Hey new to cancer new to chemo

Also Tazeen loving your attitude - I’m also determined to beat this bastard! We will get there xx 

The shed was pretty scary. Just keep looking at what’s left and not what’s come out. I lost loads at day 18-21 and then constant bits and then another big shed at 17 days after second round. Praying it hangs on after round 3 and then docetaxal is kinder. Xx

I think you can get new hair whilst on paclitaxel or docetaxel when you are cold capping. Hope you find the same. Hang in there and wait for the hair growth to start x

Thanks- I really hope so. Xx

Hi Hel39, I took all the meds and the top up anti sickness pills that they prescribed. I made sure I had breakfast before chemo, and plenty to drink. Before, during and after. I listened to my body, and if I was tired had a little snooze, or went to bed early. 

I tried to keep in my normal routine, and got up in the morning to make a cuppa tea for my husband and I to take back to bed. Let the dog out in the garden. Then leisurely got up. I did make a mistake with EC number 3, and forgot to eat before chemo, and that did make me more poorly. 

I have only missed one morning dog walk, and have managed all the evening walks. I did lose my appetite, so struggled to eat half a bowl of soup the first couple of days. 

I hope the rest of yours goes ok x

Thank you. I think I do need to make myself get up and have a walk. Will try this round xx

Think it’s great that you shaved it and took it into your own hands .

I will do the same if mine falls out alot as I think the feeling of it coming out won’t be nice .

can I ask you about this wig lady ? Does she supply the wigs ? Or is she coming to cut/shape your wig ? 

i would like to get one but don’t know where to start 

thanks 

That’s really good they showed a good response x

Too late I got my husband to shave it off today! I was day 19 and  clumps kept coming off in my hand! Absolutely devastated as I thought this would not happen with the cold cap! Finally I had control again! I just could not bear to go through that again. The cold cap is the worst thing ever! It’s so cruel as it gives you that  small hope! I have now shaved my head. I probably lost about 50% if not more today!  I have put my wig on now and I know where I am at! Please don’t bother with the cold cap, it is he worst deception! Well it definitely was for me x

Hi 

She has the wigs from trendco she has a shop but comes to your house if you prefer.  I live in West sussex but I'm sure you may have someone near you.

I sent her my photos so she can see face shape, hair length and colour.

I also went on their website  to choose a couple but she will bring more.  She will also cut it for me.

I wasn't to sure but now hair is shaved I think it's a good thing for me.  

Head is very itchy though as now the short spokes are falling out. 

It was really hard doing it but when it was falling out longer it was so horrible x