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Old 10-16-2013, 03:49 PM   #11
caya
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Re: First chemo treatment

I think I started to "shed" around Day 17 -18. But you could go into the next round of chemo with hair. Your scalp may itch, tingle or just hurt in advance. You may be washing your hair in the shower and handfuls may come out.

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