Just to note, it works best if the tube is slightly warm so the mixture softens. Not a problem in the current weather! I was putting the tubes under a hot water bottle, in my pocket or just sitting on them for a few minutes for them to soften up,
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Wigs are free through your christies, just ask at the Macmillan centre. A Bra is also free until you know which suits you best, again ask at Macmillan and you specific breast care nurse. As for Nails, patience Some chemotherapy will create issues, basic conditioning cream from boots or Avon. Eating a balanced diet. E45 for all body contains Lanolin which is much kinder to skin, and can be obtained by Prescription for the 500 ml size.
Avoid media as you have found it can cost, just keep things simple. Underarm deodorant Sanex best, and cheap no aluminium. Also enrol on the ‘Feel good look good’ workshop Free at your local Maggies . And plenty of freebies. lol Moonsox.
Brilliant! Thanks for the tip x
Thanks @moonsox , I have a nhs voucher for a wig but had already ordered one before I had this as I want a real hair one for a wedding I intend to attend and want styled .. bras are not too expensive through m&s but I’ve probably gone ott.. the prothesis I’ve had 4 as with the weather I’m finding I sweat too much and need to change and wash and they look tired already and I not had my first in March. X
My honest answer to this is I’m 50/50 as to whether Polybalm helped me despite buying two lots of it during my treatment!
My toenails all survived EC (Docetaxel/Cyclophosphamide) chemo with minimal damage (it’s 12 weeks since I finished chemo now and have started to get some white half moon lines on them). My nails however did not survive despite religiously applying Polybalm every day even just before I started chemo. I only have one nail that is ok! The rest are either showing damage or are discoloured so I’m hiding it with polish! The damage started almost at the end of chemo. I’ve never worn gel nails and my nails have always been fine previously! I honestly think chemo affects everyone so differently, for one person it will work and for another it won’t! x
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Gosh I lost my nails, they are now trying to grow but weak, and peel a lot.. Anybody know of something to rebuild ? I also had EC after Taxol and Perjita. It is really embarrassing. No hair snd no eyebrows, no lashes, no nails.. but toe nails survived..