How did you find out about scalp cooling?
Online Tik Tok women who had success keeping their hair made videos.
How did you access your scalp cooling treatment?
Kaiser had the machine and I paid for the treatments.
How was your scalp cooling experience as you progressed through chemotherapy?
It wasn’t as uncomfortable as I thought it would be. My head went numb after 15 minutes. Then it was fine. It does add a lot of extra time to the treatment but it was worth it.
How did you want to best be supported? Who did you find the most supportive to you?
My husband was the best support. He came to my treatment appointments and helped me put the cap on tight and get a great fit. I couldn’t have done it without him. Also, the Paxman website was very helpful answering any questions I had.
Did you know that access to scalp cooling is changing and that insurance reimbursement for the treatment is now a reality?
It should be covered and I hope it happens in every state.
What words of encouragement would you offer to anyone contemplating scalp cooling?
I feel it was well worth it! I looked normal at the most tragic time of my life. I thought I would be bald like the doctor said but cool capping allowed me to keep all my hair! It was the best decision and I would recommend it to anyone worried about losing their hair.
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