Perjeta, Hair loss, how common is this ?

FormerMember
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I have to resume my Herceptin and Perjeta cycles next week and I am really concerned that I may lose my hair again after its been growing nicely after my last chemo in September. Ive had chemo, surgery and radiotherapy and have coped really well but recently been feeling really anxious about having another year of side effects, and losing my hair again. I am also taking letrozole for up to 10 years which can cause thinning as well. Is there anyone out there taking perjeta that is experiencing hair problems. 

  • Hi Flower Painter (what a lovely picture that conjures up).

    I’ve been on these infusions throughout my chemo and rads treatment. I have no side effects that I have noticed and my hair is still growing back after the chemo which ended in July. I think some people find that it may slow down regrowth but overall you will regain your hair.

    carmol
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    FormerMember in reply to Carmol

    Thanks Carmol, ( I do paint flowers)

    That puts my mind a bit at ease, as all of the information is about the combination of perjeta and Herceptin and I don’t know anyone who is having both after chemo.

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    I had perjeta and herceptin for a further 9 months post chemo. My hair grew back during that time.  I am also on letrazole.  xx