Cold capping

I have used the cold cap. I also use the silk pillow at night. So far I have lost half my hair. It seems to be mainly at the back and sides and I still have quite a good covering along the top. I did cut my hair slightly shorter which is just above my shoulders. Since then I have had a shorter haircut which I suppose is better.

Thank you, that's really helpful. All the best x

I had exactly the same question. I am due to start my chemotherapy on Wednesday and am getting my hair cut just above shoulders on Tuesday as I want to try the cold cap too. Must get myself some silk pillow cases. Good luck with your treatment. 

Hello. 

Sorry about your diagnosis. I am going to try the cold cap too. 
I will maybe give the silk pillowcases a try. 
Have you got a date for starting treatment yet? x

My chemotherapy starts on Wednesday 15th October. Very anxious just want to get started really. I’ve had a long time to think about everything and am getting more and more worked up. I’ve read everything that is about to happen but not sure I’m really prepared for the reality of it. 

Thank you and good luck to you too x

I might try getting a hair cut too, i feel like having it a bit shorter might make it look thicker overall when some hair does come out x

Mine starts on 22nd Oct. It is agonising waiting for it all to start isn't it. One minute I'm ok, one minute I am anxious and emotional. I want to be as prepared as possible but that can sometimes lead to a lot of overthinking. I think I'll feel better when it all starts.

My treatment starts on 22nd October. I've heard that the worst bit about the cold cap is the first 20 minutes of putting it on, so I think distraction might help with that. It's all a bit overwhelming really but good to know there's support here x

I’ve have really strong feelings of being so far removed from it all that it feels like it’s happening to someone else and I’m just watching. It’s really hard to explain and then I start getting really anxious and upset because it is real, very real, it’s all just so confusing. I’m a week ahead of you then. I’ll check back in and let you know how it all went. Take care. 

That's exactly how I feel...it's very surreal, like an out of body experience. It would be good to check back in once you start, thank you. We've got this! Take care