Anyone on just Taxotere and Cytoxan?

AvaG

I just finished my 2nd round of TC, and despite cold capping, I have lost ~40 percent of my hair. I am debating shaving it. Did the shedding continue past the 4th round?

SarahSmilesatMe

AvaG - thought I would jump in as I remember my anxiety at my hair loss during my treatment while capping. I had 4 rounds of Taxotere and Cytoxan in 2019; used the Penguin cold caps; and had REALLY thick hair. During my treatment, I probably lost 50%-60% of my hair. After my last infusion, my hair continued to shed for about 8 weeks. (The boards on capping have posts from me desperately seeking advice post treatment). I ended up losing probably 70% or so of my hair, but, I still had hair, and it has all grown back. I used wide hair bands, clips, scarves, etc. and most people didn’t realize that I was in treatment.

oldladyblue

I finished TC in Dec 21, then rads, now hormone AIs. Hair finally came in enough to stop wearing hats/wigs 6 weeks ago. Came in thicker, curlier, and with more grey. It actually looks good short, and I may just keep this hairstyle. TC went OK for me despite a hospital stay, I needed shots for white blood cells, but they weren't given to me as an option. After the 2nd, WBC count crashed and I ended up with a 5 day stay in the VA Hospital. Other than that, all of my treatment went well. Glad I chose TC over AC.