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.
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