Could I ask if anyone has encountered very bad scalp pain during chemo?
I have had 4x docetaxel with phesgo and have moved onto EC, I've cold capped throughout but since starting EC my scalp is very painful and feels frozen, this time it's lasted 7 days so far.
I spent today on the phone with the breast care nurse and the onco dept but after 12 hours I was told they'd try and get my consultant to contact me tomorrow and if it worsens to go to A&E.
Just looking for answers and anything that can help with the pain.
Thank you x
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