THE TRUTH ABOUT CHEMOTHERAPY HAIR LOSS AND THE COLD CAP - Tanya Louise

#Cancer #Chemotherapy #Chemotherapy Hair Loss #Cold Cap
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHEMOTHERAPY HAIR LOSS AND THE COLD CAP
Hi Guys,
** ALWAYS TAKE YOUR DOCTORS ADVICE **
That's my advice before I tell you my story. When I see people giving advice to cancer patients, who have no clue it's worrying, especially when they claim to be experts.
So, today's video is all about hair - chemotherapy and hair loss to be exact and it explains one of the questions I'm asked most and the one some are afraid to ask - "If you've had chemotherapy, why have you still got hair?"
If you don't know you might have made assumptions, so I talk about hair loss from chemotherapy, how to prevent it and how to prolong the life of the hair you have, along with sharing with you my first hair cut since diagnosis and lockdown.
PLEASE share with somebody you know you might be going through it.
I'm not an expert, but I'm happy to share my experience.
Tx
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[@KS-op5hb]

I am so glad this worked for this woman. I don''t think I have the guts for it. I say this because I can barely handle the cold gloves and booties for neurapathy ! I say before deciding on cold capping but the ice gloves and foot covering, wear them for a full hour and see how you feel. If you can handle that, then go for cold capping. I was very uncomfortable w/ just the feet and hands frozen so I KNOW I can't do cold capping. EVERYONE is different ladies so worth a try but please just read up, since it is a bit $$ and if you aren't lucky to have a hospital w/ the machines an you say use like polar caps, it also is a lot of preparation and you will need a helper.

[@Marcosilopez]

Thank you for sharing! Hope u r doing well!

[@Asma_1969]

Thank you very much for all the information your have shared. I've been diagnosed with breast cancer and my treatment starts 10 th of May. I have been told I will loose all my hair and definitely going to opt for cold cap. I've already got myself a wig😅 and luckily got the same style as mine . 🤞Fingers crossed I don't loose my hair as yes that's our identity. 8 rounds of chemo , then surgery will take place . Wish me luck. I'm sure The Lord above has got something better planned for my ahead by giving me cancer . I say bring it on.. I'm here waiting with open arms and can't wait for chemo to start .. Bless you my dear for sharing . All the best

[@maybelikealittlebit]

Hope you’re doing ok today 💕🫶

[@KS-op5hb]

I hope the cold capping worked for you

[@Asma_1969]

For sure it did... The sides where the cap wasn't sitting properly had hair loss. After treatment ended went for a trim as haor was very. dry.. Now 7 months on hair is more.thicker than before and got chemo curls 😁

[@Hibzi_unhinged]

@@Asma_1969hello, my friend is deciding to opt for cold capping ( not covered by her insurance). She was told wigs aren’t allowed while using the cold cap. Is that for real.? Can she use cold cap to maintain half her hair and not be bald at home, while wearing a wig other times?

[@Asma_1969]

@@Hibzi_unhinged yes wigs won't be allowed . She will be able to keep the hair that she has left . Tbh mine thinned out alot and at the end of the treatment I went short and that way patches were covered. In a few months hair started to grow back thicker . Your friend has to maintain a good healthy diet and get all the required nutrients for cell growth, hair growth , nails , teeth etc.. it's hard but time flies by so quick and trust me she will be fine in no time .. 60 percent is mental.. 20 chemo..20 food .. from my experience.. love n light to your friend 🙏

[@iRockwthMJ]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm cold capping and it's working for me, too. I learned a lot from your video.

[@KS-op5hb]

may I ask your outcome? also what drug blend did you use for chemo? and how many sessions did you have. THANKS

[@kimb8386]

Is it ant pain

[@jessicasymank7049]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@TanyaLouise]

Aww, really pleased it’s helped you. Hope things go ok. Let me know XX

[@trudytru8224]

Such a helpful video. I start tomorrow and I'm finding hair loss the worst. I have very long hair. I've already lost half of it from last chemo. I am going to try cold cap this time

[@TanyaLouise]

So pleased you found it helpful. Let me know how you’re getting on xxx

[@longtallshaz]

How's it going Trudy? Did the cold cap help?

[@freespiritk1952]

Hi thanks for this video , Im concerned as i had my first chemo and cold cap with the paxman machine version and didnt feel cold at all 😳

[@TanyaLouise]

I’m not sure how that one works, but I would have thought it should feel cold. You should definitely mention it to the nurses next time. Hope everything goes well for you x

[@SoniaShredder]

Was this your hair length after the cold cap? Or was your hair cut short like in the photos shown? Did you also lose your eyebrows? I’m asking because I may be doing treatment soon.

[@TanyaLouise]

Hi. My hair in the video is the length it was after the cold cap. I never lost my eye brows or lashes. I hope if you do have to have treatment it all goes well for you. Speak to your consultant about the cold cap and give it a go. It’s worth preserving with. Get it as close to your head as you can. You may still lose some and your hair may go dry, so get a good conditioner too. Xx

[@SoniaShredder]

Thank you so much Tanya for this information. It is very comforting. Also which cold cap system did you use (Penguin, Paxman, etc.)? And did you lose any hair on your temples or hairline? How many rounds of chemo and if you may know the type or dose? Sorry for all the questions, just rather scared by this news.

[@TanyaLouise]

@@SoniaShredder No problem. I understand how it feels. I’m not sure if the name of the system I used, but it was a cap that was kept in a freezer, then you swap it every 45 mins (ish) to maintain the cold. I didn’t lose any around my temples, but did lose some on the top of my head. You couldn’t tell though. It’s only when it started growing again that it’s shorter than the rest, but you can just have some layers cut in if that happens. I had 6 round of chemo on a 3 week cycle. I know one was doxetaxal as I had to argue for it as it’s strong. I’ll try and find what the other was. I’d had chemo 3 years earlier so I couldn’t have the same ones the second time.

[@SoniaShredder]

I’m told I’ll need Taxol/Cisplatin every 3 weeks for 3-6 rounds then surgery. Did you have chemo weekly or or every few weeks? How long did you have to do chemo? Do you happen to know the type of chemo?

[@TanyaLouise]

@@SoniaShredder I had Doxetaxal and carboplatin, but this was because it was a reoccurrence. I had 6 rounds, and it was every 3 weeks x

[@KS-op5hb]

May I ask, what was the drug blend you used the fist time vs. the second time. Thank you

[@TanyaLouise]

So sorry. Only just seen this as I haven’t done KZbin for a while. How are you lovely? If you have any questions, do ask xx