Hello, so sorry about your diagnosis. I also have/had IDC (it’s all removed now with a lumpectomy) my lymph nodes were clear but it was grade 3 and I’m quite young so chemo was recommended. I am due to start the exact same chemo next Friday. I am also going to try the cold cap, I’ve read a few positive stories where ladies have kept 70-80% of their hair but I believe it’s not particularly effective with EC chemo. But I think we may as well give it a go, you never know. I also have long hair, going to get it cut to like a chin length bob next week in preparation. Have you gotten a wig yet? 
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Hi, sorry about your diagnosis but I’m glad to hear it’s all removed.

Where are you having your chemo? 
Im having mine in Inverclyde.

I had a call this afternoon to say I need my bloods repeated in the morning and because my veins aren’t great I will need a picc line so they may not be able to give the chemo tomorrow after all.

Im also going to have my hair cut to shoulder length this weekend. I had a wig appt last week but they only had dark coloured ones for me to try and I’m blonde so  the girl said she would order 2 blonde ones in and hope I like one of them .. takes 6 weeks so I’m going to have a look online see what I can order as a back up. xx

I know this isn't what your expecting to hear but had my first Chemo last week, and found it utterly relaxing x I didn't cold cap. 

Aw small world, I’m in glasgow! Will be having mine at the beatson. I asked about a port or picc as most people seem to get one or the other but was told no, it would just be via my arm. But I would rather get one as worried I won’t be able to move that arm during the infusion.. I have an appointment with the oncology nurse tomorrow so I might ask again. Is it true the nhs give a voucher towards a wig? I am also blonde and have noticed just looking online there are less blonde ones. Are you looking at human hair ones? Seems like they are the most realistic looking, although pricey. I kinda think it’s worth it though if it means I can get out and about without feeling self conscious xx

I am having PICC line inserted in the morning, I asked my Macmillan nurse and she sorted it through the team. 3.5 hours tying to get blood after a kidney function test was a little too much, 

Hi Lynn63, that’s good to hear glad it went well for you and hopefully continues. Keep me posted on how your doing xx

Hope all goes well Lynne xx

Will do, back for Immunotherapy tomorrow, I am a little anxious on this but feel happier now I have seen surroundings. Not as scary as I thought. 

I got a wig voucher for £150 from Macmillan x