Hair Straightening During Chemo - CAPOX

Is that on Chemo? I never had such advice when I was on it for 5 months. I carried on as normal; including sitting out in the sunshine. Perhaps things have changed since 2020?

Sorry yea I start chemo Wednesday and I’ve just had my hair cut in to a bob which ideally needs straightening now and again but in the book I’m just reading now it’s like no to all heat tools x 

How strange - that's all very new to me. Perhaps best to have a chat with one of your colorectal nurses to clarify?

Marianne x

Hi .chemo can affect your hair, especially the oxaliplatin.(probably why its called poxy oxy by some)

Kath

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Probably best to ask your nurses.I was advised to use a gentle shampoo and a soft brush but it still all fell out.they did say that was unusual though

All the best

Kath

I’m on 9 of 12 cycles and my hair is so thin now - had a chop a few weeks ago…at the hairdressers she said avoid using straighteners as pulls the hair too much and to brush hair from bottom up.  Use a tangle teaser brush and just be gentle.  I confess I still use them but only once a week and only when hair dry so minimal use.  If your hair is already falling out then go easy on it…!  I’m now having to look into wigs…so I’m now stopping doing anything stressful on my hair.  I’ve had 10 inches cut off and I miss my long blonde locks!  

I had a prescription for a wig and there were some great ones available.however I did spend a little more for an even better one.also the ladies in the wig shop made me feel so special that it was a lovely experiance choosing one.I hope you have the same

Kath

Thank you!  Very much appreciated…I’ll start looking at this today.  Really do appreciate the response x

The prescription was from tbe staff in the chemo suite,if that helps

Kath