Hair loss: will it be permanent?

Cookies, I had AC/T and finished 11/25. My hair is now over 1" long, thick and dark brown and gray. My eye lashes and eye brows fell out after the second Taxol but grew back pretty quick and thick. I don't think anyone knows who will or won't have growth. I do think it happens on Taxotere more than others. You can check the side effects at www.chemocare.com. The unusual side effects are usually listed on the manufacturers websites. Good Luck!

You should be o.k. - I had Taxotere 7 years ago and still have only 20% of my hair so pretty much wear a great wig or one of my many hats - was not warned by anyone and it took me a year to find out about the permanent hairloss and as far as I know it is only Taxotere with this as a se so you should be just fine.

Hi cookies. My hair came back fine on taxol. Unfortunately, I only got a few patches back on taxotere. Since they're sister drugs, I suppose there's always that chance, but I think you'll be fine. Rose, I had no idea there were so many that didn't get their hair back on taxotere....geez. At least there's some company in my misery. I CAN'T STAND wigs, fake eyelashes and painted eyebrows. Nobody told me that was a possibility either. That makes it worse somehow.

Looking for advice on coloring hair. 

I am 9 weeks after chemo and have 1/2 inch of hair and I think a color would make my daily mirror glance more palatable.  Anyone else do it and have good or bad consequences?

kathy7,

My hair started to grow back during my 12 weekly Taxol treatments. I actually used some shimmering lotion at first. (I was always using something on my head throughout AC chemo & Taxol because I never wore a wig AND I run).

Then I used John Frieda Brilliant Brunette products. I found them to be very mild. My hair grew in pretty quickly.

I had 4 a/c. Was supposed to have 4 Taxotere, stopped after 1 because of a severe allergic reaction to it. I had peach fuzz, assume what hair I have now is as good as it will get.

Hi ladies,

I have my last round of chemo tomorrow (TCx4), I have lost the bulk of my hair on my head but still have some, also still have all my eyebrows and eyelashes. Ive notice my leg hair and nether region has started to grow again it not my head (from what I can tell).

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for hair on head to start growing?

Thanks!

Teri

Just a note - I started using Rogain the first weekend after treatment.  My husband got it for me from Costco- I remember the days when he bought me candy and liquor, but that's another board.  Anyway, my Phys asst. said it was safe (did not cause cancer!)  and I think it has helped.  I was never blessed with a full head of hair, like my latin family members, but I think I am doing well. Oh! and she said use the men's formula, it is stronger, but not harmful.  Just probably that men like to be harrier - Do I miss shaving my legs yet?  No!