Hi,
I have had 4 cycles of EC and so far 4 weekly cycles of Pac/Carbo. All with Cold cap, I’m now half way through Chemo,have lost about 60% volume on my hair with only one real bald patch above one ear but it appears to be growing back, albeit very white (I’m 49, so plenty of white before). I’ve been contemplating stopping cold cap for a few cycles. Just wondering if anyone not doing cold cap had regrowth with Pax/Carbo. I have lower dose of Carbo weekly as opposed to 3 weekly but don’t think that causes hairloss anyway.
Any similar experiences?
I had three doses of EC, started losing my hair after the first cycle. They stopped the chemo early (second chemo was paclitaxil - unsure of spelling, sorry). I've not had chemo for around three or four weeks but it's growing back. Weird, kinda wispy white hair, but my darker hair is stubbly now. I still have wee patches where it's not started to come in yet, but I'm surprised it's started so soon. I wasn't expecting it to make an appearance for a few months at least! I didn't opt for the cold cap, I'd cut my hair short prior to the chemo beginning, then shaved it once it started coming out in clumps. Hope that info helps, I appreciate that hair growth will differ between people
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