Wish I knew I am at the start of all this, waiting to see what they are going to do and how bad it is. I am very upset at the prospect of my hair gone.  

Hello

About to have chemo number 5 for breast cancer.

Yes you will loose your hair with this chemo lost mine from about day 13 of the 1st dose.

You can use the cold cap; discuss this with your oncologist before treatment. I decided against it because it doesn't always work and prolongs the time treatment takes by a couple of hours of think.

Everyone is different though and it may work for you 

Xx

Hi Suziesuze,

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. What have they done so far? 

I'm concerned about losing my hair too but I am coming to terms with it, I will either get a wig or a few pretty head scarves if needed. However, until tomorrow it is only a possibility.  I know it's easier said than done but try to go one step at a time.

Keep in touch 

Cherylann xx

Hi Nessemo,

Thanks for your reply. 

How's the chemo going? How many rounds of chemo are you having?

AT least this time tomorrow I should have my treatment plan and know what to expect. I keep telling myself that it'll be easier when I know,  I hope I'm right.

 I think with the cold cap it would possibly be worse using it and still losing hair rather than just accepting from the beginning that it's happening, so I'd probably do the same as you.

Best wishes

Cherylann

Hi cherylann 

Chemo is going well thankyou.Had a couple of hiccups along the way but I can't grumble.I think I'm tolerating it quite well.I'm having 6 lots of chemo and 15 radiotherapy sessions. So I've my last chemo in just over 3 weeks.

I do think once you have your treatmwnt plan it's easier to get your head around things.Regarding your hair yes I felt that just accepting it instead of trying to keep it and perhaps having thinning or bold patches was better for me.It was a shock but I'm used to it now it's trying to start to grow now.

Good luck for tomorrow.

Ness x 

Hi Cherylann. I had a mastectomy last September, then 6 chemotherapy sessions, I too was anxious about my hair. Once I got my treatment plan I realised it was going to happen. It's strange how you come to accept it. It's not nice going through it but you do have time when you feel okay.  I wish you well for your appointment tomorrow. Audrey x

Hi Cherylann, Are you finding out tomorrow ? I am still waiting ( mon 9th) all i know is they said not in the lymph nodes which i gather is good but he did say there and then a mastectomy which is making me scared to death. I am one of these women my hair is like MY THING, hair and eyes, love my make up and beauty products and hair stuff. I can't even think about loosing my hair ! I really dont even think ive accepted its happening to me yet. Tonight had a bbq with my kids, we was even laughing and joking- for a moment I forget.... Then i feel myself going quiet whilst its all going on in my head whats going to happen. I do hear the wigs are extremly good but I think with the better ones you do need to have a completly bald head for it to suction on properly. no wonder people go for scarves. I think if i loose my hair im not going to leave the house ! eyebrows too im reading but im already thinking of tattoed HD type ones. Eyelashes i cant deal with either. ! Pubic hair yes lol. 

God I feel for each and every lady on here its so unfair. I only know how I feel and the insecurities and fears I have so can only imagaine some ladies feel the same.... Suzie

Hi Ness you sound so brave. Can I ask what excatly happens in Radiotherepy and Chemo ? i have no idea what to expect...what do they do ? does it hurt ?

Ness what is a cold cap ? all these words and phrases are totally alien to me. I am sure the hosptial will explain to me next week but I got a feeling im not going to actually take much in...

Suzie

Thanks Audrey. Have you completed all your treatment now? I suppose when you know you have to do something like this, you just have to try to stay strong and get through it. I doubt I'll sleep tonight wondering.g what tomorrow will bring.

Cherylann x