Had my first session of EC on monday. I wore the cool cap. I have naturally thick curly hair…Since monday i have expecting some hair loss even a lot more shedding and checking my pillow for hair when i wake up and in the night!! Do you guys think this could be a good sign or has people experienced this then at a later stage of chemo its falling out/shedded a lot? I have read up on the net but prefer peoples personal views!!
Thank you
Stephanie x
Hi Stephanie
Any hair loss usually starts about day 15 - 20 after first chemo, if it is going to go, I think it is different for everyone, especially if you are using the cold cap.
I am on TC and mine started on day 15, my scalp was itchy and sore at first and then hair started to fall quite quickly, I had it shaved a couple of days later as it was so uncomfortable, once shaved it was fine. I havn’t actually lost it all, the grey has remained!!! a very light coating but still something.
hope this helps x
Wendy
Thank you Wendy. I’m hoping it just sheds but if it falls out it falls out! Small price to pay to live. Just need to get a wig!! I’m hoping for the best tho! Thank you to take time to reply. Xxx
Thank u for ya reply!! I feel fine no sickness no nothing still eating fine and everything. Been wig shopping today incase and found some lovely ones just look like hair extensions!! Hooefully the cold cap will help but of not if prepared!! Back to work tomorrow so will feel “normal”. At the park as we speak with my toddler. Life has to go on!!! Xxxxx
How far are u on ya EC? Are u feeling well? Yes i hope it lasts aswell. Be gutted if i felt ill. Never felt ill in first place still sometimes i cant believe i have cancer but i deffo do its mental! Yeah am gonna have a look at hats and stuff aswell. Get prepared!! Its my partners birthday today so were going out for tea just local…might even have a little wine 
xxd
Hello…
You sound a lot like me… Always reassuring to know we’re not in this alone & not going mad!! I’ve had three rounds of EC & started hair 14 ish days after first round. My man chopped my thick curly hair off shorter for me (I look a bit like a fugitive) & now after 3 rounds I have quite a patchy head. I started with the cold cap and ditched it because it was making me feel terrible, different for everyone. I have so far resisted the urge to shave it all off in the hope I’ll retain a hairline all the way around of sorts.
Like you I wanted to be prepared, so hit eBay & have a few lovely silk scarves for when out the house (although they do slide around easy), a couple of bigger cotton ones (India shop v cheap) & soft hats for at home. Also have a wig however I haven’t worn it yet, it makes my head sore. I like having it there as a safety thing.
Keep smiling ladies Strange situation to be in huh, it will be all over in a few months
xx