Hello

Hi everyone

I was diagnosed just over 5 weeks ago after finding a lump in pregnancy
Fast forward to today and I had my baby boy 4 weeks early and have had my first chemo.
My treatment plan is 6-8 rounds of chemo, lumpectomy then radio so pretty much treatment up until Christmas

I have been coping really well with treatment, AC for me. Noticed today though my hair starting to come out which for me is going to be the hardest part

Has anyone else started to loose their hair? If so how quickly?
I’m not using the cold cap, was advised its painful, time consuming and unlikely to work on my chemo
Starting to realise how rubbish this all is after being in a bubble with my baby the last few weeks

Hi 1981mum and welcome to the BCC forums
I am sure your fellow users will be along with lots of support for you very soon, in addition please feel free to call our helpliners to talk things through, it sounds like you have had a very worrying time over the last few weeks, congratulations on the birth of your baby by the way!

Our helpliners are on hand 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays on 0808 800 6000, on hand with practical and emotional support

I am posting a link to the younger women area of this site where you will find lots of information about diagnosis and treatments including hair loss along with further support ideas from BCC which I hope you will find helpful:

breastcancercare.org.uk/younger-women

Take care
Lucy BCC