Keep my hair during Chemo through cold capping

Hi. My name is Melinda. I was diagnosed with an agressive Her2positive Breast Cancer on October 17,2023 . My world has been a whirlwind of utter shock and many tests and, the rush to start Chemotherapy treatments. I will be beginning TCH treatment November 9th (which also happens to be my 50th birthday.) Happy birthday to me because this is when I truly begin my fight!! The drug cocktail I will be taking will cause me lose my hair rapidly and, one drug in particular (Taxotere) runs the risk of PERMANENT hair loss that will never grow back . Thank goodness there IS a treatment for this called “cold capping” which has shown great success for women keeping at least 60 percent of their hair AND growing it back after treatments. Unfortunately, cold capping comes with a high price tag insurance does not cover, ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 dollars for an entire chemo treatment. ( for me this will

hopefully only be 6 weeks ) I am a fighter and a naturally positive person who loves life but, the thought of losing my hair forever ( and thus feeling labeled as a “chemo patient “ even after remission -is devastating) If you feel led, feel free to help me out and Blessings on each and every one of you that does so ! I do believe I can beat this, with Gods help and the love and help of others. Thank you!