Chemotherapy GemCis hairloss

Hi Nananaps . Sorry to hear of your hair loss. Unlike other chemo drugs, Gem/Cis is not the regimen where hair loss is guaranteed. We do see people here whose hair has thinned during treatment, but we very rarely hear of complete hair loss in this group. Always best to talk to your chemo nurse for advice. Hopefully it doesn't get too bad for you. I hope it goes well. Best wishes. 

Hi Rily

That's what I was lead to believe. I think as I have masses of fine hair it may just be thinning. Also the change in weather affects my hair. I am off for bloods tomorrow so may pop in to macmillan at the hospital. 

I think I just like to be in control and this I wasn't ready for! Still plenty of hair in places you pay to get rid though!

Nananaps x

Hi there

Yes I experienced hair thining after my first session especially at the sides but it wasn't coming out in clumps if you know what I mean. Chemotherapy will effect everyone differently some don't experience any hair issues. It never bothered me in the slightest. To me it was only hair and in the grand scheme of things it was insignificant. It will always grow back.

Best wishes 

Mark

Hello Nananaps, I had no hair loss following my chemotherapy and radiotherapy except for a little body hair loss. My SIL lost most of her hair following her battle with pancreatic cancer. She even bought a wig. Now 18 months later her hair is back to normal, thicker even. Have a word with your CNS or MacMillan. Good luck Garviv

Hi Mark

You are right, I think I was in shock as I hadn't expected the amount that did shed. Getting an infection and ending up in A & E put pay to the hair worries! 

All good now, just an extra week off to get rid of the annoying infection, hopefully bloods will be good tomorrow and I can continue on Tuesday.

Nana

Hi Garviv

Sorry for delay in replying, hair took a back seat. I have been knocked out by an infection so that has taken my mind off of it to be honest. 

Onwards and upwards now..

Nana

Hi nanak

Sorry to hear about your infection hope your feeling better and your bloods are good to continue. Always remember the hair will grow back.

Best wishes 

Mark

Morning Nana, sorry to hear about the infection. Get well. Garviv