Cold cap for hair

[Rego-park]

Anyone knows where to get ?

[Southside25]

Just search "cold cap"; there are a lot of results. More info on how/if they work, where to buy, etc.

[Ursula_I]

Is this not offered at the chemo facility?

It was not advisable for me most recently because of the mets on my neck so instead I shaved off all my hair. Wearing little caps, hats and scarves was actually really cool.

My hair was growing back brilliantly and I had a funky pixie cut... sadly the recent whole brain radiotherapy is causing all of it to fall out again 😭😭😭.

Be aware the cold cap does not always work (in 2016 I lost about 40% of my hair) and it really hurts for the initial bit until your head is totally numb. If you have a painkiller beforehand this helps and I was actually glad I did it in 2016.

All the best to you

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[wendle3007]

As Ursula says, this would be provided where you have your chemo. It's not just a cap but a machine you are connected to as per photo below

Patient having cold cap