Loss of hair
I had my first FEC chemo 11 days ago. Just wondering when my hair is likely to fall out?
Will my future chemo treatments make me feel worse each time?
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I had FEC by 3, a few months back, and lost my hair about No2. I hung on to every hair, and carefully brushed it each morning. We all go through this in different ways, and all experience different emotions. I feel like a bit of a goose at how strongly I didnt want to lose it now. It was out of my control, and I am doing my best these days to "go with the flow". I adapted fast to no hair, but felt weird in the beginning. I suggest you buy a wig, hats you like, if you do scarfs then do, I did all the above. Some people dont care, and its from those that I drew my strength to cope to a really emotional stage of Chemo for me. Have a look at my blogs, I am a great example of some-one who wasnt real brave with losing my hair, it was my pride and joy! (smile, good luck, most of us have lost it, oh and the hair! ) Love Bel x
Hi Annie,
Thankyou very much for that information, which I didnt know about. I will download it now.
Kind regards
Susan
Hi Susan
This is Annie from BCNA. We outline the the point at which different chemo drugs cause hair loss in our hair loss fact sheet. You cou can download a copy from the fact sheets page on our website, or call us on 1800 500 258 and we'll post you a copy.All the best Susan,
~ Annie
Hi Jenn,
Thanks for your reply. I appreciate any info I can get. Sounds fun being blond and spikey.
Kind regards,
Susan
Hi Cheryle,
Thanks for your reply and I will remember to send you any questions.
King regards,
Susan
Hi Tonya, Thankyou for your welcome. It was a bit scary writing the first blog, but I feel better reading the replies that I received. Kind regards, Susan
- I had FEC starting in January 2012. My air started dropping out at 14-15 days after the first infusion. The follicles got really sensitive and hurt so I made my hubby cut and then shave it all down. I wore a really good wig all the way through (I was still working). My hair started growing back during the Taxol after FEC. It has grown really slowly though. It's still only a couple inches long but I'm a brunette and have been having fun with this short hair - have it bleached totally blonde and spikey. Quite a change for this 47yr old brunette! Jenn
- I had FEC starting in January 2012. My air started dropping out at 14-15 days after the first infusion. The follicles got really sensitive and hurt so I made my hubby cut and then shave it all down. I wore a really good wig all the way through (I was still working). My hair started growing back during the Taxol after FEC. It has grown really slowly though. It's still only a couple inches long but I'm a brunette and have been having fun with this short hair - have it bleached totally blonde and spikey. Quite a change for this 47yr old brunette! Jenn
- Hi Susan, my hair fell out just on 2 1/2 weeks after my first lot of AC chemo. It was very upsetting for me, this happened back in January. I'm halfway through Taxol now and I've got a bit of fluff on my head and can't wait for it to start growing. Each treatment seems to be different and your pre-meds will get tweaked by your Oncologist so that hopefully symptoms like nausea won't be as bad. Best of luck, any questions just send me a message. Cheers Cheryle.
Welcome to this network.It's a great place to come for info,support or to just vent your feelings.I had a different chemo to you but my hair started falling out about day 12 and was all gone by about day 18.I believe each chemo cycle can be a surprise. Some women embrace being bald and even shave it off beforehand to feel in control. I clung to the last strand-although I cut it short when it started to fall out.I hated being bald and used to vent alot on this network about it.Blog back here anytime as we all understand what you are going through.Sending hugs, Tonya xx
