Hi Swetha,

In addition my insurance doesn’t cover the cold cap. It’s expensive.

I heard from other patients that the cold cap is very uncomfortable because you have to wear it 1 hour before the chemotherapy starts. Some complained of headaches because is too cold.

One more thing I was not told was the cold mittens and socks which is very helpful in preventing peripheral neuropathy. You can buy them from Amazon. I highly recommend them because the ice packs they give you during chemo doesn’t last.

Where did finally decided to have your treatment? What chemo are getting? Who is your oncologist?

Sending hugs and prayers.

Just keep asking questions.

Happy New Year 🎈🎊🎆

I did the Paxman system and was very disappointed. My hair was very thick and I had no real help at my clinic. I lost at least 75% of my hair. The cost did not seem worth it to me

I had a feeling that it would have to be done all along- I planned to cut and donate my hair- and that was one of the requirements, that chemo had NOT been started yet. (And that it had no dyes, perms chemicals etc.) So, I had mine cut in a short style before starting chemo so that it could be donated. It will work out, the hair leaves on vacation pretty quick (mine was gone in a few days after the first shedding started.) I referred to it as going on vacation, because vacations end, and you do have to come back home Hugs!

Hi Swetha,
I was also told you have to have cold cap done before your 1st chemo infusion. And it works for some patients and doesn’t work on others.

I personally didn’t have the cold cap done because the oncology nurse didn’t mention it to me before chemotherapy.

I also loss my hair on my 2nd chemo infusion. So I just shaved my hair.and wore my wig. They grew back after the chemo.

I will be praying for you.
You are stronger than you think!

I am told it has be done from the beginning, and cannot skip