I had my first chemotherapy session yesterday with cold cap treatment, following a breast cancer diagnosis in January and mastectomy and lymph clearance in March.
Are there any tips for trying to keep my hair during the cold cap therapy, as I feel like everything has been quite vague so far. I have yet to wash out the conditioner as I’ve heard a mixture of keeping it in for 24 - 48 hours. Some say to wash it with cold water while others say it doesn’t make a difference.
I’ve recently turned 36 and would like to keep things as “normal” as possible during this whirlwind of a process, as I’m sure everyone else does too! So if there’s anything in particular that’s worked well for anybody, please send your advice my way! It would be greatly appreciated!
Hi ChickenWine
Just to say I have popped a response and link to your other post that is hopefully helpful.
If there is anything else you need, please do ask.
Jane
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