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GorgyS
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2 years ago

Going to chemo in a wig

Yesterday, I started my first chemo session. Three nurses tried to find my veins for a cannula. Finally, they called a vascular nurse to locate the vein under ultrasound and will have inserted a PICC for the further sessions. Nothing to do with their competence but with my very bad veins. Anyway, I decided to ignore all the process and observed my surroundings. Most women wore scarves or beanies; none of them wore a wig. The nurse told me that wigs for the treatment in hospital are not common.

What is your experience? I really want to wear a wig because I managed to order two that look like my current hairstyle, a short silver pixie. I want to keep a little bit of myself through this journey. Anyway, the first session was not too stressful. Side effects were manageable as they gave me all the medication for nausea and vomiting. I also administered PEG injection. Very proud of my new skill.  

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    arpie
    Member
    2 years ago
    So sorry they had difficulty finding your vein, @GorgyS ..... how many sessions are you having?  Hubby tried the picc line but got an infection, so then had a Port inserted, which was SO much easier for everything!     I hope you continue to not have nausea or other issues .... just remember to let the Onc Nurses know as soon as anything DOES affect you xx   Keeping some Gastrostop handy, might be an idea too ;)  

    Re wearing your wig - do it -  go with whatever you WANT to do xx   If you find it uncomfortable, you cam have a 'rethink' ..... 

    take care & all the best for your ongoing treatment xx