Hello R4inb0w and welcome to the forum. 

I'm sorry to hear about your Mum's recent diagnosis but it's positive to hear that she has already had her surgery. I hope that she is recovering well from that. 

Your Mum will likely find when she starts chemotherapy that she is asked to attend appointments alone. Whilst understandably that can be difficult for many patients, it's important for the hospitals in being able to minmise the risks of Covid19 to vulnerable patients. Your Mum will most likely be advised to shield if she's not already doing so. You can read more here on our website about covid and cancer. 

There's some very useful information on the Target Ovarian Cancer website including a top ten tips for managing chemotherapy which you may like to have a look at. 

I hope that Mum's treatment goes smoothly. Do keep in touch and let us know how she's getting on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Hi R4inb0w

I think many women have varied degrees of success with cold capping and I know we've had quite a number who mention who uncomfortable it can be. However it's also worth saying that people do tend to talk more about the negative experiences than the positives and it may well be that your Mum gets on OK with it.

If she wants to try it initially but later decides it's not for her then the chemo team will understand and support her decision. 

You might find it helpful to have a look at the posts on this thread about cold capping. The staff at the hospital will be able to give Mum advice about hair care during her treatment. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator