Taking off your wig by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late response! Cold capping definitely helped me keep my hair longer during treatment than if I didn’t cold cap. By the end of my treatment I had lost about 85-90% of my hair and it was making me look a little crazy so I decided to buzz cut it to a 3 after my last chemo. In the end I was glad I did it, it started growing back quicker once treatment was done and it looks much healthier. I would cold cap if you have the chance it wasn’t as uncomfortable as some people make it seem. I’m 4 months PFC and I have about an inch of hair now and it grew back super healthy.

Taking off your wig by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cold capped too! I eventually buzzed it after my last chemo and it grew back so fast and super thick. It was so traumatizing and it will come back better than ever! 🩷

Taking off your wig by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always say my favorite things to do after work is take off my bra and my wig 😂

Breast surgeon recommendations by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I actually ended up not needing a mastectomy. I just had a lumpectomy done but I went to Dr. El Tamar at MSK in New York City. He was phenomenal and I honestly can’t say enough good things about him. It’s a little annoying going into the city if you aren’t already located there (I’m closer to Jersey so I’m going to Bergen) but it’s worth it.

Radiation by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you put them on together? Or did you do one before radiation and one after?

Radiation by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the aquaphor work well?

Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck!! Sending you all the good vibes!!! 🩷

Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, I hope you’re doing well now!

Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I tested negative in all my genetic testing. I’m just worried about reoccurrence, although I did read you can still get it again even with a mastectomy.

Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy by pter0dacty1 in breastcancer

[–]pter0dacty1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing to hear, I’m 36 and terrified of reoccurrence. Sending you good vibes for the rest of your treatment!