First chemo!

Hi @jm13, I had the same experience with the cold cap and I was surprised at how much my head hurt, it was so sensitive. I ended up getting it shaved which helped and I also wore a really soft bamboo cap. Silk pillow cases are also really good. I know it is disappointing to lose your hair - I was very sad - but you gave the cold cap a red hot go. You will find your time in the chair at each cycle will be a lot less when you aren’t using the cap. Sounds like you will be using your port for the next cycle. The one little piece of information I would like to give you is - you can ask for numbing cream to put on the port site before they access it. I didn’t know this and I never used it, I just kind of got on with the job. It wasn’t bad, but I do know that it varies from person to person - I guess I am just reassuring you that if you are uncertain about having the nurses access it, ask about the cream. Take care