Chemo and cold caps

Hi, I eill be starting my chemo in a few weeks still unsure on what type I will be having I have triple negative breast cancer, I will be seeing the oncologist on Tuesday and hopefully get some more information on my treatment plan them, the nurse I spoke to said about cold caps as I'm scared to lose my hair was just wondering how well the cold caps work? And how everyone experience with it was? Also when is the right time to get a wig, as I don't know how long they take to get. Is it best to wait and see if my hair does fall out or is it better to get it just incase it does. I have been trying to look for human hair wigs but I really don't know where to look I'm in cornwall. Also are the nhs wigs human hair and if they are, are they any good?

Really appreciate any advice never thought I would be needed a wig so have no idea where to even start. 

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  • Hiya, I have just completed my 3rd cycle of chemo and immunotherapy for triple negative breast cancer and I have been using the cold cap. My hair has got thinner but I am very happy that I have not lost my hair. If you do use a cold cap it adds time to the treatment, you need it on for 30 minutes before chemo starts and for at least an hour after. The first 10 minutes are the worse but after that it is ok. I always do something that takes my mind off it to start with like a crossword/suduko. I am glad I decided to use the cold cap. 

  • Hi mommaD181

    I will be having my 3rd chemo and immunotherapy this week, I decided to not have a cold cap as the nurse explained it to me and it didn't sound very nice, I have been lucky so far and I haven't lost any hair no more then I normally do. I have bought a few wigs that are ready to go if I do lose my hair. I'm so happy it is working for you and I hope it keeps working.  

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  • Hi mommaD181

    I will be having my 3rd chemo and immunotherapy this week, I decided to not have a cold cap as the nurse explained it to me and it didn't sound very nice, I have been lucky so far and I haven't lost any hair no more then I normally do. I have bought a few wigs that are ready to go if I do lose my hair. I'm so happy it is working for you and I hope it keeps working.  

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