Hi all, I had my 1st Chemo of 12 on Wednesday with cold cap. I was wondering if anyone who found cold capping a success has any non medical things they did that they think helped? For example only washing hair once a week, no styling or products, oils, massage etc. Just keen to hear any tips or positive stories really.
Hi,
I have had 7 sessions of Paclitaxel (5 more to go) and I’ve cold capped so far with great success and minimal hair loss, just a bit of shedding.
I’ve been using Daniel Fields cold cap booster products and simple shampoo and conditioner. I also brought a silk pillowcase which I love.
i hope you have as much success with cold capping as I have.
Hi,
That is what I'm having too. Well done on getting through 7 sessions, how are you feeling? Thanks that's helpful to know.
Hi
overall I’ve been ok, my legs ace and I’m starting to they tired more easily but nothing to really complain about.
I’ve been washing my hair twice a week, on the day of chemo after cold capping and then at the weekend.
its not been anywhere as bad as I expected thankfully
So pleased for you, this is what I needed to hear today to stop me focusing on worse case senerio. Thank you
It is really daunting, fingers crossed you do ok. Be kind to yourself, rest when you need to but also do what feels right. I’ve still been working and socializing. The recent sunshine has helped x
The same as you really pretty good post operation & life is ok so far but I am just a little less energetic!
Hi, I've had 3 cycles of EC, done the cold cap, had thinning, but so far, it's not all gone. Washing once a week, hoping it stays over next cycles with different drug.
Has anyone had it fall with change of drug?
Thanks
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