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Reflux and shampoo for Cold Cap Chemo
I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer with lumpectomy in October but I'm having four treatments of cold cap chemo AC and was wondering whether the Nioxin shampoo was a good one to use while going through this? Also what's the best for Reflux? This is my first post, so thanks for reading. Cheers.
Has anyone had cold cap chemo & been on thyroxine?
I had a total thyroidectomy a few years ago & have to take thyroxine. My hair fell out a little after the lumpectomy but has settled down again. However, I’m wondering if I’m wasting my time trying to save my hair with the cold cap chemo? Especially as it fell out a little just from the surgery. Has anyone been in this…
I am Famous...well kind of. Officially a Paxman Pioneer for scalp cooling
A number of months ago I posted a picture on the Paxman facebook page of my hair on the last day of chemo. They contacted me and asked if I would put my story on their story website as one of their "Paxman Pioneers". They give you a list of questions they like answered in there with the aim to raise awareness and stop the…
Cold caps, triple negative and FEC-D
Hi all, I had my first oncology appointment today and chemo is planned. I’m having FEC-D treatment (for triple negative bc). The cold cap is also being offered. Has anyone used the cold cap with this particular treatment? Was it effective and was it worth it?
Cold Cap Experience
You can see I'm back with a vengeance... I was offered cold caps at the same place I would be having the chemo, at no extra cost or runaround so I decided to give it a go if I could tolerate it. I'm not hung up on losing my hair but know that it would make everything a little bit gentler for the kids (and partner) and if I…
Hello
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed mid February and had surgery on the 4th April where the mass was removed and lymph nodes were involved. I was scheduled to have further nodes removed but it was cancelled as more tests were needed on Liver and Spine but thankfully these were all clear. I am scheduled to start Chemo this…