I’ve been reading lots on this forum over the months and learning from other people’s shared experiences. I’m have 6 cycles (1every 3 weeks) altogether and so far had 2. Both times I have had the red flushed face the day after and then a very sore painful scalp, I thought on cycle 1 this was because the chemo was killing my hair follicles and my hair fell out from day 14 and was gone 90% within 3 days so I shaved the remainder off.
Cycle 2 was same red flushed face and not having hair (except some fuzz) I didn’t expect the same red, angry, sore scalp again, I was given a course of antibiotics (erythromycin) which cleared the problem. I’m wondering when I have my 3rd cycle on Friday 13th June if this is the side affect I’m prone to.
I’m very lucky that I don’t have any other side affects and my life is normal regarding all the daily routine, I sometimes have to remind myself I’m actually going through chemotherapy (Carboplatin & Paclitaxel).
Has anyone else experienced the scalp pain?
Hi there, not sure if you are using a cold cap but I am not experiencing any pain in the way you describe and have had 3 cycles ( and I am using a cold cap) .
I have lost about half my hair and usually any hair loss is over 3 or so days at end of week 2 but hardly and loss so far (after week two) , chemo 3 .
Your other side affects sound really positive. I am housebound day 4 for a week or so and even a bit nauseous today on day 14 
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all the best
