Penguin Ice Cap

LoveBabyJesus said:

Hi Cathy!
Personally, I
Hi Cathy!

Personally, I would not get this because I heard and have read that the chemo doesn't go to your brain, this is why the hair doesn't fall. It does something not to allow the treatment to go there. I am almost done with my treatment, lost all my hair, and I am happy I didn't buy this product. If I am going through all this trouble with such strong drugs, I want to make sure it hits every part of my body so that cells don't go to my brain, IF...It may work for some people - not sure if there are any stats on this as the product is probably new. But I wouldn't take this chance.

That was just my personal thought. I hope your friend makes the right deicision.

Good luck to your friend. I hope she has a smooth recovery.

My opinion: HE** NO
If someone I loved had to go through chemo, I would urge them not to use any kind of ice/cold cap -- the reason these caps sometimes work is that they prevent the chemo drugs from reaching your scalp.

When I did chemo myself, the last thing I would have wanted was to do anything that might cancel out any cancer-killing effects. Why would I put myself through chemo, if I was going to sabotage my own treatment at the same time? Die, evil cancer bugs, die -- no, you don't get to hide from the chemo, by running to my head or anywhere else!

I've shared this before here, but it usually makes everyone giggle, so I'll share it again: When I did chemo, for some reason the first place where I lost my hair was in the "southern region." So my girlfriend (oh-so-helpfully) suggested that I sit through my next infusion with an ice bag between my legs -- mainly just to see the reaction from the chemo nurses!

:-) Traci

TraciInLA said:

My opinion: HE** NO
If someone I loved had to go through chemo, I would urge them not to use any kind of ice/cold cap -- the reason these caps sometimes work is that they prevent the chemo drugs from reaching your scalp.

When I did chemo myself, the last thing I would have wanted was to do anything that might cancel out any cancer-killing effects. Why would I put myself through chemo, if I was going to sabotage my own treatment at the same time? Die, evil cancer bugs, die -- no, you don't get to hide from the chemo, by running to my head or anywhere else!

I've shared this before here, but it usually makes everyone giggle, so I'll share it again: When I did chemo, for some reason the first place where I lost my hair was in the "southern region." So my girlfriend (oh-so-helpfully) suggested that I sit through my next infusion with an ice bag between my legs -- mainly just to see the reaction from the chemo nurses!

:-) Traci

I agree with Traci...and in
I agree with Traci...and in addition there is some recent research suggesting that heat applied with chemo can make the chemo more effective. (If I'd known that I would have put heating pads on my breast!)

Hugs,

Linda

TraciInLA said:

My opinion: HE** NO
If someone I loved had to go through chemo, I would urge them not to use any kind of ice/cold cap -- the reason these caps sometimes work is that they prevent the chemo drugs from reaching your scalp.

When I did chemo myself, the last thing I would have wanted was to do anything that might cancel out any cancer-killing effects. Why would I put myself through chemo, if I was going to sabotage my own treatment at the same time? Die, evil cancer bugs, die -- no, you don't get to hide from the chemo, by running to my head or anywhere else!

I've shared this before here, but it usually makes everyone giggle, so I'll share it again: When I did chemo, for some reason the first place where I lost my hair was in the "southern region." So my girlfriend (oh-so-helpfully) suggested that I sit through my next infusion with an ice bag between my legs -- mainly just to see the reaction from the chemo nurses!

:-) Traci

Traci...
Thanks for the chuckle... wow, to see the reaction of the chemo nurse would be a blast!!!

My vote is NO way use an ice/cold cap. Let the chemo do it's job. I would not recommend anything to prevent or mininize the intended effects of chemo.

This is a VERY serious subject, but loved Traci's humor. Laughter is Always good for the soul.

Hugs~
Mitzi ;0)

Having been through chemo I say no
I don't actually know anything about the change in effectiveness of the chemo due to these caps, but I remember looking at a picture of someone using it and it just looked ridiculously uncomfortable. Chemo is already not 'enjoyable.' Why add that discomfort on top of it. And the cap doesn't always work or only works partially. Nothing like putting up with that procedure, dealing with chemo and its host of side effects and then having this sketchy head of hair. Not for me for sure!