Used cold cap, had 2nd EC dose 3 days ago, just lost a LOT of hair. Need advice?

Former Member 4 months ago

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Hey

Got diagnosed on 30th Sept 2025. Have had 2 doses of EC (3rd Nov & 21st Nov). Used cold cap.

I have thin hair but (usually) lots of it.

Read advice here so only been washing my hair twice a week. Today, I reckon i lost about 30%. It was handfuls.

I guess my question is, will today be it and I'll keep the rest for a while? Or is this the start and once it starts coming out it won't stop?

Appreciate any advice!

BFAeee28e 4 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

Thank you

Former Member 3 months ago

Just to update my situation, in case anyone had the same question as me:

12th Dec - Had my 3rd dose a week ago, and I've still got hair on my noggin. Got a bit of a Friar Tuck/ Trump comb-over situation going on as the top is the thinnest, with more hair round the sides, . I have been *very* gently brushing my hair. Am still losing a *lot* of hair each time, but what can you do!

Main thing for me was that, just because it started to drop didn't mean that it all did in one go. I'm holding on to my Goldilocks and the 3 hairs situation for as long as possible, but my wig collection is ready to go...

weysparkleacc46f 3 months ago in reply to Former Member

Yay to retaining some hair and to be nearer towards finishing your chemo. Where did you go for your wig collection? I’ve been looking on Amazon!

Former Member 3 months ago in reply to weysparkleacc46f

Thanks ️

Vinted!!! I'm not going for realistic, just loads of different styles. May have got a bit carried away ... got 6 wigs for under £50

Kezdc16ad 3 months ago

Hello.

I agree, that’s good that you are retaining some hair. It’s the little things.

weysparkleacc46f 3 months ago in reply to Former Member

Ha! Love it I was looking at multicoloured ones on Amazon that come with matching sunnies

Former Member 3 months ago in reply to weysparkleacc46f

Inspiration...

LynnC878599 3 months ago in reply to weysparkleacc46f

Hi I’m the same as you

lumpectomy 3 weeks ago start chemo 8th January

dreading the hair loss most

x but if it’s the medication to make us better we have to do it x

I’m 63 diagnosed with BRCA2 sep 2023

was recommended to have ovaries/tubes out as I’m passed menopause, and discouraged to have DMX due to age. Lots of BC in family

I had 2nd MRI in October and a lump was found, had biopsy etc

results on 4th Nov and it’s TNBC with slight hormonal levels 3/8 so I need treatment to stop any spread

had lumpectomy on in 1st Dec all lymph nodes and margins were clear

healing really well and not too painful

start 6 months of chemotherapy on 8 January

I’m really dreading it but I know it’s the medicine that’s going to help stop any cancer returning

im in Newcastle/Gateshead and I’ve had amazing care from everyone

x we can do this x x

weysparkleacc46f 3 months ago in reply to LynnC878599

Exactly! We’re doing this for our future selves. My chemo starts on 2nd Jan!

Good luck xxx