@KatWat I won't pretend it's a walk in the park but I have not had anything too severe happen yet. Except perhaps the fatigue, which my oncologist says I seem to get at the severe end of the normal scale.
I've had a number of side effects. I can detail what I've experienced if you'd really like me to, but we're all different and have such varied reactions, so I'm not sure how useful that would be.
If you have things happen along the way let me know and we can swap notes and whinge!
I tried the cold cap but it didn't work for me. It does for many people though. I was trying to minimise the visual impact for my kids and don't regret trying. When I realised it was futile I went to the local hipster barber & got them to buzz it all off. It was confronting but not upsetting for me. Turns out my head is a good shape, people tell me I look great. It feels amazing in the shower! I've gone with those small close fitting hats (lots of different colours - wardrobe options!) & small bandana type things.
My pubes have mostly disappeared and I barely need to shave my legs or armpits. Done it once this year I think. Eyelashes & eyebrows are thinning but hanging in so far.
Having the cold cap meant I was in hospital for six hours. Now it's three. It's your call, a very personal decision. I look forward to hearing what you choose!
Good luck on Monday. Try not to be too scared or nervous. It is what it is and you're giving yourself the best chance of ridding your body of this wetched disease.
Oh and if someone says 'how can I help?' ask them to give you one of these:
http://kitforcancer.comA friend gave one to me and it's been great. Kate xox
