So I was on cloud 9 last week when they said that pathology looked clear and all was good. for some reason i thought that i wasnt going to get chemo and or radiation. Well, today on my 50th bday dr told me I do indeed have to (or should do) 2-4 months of chemo . I just didnt even think it was true. I am scared of chemo and obviously scared of my hair falling out and everything. It just seems like alot to take in. I should be thankful for the CT and all the other signs that point in a good direction , but really tough to hear the word". chemo" . my friend told me about "cold caps" has anyone every used them and do they work?
meb70, firstly no need to feel dumb and Happy 50th Birthday.
I know I didn't have to have chemo but I ve heard many saying it can be tough buy do able. I have heard that cold caps can be helpful those. Hopefully a few of the ladies who had chemo will be a long soon to give their experience but just wanted to pop on and wish you happy birthday and to say its OK to get the wrong idea so please don't feel dumb or silly it can happen.
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Hi meb70,
A very Happy 50th Birthday !! I know this is not the kind of Birthday you want & being told you need further treatment is another shock after everything you have been through. I had Chemo after my surgery which I also was shocked about but it was explained to me that because of the type of Cancer I had it was advisable because if there were remaining cells in my body which cannot be seen or detected even with Scans then this was the only way of Eradicating them.
Having the treatment itself was not too bad but the after effects are taxing as well as the hair loss, I did not think I could do it but I did, I had to give myself the best possible chance of getting rid of any cells that may have still been lurking around I did not go for the "Cold Cap" treatment as I was told it's a 50% chance of working & it also put extra time on my day which would have worked out to be 12 hours in total. However you may find it works for you & you may want to give it a try but it is not a guarantee, losing your hair is hard I know but you will get through it, mine has grown back now & is as good as it was before if not slightly better & a bit more curly. I know these words are difficult to absorb right now but believe me I got through it & I am still here doing the things that I had done before, without it who knows what position I would be in.
Many of the Ladies on this forum have had this treatment & we can all help you get through this & support you in any way you need, please keep in touch.
Sending Love & Hugs
Justine x 
