Hair loss

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Hi ive had my 1st chemo on the 30th may ive notice how quickly my hair has started to fall out i know thy did say but wasn't expecting it to fall out so quick anyone had this issue

Missy219 6 months ago

Mine started to fall out quite quickly. Shredded. It should grow back when you finish. Mine has xx

Happychat 6 months ago in reply to Missy219

Thanks for that its quite scary though

Nano1739 5 months ago

Hi, had my 1st chemo on 7th and today its started shedding, so 14 days after. It is scary and upsetting but we can keep reminding ourselves it will grow back soon!

Happychat 5 months ago in reply to Nano1739

Hiya yes i had really long hair so was really upset when it fell out. But you're right it does grow back x

Kasvin 5 months ago

Hi Happy Chat, it unfortunately does come quick, when I had the start luckily as a man I wasn't too concerned and in fact used it as an opportunity to fund raise for Macmillan in Brave the shave, however if you are oncerned hears a link for copin with it

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets

Hope the treatment goes well

Take care ,

Tony

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We'll do whatever it takes. For information, support or just someone to talk to,

call 0808 808 00 00 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk

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Happychat 5 months ago in reply to Kasvin

Thanks for the information much appreciated.