Hair Started Falling Out On New Years Eve
 

Hi Sheila,

I can't answer your question but would just hope so since neither trastuzumab or lapatinib function in a way that causes hair loss. Hope the Ixempra whops the snot out of the cancer since it seems to have whopped the hair. I'm glad it is winter so that wearing a hat or scarf is a bit easier, but sorry you are facing hair loss again.

Sincerely,

AlaskaAngel

Hi Sheila,

Hope you're handling your hair-loss alright. I remember just waiting and waiting for that day as that was a bigger deal to me than anything.

You'll do fine and I bet you look wonderful.

Just wanting to send a hug and a bit on encouragment your way. Stay strong!!

God's Peace to you,

Mary Jo

Hi Sheila,
I am so sorry you have to go through that again. We all know it is temporary but it is like an extra punishment. I just kept thinking, each time I looked at myself, that the chemo was going through every part of my body and therefore was going after those "x!%!?" cancer cells. This new chemo did good for some on this site so I hope it will do the same for you.
I am on Tykerb alone. I noticed no change about my hair.
I am thinking of you.
Michka

Sheila
I can sympathize with you...mine is slowly coming back, even while on Taxol, but my eyebrows seem to have disappeared...as hard as it is, we know its a small price to pay for the meds kicking butt!
'I am sure you look wonderful!
Love and Hugs
the other Sheila

Hoping this new treatment will kick butt and your hair will grow soon. I just put my wig away. I thought if I ever have to go through this again I will be ready and know what to expect.

Like Sheila my eyebrows and eyelashes are barely there. Perhaps they will return and maybe not, no big deal!

Thinking of you brave girl. Fight on!
Donna

I can sympathize! I've been pretty much hairless since last summer when I had to shave it after Taxotere made it start falling out...Now on my current combo it's starting to grow again, whoohoo!
When I was on Tykerb, I didn't notice significant hair loss, just some thinning maybe.

<3 Lolly

I feel your pain -- this is the second time I've lost my hair. Just when my eyebrows/lashes started growing back - WHAM - bald again! At least we save money on hair care products.

Dear Sheila,

I also know all to well how you feel this is my fourth time losing my hair and to tell you the truth it was the easiest for me. I pray this treatment kick cancer's butt!!!!!!! Although my hair is growing again I have a cat scan tomorrow and will see the doctor on Monday and I may be going on the same treatment as you. So I guess this will be the fifth time I lose my hair, but in the big picture being here is alot more important,( but it still is not fair ) Keep your spirits up my friend!