Taxotere

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Hi

I was diagnosed with Hert 2 Negative breast cancer in March and had a Mastectomy in April.  I've had three sessions of chemotherapy so far but the next three will change to the drug Taxotere, I've read up on this drug and I'm worried because some women say they didn't have hair growth after using this drug and to be honest I found losing my hair very traumatic and I can't wait to see it grow again.  Im hoping someone can give me a positive answer to this.

Many thanks

Albren

  • Hiya, 

    Everybody has different effects but wanted to let you know that T did no affect my air regrowth at all! In fact from what I remember hair on your head starts growing back slowly on T! Have you been on fec? That's what loses your head hair .

    Cwtches, 

    Gay xxx

  • My hair started growing back some fuzz on T though I did lose most of eyelashes and eyebrows which I hadn't lost on EC.

    Hair growth was really slow at first but between months 3 and 4 post chemo it started growing back in earnest and I have loads now (month 6). 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to wombat.23

    Thanks so much for your reply, I've just finished three sessions on EC and most of my hair has gone but you've made me feel so much better with your answer

    Many thanks

    Albren

  • Hi, 

    I agree with ,  just so you are forewarned I also lost my eyebrows and eyelashes with T. Mind you, most people dd not even notice! I usually wear mascara every day and I was quite upset. When I said to close people that I had no eyelashes, they leaned in for a closer look!! Makes you think! 

    Cwtches,

    Gay xxx