Finding Beauty During Breast Cancer
Practical Beauty Tips for Women Going Through Breast Cancer Treatment
Finding Beauty During Breast Cancer
Practical Beauty Tips for Women Going Through Breast Cancer Treatment
When I found out I had to go through chemotherapy, one of the things I dreaded was losing my eyebrows. My chemo treatment plan included 12 weekly rounds of Taxol followed by 4 bi-weekly rounds of Adriamycin and Cytoxan (AC). My eyebrows thinned out a little during my Taxol treatments, but I did not lose them significantly until a few …
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To achieve the best results when using cold caps, it is important to adhere to the following recommendations: General Recommendations Drink plenty of water prior to, during, and after treatment. 10 to 12 cups a day is recommended for all chemo patients. For those using cold caps, it is better to drink even more. Use a satin pillowcase. Use aluminum …
I do not want to encourage or discourage anyone from using a scalp cooling system but merely share my experience. Background Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I had never heard of using scalp cooling systems to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. I just assumed that if I went through chemotherapy, I would lose all of my hair. Shortly …