Chemotherapy: My Hair's Falling Out Again

[tourmalina]

I started a new round of chemotherapy a couple of weeks ago.  The drug I was infused with is called Taxol.  My hair's starting to fall out pretty heavily, so I'll probably cut it very short soon, and wear a hat when I'm in public. 

Comments

Cold cap

[mozache]

So good to hear from you. My sister is going through the same thing. I just saw on the news they now have what is called a cold cap that you wear on your head during treatment and it prevents the hair falling out.

Re: Cold cap

[tourmalina]

Thank you, Yvonne. Best of wishes to your sister! I've read about the "penguin cap" online for a few years now. Unfortunately, my hospital doesn't have that device available. Maybe they're too expensive, I don't know. I hope my naturally straight hair will grow back curly again. That's fun. :)

[faunhaert]

looks like a few things have happened

glad you popped your head up
even if you think i'll see too much of it

good thing hats are popular again.

Chemo and Livejournal

[tourmalina]

Hi faunhaert! I didn't know if anyone would be reading Livejournal entries anymore. I wanted to post something more thoughtful than I usually post on Facebook. Thanks for your reply. I'm feeling fine. Hope you're doing well. :)

[faunhaert]

face book is too open
it's a shallow place.
with only space for micro thoughts.

my journal is the private place
away from the access of family
my life's challenge-having to elder my folks
-my self therapy is here.