Used a penguin cold cap during chemo on Tuesday to help prevent CIA. Sustained 2nd degree freezer burns on my scalp. Had 2 large blisters incised and drained today by dermatology. So be careful.
Penguin cold caps for chemo- beware - Advanced Prostate...
Penguin cold caps for chemo- beware
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Thanks for the heads up.
Currently in chemo for second time- now and 2016.
Glad you mentioned this-
Was going to try the cap-
Holy icebergs.... Thanks for the warning.... Hope your doing ok now...
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Friday 06/28/2019 9:06 AM DST
I wore a thin cap, something that is used under wigs and did not have any freezer burn issues.
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