Help x

Starting chemo next week AC once every 3 weeks then change to a different drug for 12 weeks. How long after we start will we loose our hair ? And how have you all been dealing with it? Also has anyone been poorly after the chemo? 

Hi there

I started with AC and started losing my hair a couple of weeks after my first treatment. It did get painful in the end and it was a relief to shave it off. I had a wig but found it uncomfortable and opted for beanie hats or headscarfs. I have not been one to flaunt my bald head as I am not confident enought to do that.

With the AC I felt rather sick after and very tired but as long as you take your anti-sickness drugs you should be fine . Good luck with it all. I have just finished my chemo

Hi

i was using cold cap as i was told many women still keep most of their hair. Unfortunetely, i have lost about 80 % of hair, but i continued cold capping. i  have lost most of my hair and brows after 2-3  treatment, but almost instantly hair starting growing and now i have about 2 cm. (it has been 3, 5 months post chemo). my dietician has recommended to take calcium,magnesium and zinc and biotin during chemo and radio.i am pleased i microbladed my brows, as i felt very naked for a while .

btw i also really liked the scarf ideas,i  have attended a workshop online and it was useful:

lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/

take good care.