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Cold Cap Question

JackieM
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I have just had my second chemo and have used the cold cap both times.  Its quite uncomfortable to use.  I have now lost most of my hair, is it worth carrying on or should I just abandon it. I am on EC and THP?  I would be grateful for any advice.

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    Hi 

    Sorry too meet you here. Hope I can help 
    I am using the cold cap, I have had 4 treatments of Fec-t I have a big bold patch on the top where it didn't fit properly and now I look like a munk, my hair has gone really thin but I still have 60 percent of it. 
    I have two cycles left and think I will lose a bit more. 
     
    I have to put my existing hair over my bold patch so it doesn't touch bare skin, I'm not sure what too say but hope I've helped xx 

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    Hi snow-drop

    Thank you for your reply, I think I have more hair loss than you by the sound of it.  I had such thick healthy hair which makes it seem all the worse, and it came out quite dramatically over a few days.  I have decided to buy a wig and discontinue with the cold cap treatment.  Its too uncomfortable to carry on with for no visible benefit.  

    Thank you x

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    Hi There,

    The cold cap is such a personal opinion so I can only share my story, it doesn't mean the same will be for you.

    I also cold capped twice, my hair also very thick came out in handfuls. I never shaved my head as didn't need to. I stopped capping and went with it. 
    I'm now 9 wks post chemo and it's starting to grow back, all new fresh baby hair . Personally I m glad to have it all growing back at the same time, no patches xxx

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