I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 days ago. I've been told that chemo will start just before or just after Christmas.
Can people undergoing chemo have acrylic nails or manicures? I get mine done regularly and have an appointment on 22/12 and want to know if i should just get them removed and go natural ahead of the treatmentstarting? I imagine my nails will be weak durring and after chemo?
Also I get my hair bleached. I'm due to have it done on 23/12/23 and its expensive. Can someone's undergoing chemo continue to have their hair coloured? I know there is a high chance I will lose my hair. I'll be having the freezing cap with my treatment which I was told works for 1 in 3 people. But I'm not sure if i should just cancel it and save the money.
Can anyone advise please?
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