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What is the best way to deal with hair loss? I had my first chemo treatment five days ago and I'm dreading it. I'm more nervous and sick about that than the chemotherapy. I know it's silly, it will grow back.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Don't feel silly! I cut my hair close before I started chemotherapy. It did give me a sense of empowerment and I actually like wearing it short. It has been four days since my second treatment and I am beginning to lose what's left. As hard as it may be, I have decided to shave the...
Comment 4Don't feel silly! I cut my hair close before I started chemotherapy. It did give me a sense of empowerment and I actually like wearing it short. It has been four days since my second treatment and I am beginning to lose what's left. As hard as it may be, I have decided to shave the remainder and try to get past it.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Hi LD,
I just finished my second cycle of chemo and also have had anxiety about my hair loss. I love my hair and it was traumatic to think of losing it. Mine started falling out 13 days after my first cycle and I went in and got a buzz cut. It was easier to get rid of it myself instead of...
Comment 4Hi LD,
I just finished my second cycle of chemo and also have had anxiety about my hair loss. I love my hair and it was traumatic to think of losing it. Mine started falling out 13 days after my first cycle and I went in and got a buzz cut. It was easier to get rid of it myself instead of watching my very long hair fall out all around me. Id begun shedding all over the place. I bought myself an awesome wig that looks like my hair did before and I wear that now anytime I'm in public. People can't even tell the difference. When I'm at home I just throw on a scarf.
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When will hair grow back after treatment?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Brett I just finished my chemo last month. I had 4 rounds of Adriamiacin/Cytoxin followed by 4 dose dense rounds of Taxol. My hair started growing back around my last chemo treatment. It's about an inch long now. :)
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anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
I finished chemo middle of June. I did 12 weekly Taxol chemos and 3 Taxetere doses. My hair started coming back about a month after chemo ended, like fuzz. I also got white long hairs, double the length of my others, but those fell out! Several other women got those white hairs too, even on face,...
Comment 0I finished chemo middle of June. I did 12 weekly Taxol chemos and 3 Taxetere doses. My hair started coming back about a month after chemo ended, like fuzz. I also got white long hairs, double the length of my others, but those fell out! Several other women got those white hairs too, even on face, but they fall out, so no need to freak. My hair is now about half an inch, thicker on top, thinner in back. The rest of body hair all grew back too, and I am shaving again. My eyebrows are about 2/3rds back. My eyelashes started coming back in September. I lost eyelashes even after chemo ended.
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I had my hair shaved off and I have never felt so beautiful in my life. It's amazing how god gives us strength just when we need it the most. Feeling really string and good about myself something I thought I would never feel again.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
We are beautiful with or without hair! When my husband shaved off my hair, I told everyone no wigs I'm beautiful just like this! Don't forget to cover your head when your outside.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
We are beautiful with or without hair! When my husband shaved off my hair, I told everyone no wigs I'm beautiful just like this! Don't forget to cover your head when your outside.
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My hair started to grow back after chemo..how long should I wait to dye my hair? I cannot stand gray hair....
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
I did mine about a month later, I was shocked that my scalp burned so much, but after a few times it was fine
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
The only thing I have heard from a friend was that when a colleague of hers tried coloring her hair while on tamoxifen the color wouldn't take! Hope that is just a fluke thing that happened to her. Lucky for her she embraced the gray and looks great! As far as the length, I say whenever you are...
Comment 1The only thing I have heard from a friend was that when a colleague of hers tried coloring her hair while on tamoxifen the color wouldn't take! Hope that is just a fluke thing that happened to her. Lucky for her she embraced the gray and looks great! As far as the length, I say whenever you are ready go for it!
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What does everyone use on their heads once the hair is out? Mine is scratchy because is had it buzzed but a lot if roots are in there still.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Connie, mine was like that too. :). I also had small red bumps. Thankfully it didn't last long. My oncologist told me to use an oatmeal bath (aveeno was good). Once all your hair is gone the roots won't be so irritated. :).
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I used my regular shampoo and conditioner. I always had a tiny bit of very fine, very light, peach fuzz that never came out. Some days I just used shampoo, other days both, no rhyme or reason.
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Has anyone gotten a sort of all over headache after shaving already shedding hair? There is still stubble.
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anonymous
Stage 2B Patient
Mind hurt while my stubbies came out, try silk pillow cases and leaving your head air out !
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Connie, I never had a headache but my scalp was very tender!!! My scalp had little red bumps all over as well. My dr said to wash gently with Dove then put a very thin coat of Eurcerin. It got better when all the hair was gone. :).
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Had my second round of chemo this past Friday, and am really losing my hair now. It was cut short after my first session. Any suggestions for speeding up the shedding?
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Survivor since 2012- View all 7 answers
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anonymous
Patient
After I had mine cut short (around day 16), I woke up to a "fur" pillow a few days later.... I had purchased a wig, so I had my friend buzz my head. It was the best decision for me, so I wouldn't have to deal with the shedding!! Good luck with the rest of your treatment!!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
I had a friend that does hair shave my hair n then I just put on my wig. Much easier than watching all my long hair come out.
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I was just diagnosed with stage lll and I'm in process of completing all my labs and test . I was told about a cap you can wear after treatment to keep from losing hair. Has any one used this ? If so how was it? Side effects?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
I also had my hairdresser friend shave my long hair when it started falling out. I got a synthetic wig and it looked just like my hair. It was light and didn't really bother me.I just wasn't one of those women that could walk around bald, although I give them credit. I hadnt heard much bout the...
Comment 0I also had my hairdresser friend shave my long hair when it started falling out. I got a synthetic wig and it looked just like my hair. It was light and didn't really bother me.I just wasn't one of those women that could walk around bald, although I give them credit. I hadnt heard much bout the cold cap. I just think, no matter what you do, certain chemos make you lose hair, just a part of the process.Now almost two years after dx my hair has grown back, still short, but I love it n it is way healthier. You will get through this. Have faith
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Earlier, we had a bit of a discussion about the cold cap. You must ask your oncologist about it as there is some talk about it interferring with the chemotherapy. SInce chemo. attacks fast growing cells, which hair is, the cold cap keep the chemotherapy from reaching the scalp. Your cancer...
Comment 0Earlier, we had a bit of a discussion about the cold cap. You must ask your oncologist about it as there is some talk about it interferring with the chemotherapy. SInce chemo. attacks fast growing cells, which hair is, the cold cap keep the chemotherapy from reaching the scalp. Your cancer could hide out in that tissue. Hopefully, some others will come forth with more information about the pluses and minuses of the cold cap. Last work always comes from your oncologist. Remember.... Bald, is beautiful! Take care, Sharon
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Last chemo tomorrow. How long before my hair will start to grow back in?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I had ended chemo Oct 27th, 2011. Peach fuzz really starting 2weeks after. By Christmas time it was probably 1/2 inch. Now-almost 6months out I have a pixie style-probably a little over an inch long. Looking back at Christmas, end of Jan, I thought I had so much hair at that time....now it just...
Comment 0I had ended chemo Oct 27th, 2011. Peach fuzz really starting 2weeks after. By Christmas time it was probably 1/2 inch. Now-almost 6months out I have a pixie style-probably a little over an inch long. Looking back at Christmas, end of Jan, I thought I had so much hair at that time....now it just keeps getting longer! I used Nioxin shampoo and took biotin daily. When I was loosing my hair and it was only about an inch long after having my husband clip it, i was so sad that it was so short. After chemo and all I have been through and it is an inch long-I am so happy. Funny how that is huh. It is a thing we have to go through-I am thankful for things much more now!
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
I went through chemo twice. My chemo with Adriamycin/Cytoxin & Taxol I began growing my hair back before my last dose of Taxol. Then it just began growing like crazy! Congrads on your completing chemo!!! It's a huge achievement!!
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I'm about to start chemo how soon after your first shot of chemo does your hair fall out?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Kim, my Oncologist told me my hair would start to come out approx 14 days after my first chemo treatment. She was right on the mark! I had long hair & I noticed it coming out when I shampooed. It's a very personal choice but I decided to have my boyfriend give me a "buzz" cut when I first...
2 comments 6Hi Kim, my Oncologist told me my hair would start to come out approx 14 days after my first chemo treatment. She was right on the mark! I had long hair & I noticed it coming out when I shampooed. It's a very personal choice but I decided to have my boyfriend give me a "buzz" cut when I first noticed it really coming out. It was easier for me. I felt it would be too difficult seeing it come out in clumps. I felt more empowered that way. Losing my hair wasn't easy...but I must say the fear and dread of losing it was harder than it actually being gone. I wore scarves a lot. And sometimes wigs. I just went "commando" around the house. Some women are comfortable going bald all the time & I think that's beautiful. Just put on some big hoop earrings & "work it". As you can see in my photo...my hair is coming back just as thick as it was before (just a little grayer but I haven't seen my natural hair color in years ;). There are beautiful scarves. My fav one I received through Good Wishes. Their website is Goodwishesscarves.org. They are lovely and are given free of charge. What a wonderful organization!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I started to lose my hair a few hours after my 2nd treatment. I asked my husband to shave my head, with tears in both our eyes he did it. I love my bald head, the hair has started to grow now :)
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