Hi, I am sorry too read this, I'm 38 with two sons and was diagnosed in Nov 21, I had IDC grade 3, 20mm lymph node Neg her2- Oestrogen positive. My tumor was also sent too America and I have just finished Chemo. 
 

I used the cold cap and I can share my story for ne it was a success. I started out with thick long big blonde hair, I absolutely loved my hair.  The cold cap needs too be really tight, unfortunately because my head is so small ut did not sit tight on the top so I had a bold patch a bit like a munk, other that that it went really thin but ut was definitely worth it. You will have a big shed of hair through out but it doesn't mean it's not working. My hair started to grow back before my last cycle. Have a look at the Paxman website that's the company that supplies the cold cap machine. 
 

You will need too use a Gentle shampoo and conditioner, Combe your hair don't brush it. 
when you go to the hospital the nurse will wet it and put conditioner through it, the first 15 mins are tough make sure you use a cotton headband for your forehead. I took 2 paracetamol one hour before I had it on.

the only disadvantage is that is makes your treatment a lot longer as you have wait for it too freeze and then needs a long time after treatment before you can take it off. 
 

How are you feeling about Chemo? I had 6 cycles of FEC-T, it wasn't pleasant but very do-able

Sending Love Sarah 
 

Thank you Sarah for your reply, sorry to hear also of what you are going through, I don't know what type of chemo I I'll be given yet have my 1st appointment on Thursday with oncologist, how am I feeling not sure really apprehensive a little scared it's going into the unknown again, I must admit after having the three ops and stayed very positive through it all, I did have a little meltdown when told I was having chemo, but I am cancer free now and this is precaution so I suppose I am one of the lucky ones. I think I will have to read a little more about the coldcap thank you for your help, I wish you all the best for the future.

sending positivity and love carol

Thank you Sarah for your reply, sorry to hear also of what you are going through, I don't know what type of chemo I I'll be given yet have my 1st appointment on Thursday with oncologist, how am I feeling not sure really apprehensive a little scared it's going into the unknown again, I must admit after having the three ops and stayed very positive through it all, I did have a little meltdown when told I was having chemo, but I am cancer free now and this is precaution so I suppose I am one of the lucky ones. I think I will have to read a little more about the coldcap thank you for your help, I wish you all the best for the future.

sending positivity and love carol