I lost my hair after chemo in 2019 and it is not growing back very fast it is very flimsy at the back and not growing much on top at all has anyone else had this problem or any advise
Thank you
Lucky 3
Hi lucky3
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you had treatment for breast cancer back in 2019. I didn't have a problem with my hair growing back when I finished chemo however I thought I'd reply to you as I noticed you haven't had any replies yet. My reply should move you up to the top of the discussion and hopefully someone will be along soon with your experience of hair regrowth after chemo.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Hi Lucky
I’ve only just finished chemo so I don’t know how my hair is going to be but there is a really good charity which advises on cancer/hair care that you can call for advice - www.cancerhaircare - I’d suggest having a look at their site and maybe giving them a ring.
It can happen, but sometimes it can be the hormone therapy that causes thinning too. If you are on hormone therapy minoxidil helps 4 out of 5 women, but you have to use it daily for 4 months to find out. I think theres a website called cancer hair care that might be able to help. Also the wig shops are really good at advising when our hair is growing back and how to manage all the challenges that come with that
Hi, I would echo all of the above. Cancer Hair Care have been very helpful at giving me advice. I have added Rosemary extract to me hair shampoo which had no additional scent. I have made a massage oil again which they advised. I massage my scalp daily.
All the very best.
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