Cold cap

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Please can anyone kindly share their experience of using a cold cap to prevent hair loss when receiving chemo with Paclitaxel (and Carboplatin)?

  • Had cold cap and was definitely worth it.  First ten minutes are the hardest then didn’t feel a thing probably as I  slept a bit through treatment too, had same Pacitaxel and Carboplatin.  Keeping the majority of my hair definitely helped me mentally.  All the best with your treatment and decision x

  • Hello. 
    I had my first Chemotherapy session yesterday, and I used the cold cap too. I tolerated it well. 
    The first 10 minutes are the worst, but then it eased. 
    Take a couple of paracetamol before you go in. 
    Wishing you all the best. x