Hi there, I am also on FEC-T which I started in September. My hair started to fall out about two and a half weeks after the first FEC. It was blocking the shower, was finding it all over my pillow in the morning and clumps would just come out in my hand. I found his upsetting so made the decision and got my hairdresser friend to shave it all off. Although initially it was a shock to see myself bald I soon got used to it. Three FEC and two Ts done now and my hair has started to grow back in again, starting just after the first T. Last session on December 29th for me, woooohooooooo xxxx
Congratulations Lorraine, sounds like you’re on the home stretch of chemo!!! Have you got radiotherapy after? I’m doing 6 cycles of FEC but not T. Then radiotherapy after that. I’m pretty much bald now, just had 2nd FEC. Wondered how you managed covering up? I wear scarves at home and been getting away with a woolly hat outside as its cold at the moment. I’ve got a good NHS wig but just hate the feeling of it. Did you find you lost your eyebrows/lashes? How do you feel in yourself now you’re this far down the road? Rachel x
Thanks Lorraine, it’s inspiring to hear. I’m avoiding showing my head off too much at home as have teenage kids and worry it may freak them out a bit but think I will when there’s no-one in! Think I’ve been lucky so far with the FEC although am only 2 cycles in. I usually feel a little nauseaus for a couple of days but it’s nothing too awful. I also tend to lose my voice on about the 4th or 5th day and presume that’s down to the treatment. Am just counting them down now!! Rachel xx
Hi everyone, thought of the lady whoes wig flew off in the wind when out today as very windy. Made me chuckle. Ive got strange scalp sensation too and had quite a bit of shedding already. Half expected some hair to blow off today. Ha ha … got to laugh. Used cold cap with first EC chemo & planning to use again for second on tues. My oncologist also told me I will loose all my hair but hoping cold cap will slow it down. Fingers crossed for us all. C x
That’s comforting to hear sunshiny. I’m only 2 FEC in, cold capping and list some after fec1 but none after 2. Onc adjusted chemo and se drugs so I can only assume that helped. I too use a pony tail with a but if a comb over to hide the thining, but def fool those who don’t know me. Good to know that we don’t have to brave the baldness x