Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks ago, I am having the chemotherapy first then surgery, they have asked me if I would like to use the cold cap, but I get really bad headaches to start with so really don’t think I can use the cap, just wondering if eveeyone looses their hair, I know it’s a stupid question and it should be the last thing I should be worrying about, I am just so scared about everything I have 2 daughters and they have been fantastic since my diagnosis, I also have crones disease which means I will have flare ups as well as the side affects from the chemotherapy as my crones treatment has stopped.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, a Community that no one ever really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your dreads cancer diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
I had a totally different type of cancer but the Community has various support groups and I see you have joined our Breast cancer group, this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as patient or family.
Follow the link I've created above then you can introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on your device) you can also join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here for more information.
You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
