Hi Vanessa, have you got yourself a thermometer yet? You don't need to take your temperature every day just if you're feeling hot or shivery. Oh the hair, even now four months after it fell out it still gets me upset. You control your hair , so by all means have the chop if it helps. I hung off as long as I could, but it was still only 2 1/2 weeks after the first chemo before I lost it. I have a wig which I really only wear to work and lots of padded headscarves for home and going out. There are lots of great web sites for hats, scarves and wigs. Stay positive, regards Cheryle :)