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  • Robyn1231
    Robyn1231 Member Posts: 2
    edited April 2018

    Hello. I know you went through this a year ago; however, I just started my first chemo treatment (Taxotere and Cytoxan) on April 6. I enjoyed your post because you had everything I have had for my first treatment. Today is Day 15 and I'm just now experiencing hair loss. My question for you (I hope you are still active on here) is how did the remaining chemo treatments go for you? And did your hair come back?

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  • Scrafgal
    Scrafgal Member Posts: 631
    edited April 2018

    Robyn....I don't think that your message was for me, since I had Taxol and AC. My hair fell out on Day 19 from Taxol, which I had first, and grew back while I was on AC, probably from all of the steroids. I have a couple of balding patches that I am treating with steroids given by my dermatologist. Most people don't even notice, but it is a bit worriome to me.

    Right now, just focus on taking care of yourself. Best of luck with your treatment.

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  • kimburke
    kimburke Member Posts: 34
    edited April 2018

    Hi Robyn ,

    Yes, your hair will grow back and usually comes back thicker and curly. Everybody's side effects and symptoms are different though.

    I tended to get more tired with each treatment and am still tired , even with exercise.

    Taxotere and Cytoxan is manageable. How many sessions are you having?







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  • Tara17
    Tara17 Member Posts: 386
    edited September 2018

    hello ladies! More than a year since this group started —both a long year and at the same time , time has flown by! I hope everyone of you is doing well and I woudl love to hear updates

    Much love

    Tara



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  • Scrafgal
    Scrafgal Member Posts: 631
    edited September 2018

    Tara


    Just celebrated 1 year post chemo on August 31st!

    I am well...work is going well...I've been on some nice vacations.. only issue: my hair fell out again! Seeing a specialist tomorrow about a new treatment for this type of alopecia. Hopefully I qualify and it will work...


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  • Tara17
    Tara17 Member Posts: 386
    edited September 2018

    scrafgal - congrats on the one year mark! Glad you are living life !

    Keep us posted on the hair - hope the new treatment works

    You have tried tried biotin I assume ? I also swear by warm oil scalp massages


    All the best!


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  • Scrafgal
    Scrafgal Member Posts: 631
    edited September 2018

    thanks Tara


    Biotin won't work for this type of alopecia. Likely I will take a new drug treatment in about a month. Getting it cleared with my MO now...

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  • Tara17
    Tara17 Member Posts: 386
    edited September 2018

    hope your MO gives the green light and reallly hoping the treatment works Scrafgal ! Xoxo

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