Cold capping
I start chemo next week and I'm considering using a cold cap. I'll be having 4 x TC. Can anyone who has used the cold cap during TC shed any light on how effective it is with this type of chemo? I know it varies from person to person, but from what I've read the chemo regime has a big impact on the effectiveness of the cold cap
How long does it take, if ever, hair follicles to regrow after 10 years of treatment for HER 2.
My friend finished her 10 years of treatment of herceptin for HER2 breast cancer in January 2019 which resulted in hair thinning. There is still no sign after 6 months of hair regrowth. How long does it take or may it not happen, she is very upset about it.
Feeling before hairloss?
I had my first chemo session two weeks ago with the cold cap. The cold cap was fine throughout my session. However, I’m not sure if it will or won’t be successful for me at this time. My head has a sore spot over an area that feels kind of like a bruise as if I’ve bumped it. I think any hair loss also occurs about 2 or 3 weeks after chemo? Is this the type of pain/discomfort that is usually felt before your hair falls out?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 situation as I’d really appreciate hearing your experience?
