Breast cancer - has anyone used cold cap?

I was diagnosed with breast cancer end of January I have had 3 operation, my tumour grade 3  was sent off for a oncotype test it has come back high risk, I am going to start chemo shortly and rather stressed about losing my hair, has any one used the cold cap does it work, can any who has had it give me any advice please. 

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  • Hi 

    I had my breast cancer surgery in 2020. I chose not to use the cold cap, lost all my hair but it grew back as soon as I finished chemo. For many women the thought of losing their hair is devastating and it's worth using the cap. Victoria Devonshire the BBC reporter describes using the cold cap in her book Dear Cancer Love Victoria which may be helpful to you. 
    Best wishes

    Silver 

  • Hi silver days

    Thank you for your response with the research I've been looking at it's not always a pleasant experience doesn't always work so I have to make a decision or devote it and think long and hard about .

    sending love and positivity cartek

     

  • Yes I am sure you will make up your mind when you see the cold cap. I had FEC chemo 3 cycles and my hair starting coming out almost immediately but grew back as soon as chemo was over. I bought a wig but only wore it once, tending to wear scarves and hats. As soon as it started growing back I was quite happy to go out with short hair. The most liberating thing is wash it and it’s dry in seconds. It’s back to long now. Silver

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  • Yes I am sure you will make up your mind when you see the cold cap. I had FEC chemo 3 cycles and my hair starting coming out almost immediately but grew back as soon as chemo was over. I bought a wig but only wore it once, tending to wear scarves and hats. As soon as it started growing back I was quite happy to go out with short hair. The most liberating thing is wash it and it’s dry in seconds. It’s back to long now. Silver

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