Hair loss during chemotherapy is often talked about as if it is expected, inevitable, or even superficial. But for many people diagnosed with breast cancer, losing your hair can affect identity, privacy, confidence, and the way others see you.

In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura talks with Jen Fernandez about her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer twice. The first time, Jen lost her hair. The second time, after a local recurrence, she decided to try cold capping.

Jen shares what the process was really like: the prep, the discomfort, the time commitment, the shedding, the hair care changes, and why she would do it again.

Listen now for an honest conversation about cold capping, chemo hair loss, and finding small ways to feel like yourself during treatment.

In This Episode, We Discuss

Jen’s initial breast cancer diagnosis at age 39
What it felt like to be fast-tracked into chemotherapy
Finding a new lump and dimple three years later
Navigating a local recurrence of HER2-positive breast cancer
Why Jen decided to try cold capping the second time
How long cold capping added to infusion appointments
The physical discomfort of cold capping
Hair shedding, bald spots, and regrowth
How hair loss affects identity, work, confidence, and privacy
The emotional difference between looking sick and feeling like yourself
Why cold capping is a personal decision, not a vanity decision

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