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Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Feb 7 5:36pm | Replies (243)
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@lynnj3

I start my second round of chemo and keytruda 8/24 . I’m now experiencing hair loss, any suggestions on shampoo and conditioner to use before and after. I plan to have what’s left shaved on 8/28 , do y’all use a wig or just head coverings.

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seathink | @seathink | Aug 24, 2023

I started chemo in Aug, too (2020) for TNBC. I bought a wig but ended up using hair coverings until my hair grew out. It was easier with my baby and with the heat that way. Friends bought me head coverings over the Internet and there was a free basket at the infusion center.

I wore the wig out a couple of times in the fall and winter. If I had been in a colder spot I would have worn it more, I think. Our cancer wig shop was closed all through my treatment because of lockdown, but bought a wig at a costume shop once non-essential shopping was allowed again.

Good luck with the shave today! I actually really was happy when I finally got it all off - a lot less itching and no more micro hairs everywhere.

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