Scared about the side effects of treatment
Hello everyone, I'm 35 with two young girls- I was initially diagnosed with LCIS just after a routine scan- but after my mastectomy surgery 2 weeks ago, the pathology has come back that I have HER...
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Dear Caity,
I will be thinking of you.
Perhaps the Cold Cap will be a distraction.
If you can do at least 2 Chemo sessions before giving up on the Cold Cap.
Ask the nurses putting your Cold Cap on, to make sure your hair is very wet, and fitting well.
The moisture conducts the cold from the cap to the scalp.
You can't do much styling of your hair. Treat it gently.
I had my hair cut shorter, as it is naturally curly.
I was told not to straighten it, as I would normally have done.
I did a very slight blow dry to my fringe. I got away with it, but I don't recommend it.
The first Chemo I had was EC, ie Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide. (some people call it the Red devil, as it it is red) I don't know if you have which Chemo drugs you will be having?
The first side effect that I needed to manage, was constipation.
The Chemo suite nurses prepared me well,
with all I needed to be aware of.
Coloxyl with Senna, was enough for me.
Chemo was at St Andrews Chemo suite. They offer and encourage sucking ice blocks. And did not give hot drinks.
The ice block sucking, is supposed to prevent mouth ulcers.
I did this, and had no ulcers.
I'm not sure if the principle behind this is the same as for the Cold Cap.
I went out to lunch after most Chemo sessions.
Take a book, if you like reading.
Or are you able to take a friend with you for company/support?
Covid was new when I had Chemo in 2020, and no one extra was allowed in the suite.
Wishing you all the very best. I'd love to hear how you go.
I will be thinking of you.
Perhaps the Cold Cap will be a distraction.
If you can do at least 2 Chemo sessions before giving up on the Cold Cap.
Ask the nurses putting your Cold Cap on, to make sure your hair is very wet, and fitting well.
The moisture conducts the cold from the cap to the scalp.
You can't do much styling of your hair. Treat it gently.
I had my hair cut shorter, as it is naturally curly.
I was told not to straighten it, as I would normally have done.
I did a very slight blow dry to my fringe. I got away with it, but I don't recommend it.
The first Chemo I had was EC, ie Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide. (some people call it the Red devil, as it it is red) I don't know if you have which Chemo drugs you will be having?
The first side effect that I needed to manage, was constipation.
The Chemo suite nurses prepared me well,
with all I needed to be aware of.
Coloxyl with Senna, was enough for me.
Chemo was at St Andrews Chemo suite. They offer and encourage sucking ice blocks. And did not give hot drinks.
The ice block sucking, is supposed to prevent mouth ulcers.
I did this, and had no ulcers.
I'm not sure if the principle behind this is the same as for the Cold Cap.
I went out to lunch after most Chemo sessions.
Take a book, if you like reading.
Or are you able to take a friend with you for company/support?
Covid was new when I had Chemo in 2020, and no one extra was allowed in the suite.
Wishing you all the very best. I'd love to hear how you go.