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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Frustrating hairloss...
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Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Frustrating hairloss...
by rbcphx, Feb 24, 2008 01:39PM
I actually had a molar pregnancy and was given ema-co for 6 sessions. I did not lose my hair during the entire process. The doctor and nurses found this to be very strange. now about a week after my last treatment I have been steadily losing my hair for 2-3 weeks. Very slowly maybe week one 200 hairs a day, week 2 about 1500 hairs a day, and now in week 3 it is about 125 hairs a day. My question is since I am done with the chemotherapy will my hair eventually stop falling out or will it all fall out just at this slow pace? It is very frustrating for me. I am growing hair lightly on my legs and pubic area. Still have most eyebrows and just thinner eyelashes. Any idea how much more of my hair I might lose????
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Feb 26, 2008 09:59PM
, Feb 26, 2008 09:59PM
Hi There,
You will probably continue to lose your hair this month. Even though the chemo is out of your system, it killed the hair cells , now you are seeing the effect. It will get better and your hair will grow back.
best wishes
You will probably continue to lose your hair this month. Even though the chemo is out of your system, it killed the hair cells , now you are seeing the effect. It will get better and your hair will grow back.
best wishes
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