Hi everyone. I will be starting chemotherapy soon for ovarian cancer . Has anyone got any tips please to get through this and I'm really scared loosing my hair. Has anyone got any tips re the cold cap? Thankyou x
I have just started treatment for ovarian cancer and had my first chemo last week - ongoing for 18 weeks. The first treatment went well and I have felt ok since with anti sickness pills to help. I wore the cold cap and had my hair cut shorter this w/e. It wasn't that bad at all - not totally freezing - but my hair is quite thick - so I think it might get a little harder as the hair starts to thin. I took 2 paracetamol before it was put on in case I got a headache. At one point it was aching around my temples a bit but the nurse put a little tissue paper there and it was then all fine. I have bought baby shampoo but been recommended coconut shampoo too. I am sure this is all a shock to you - as it is to me too - but please stay strong and sending love and best wishes.
I have just started treatment for ovarian cancer and had my first chemo last week - ongoing for 18 weeks. The first treatment went well and I have felt ok since with anti sickness pills to help. I wore the cold cap and had my hair cut shorter this w/e. It wasn't that bad at all - not totally freezing - but my hair is quite thick - so I think it might get a little harder as the hair starts to thin. I took 2 paracetamol before it was put on in case I got a headache. At one point it was aching around my temples a bit but the nurse put a little tissue paper there and it was then all fine. I have bought baby shampoo but been recommended coconut shampoo too. I am sure this is all a shock to you - as it is to me too - but please stay strong and sending love and best wishes.
Hi Thankyou for your reply. Sounds like we are both going to on the same treatment.I should have been starting on Thursday but it's been put back a week as I need to see another specialist. I have been told I will be having the cold cap so hopefully I will be able to tolerate it. It is completely the not knowing what is going to happen as I haven't seen a cancer specialist nurse yet so it's great being able to chat with you. I have taken on board what you have said . Please keep me updated with your treatment and sending hugs and best wishes. x
