Hello Katie121 and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand before you start treatment that there is so much to take on board and it can be quite overwhelming.

I see that one of the members of the forum has given you some useful tips. We do have a page on our website about hair loss which includes some information on cold caps. I would see how you get on with the cold cap. Everyone reacts differently. You may find you tolerate it quite well.

As a back up you may find it helpful to look at wigs. There are so many choices that are available and many hairdressers are now trained to style a wig to make it look very similar to your own hairstyle.

I have included a link on suppliers of wigs and scarves which you might find helpful to look at.

I am not sure whether you are living near to a Maggies as they have information on hair loss.

They also run work shops called 'Look good feel better' where they will give you advice about skin care and beauty advice. You can see all the details in the Maggie's link.

If you don't have a Maggie's near you then the Look good feel better courses are also run in hospitals.

Do remember that when your treatment stops your hair will grow back.

If you would find it helpful to ring and chat to one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to do so.

Our Freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and the nurses are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine

Hello Katie121 and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand before you start treatment that there is so much to take on board and it can be quite overwhelming.

I see that one of the members of the forum has given you some useful tips. We do have a page on our website about hair loss which includes some information on cold caps. I would see how you get on with the cold cap. Everyone reacts differently. You may find you tolerate it quite well.

As a back up you may find it helpful to look at wigs. There are so many choices that are available and many hairdressers are now trained to style a wig to make it look very similar to your own hairstyle.

I have included a link on suppliers of wigs and scarves which you might find helpful to look at.

I am not sure whether you are living near to a Maggies as they have information on hair loss.

They also run work shops called 'Look good feel better' where they will give you advice about skin care and beauty advice. You can see all the details in the Maggie's link.

If you don't have a Maggie's near you then the Look good feel better courses are also run in hospitals.

Do remember that when your treatment stops your hair will grow back.

If you would find it helpful to ring and chat to one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to do so.

Our Freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and the nurses are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine