Hi @belle1
Welcome to the group and the forum.
Sorry to hear your diagnosis. The forum is very supportive.
As already mentioned there is a chemo starters group every month. Here’s the link. I found it great to have others experiencing similar side effects and problems even if on different treatment plan.
Here are a few other links that may be helpful especially the Younger Women together
- Helpline: 0808 800 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm). Speak to our trained helpline team. No questions are too big or too small.
- Ask Our Nurses: You can message our nurses here on the forum, or confidentially. Whatever you prefer.
- Someone Like Me: Will match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. They’ll be a phone call or email away to answer your questions, offer support, or simply listen. Call on 0800 138 6551 or contact our email volunteers
- Younger Women Together: For people 45 and under. You can choose the support that suits you: online, one day or 2 day residential events. Find an event.
I cold capped with 12 weekly Paclitaxel and kept most of my hair. I had some shedding and two patches above my ears. Probably from my glasses. I wore them for several weeks under the cap until I found out from Paxman www.coldcap.com and Jasmin from www.cancerhaircare.co.uk
Take care and keep us updated 