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janet11 · 12-14-2007, 09:28 AM

Hi all, I'm having the same problem: I have some hair on the sides but little on top. After TCH (last treatment was a year ago), and last Herceptin was in May.... I do the 'monthly celebration' thing (it takes me that long to notice changes).

I was getting pretty discouraged a couple months ago and finally bought a wig ( 10 months after the END of chemo) because I was so disappointed that I had so little hair (or too much scalp). But I'm noticing that the sides are filling in now and I even have a bit of hairline on top.

I AM using minoxidil per my onc suggestion. Am hoping that's just stimulating things and getting it to 'jump start' and that it won't fall out when I stop using it.

Like most people here, I knew I would likely lose my hair during chemo. But I never thought that it might not regrow. Yuckers.

Janet in TX too

12-14-2007, 09:28 AM	#18
janet11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 138	Hi all, I'm having the same problem: I have some hair on the sides but little on top. After TCH (last treatment was a year ago), and last Herceptin was in May.... I do the 'monthly celebration' thing (it takes me that long to notice changes). I was getting pretty discouraged a couple months ago and finally bought a wig ( 10 months after the END of chemo) because I was so disappointed that I had so little hair (or too much scalp). But I'm noticing that the sides are filling in now and I even have a bit of hairline on top. I AM using minoxidil per my onc suggestion. Am hoping that's just stimulating things and getting it to 'jump start' and that it won't fall out when I stop using it. Like most people here, I knew I would likely lose my hair during chemo. But I never thought that it might not regrow. Yuckers. Janet in TX too __________________ Janet in Rowlett Texas Dx July 2006 IDC 1.8cm, ER-/PR- HER2+ (FISH 7), KI67 High (60%) grade 3, TOPO II neg Aug2006: lumpectomy, SNB (4 nodes neg), Stage 1 Jan 2007: Finished 6 cycles of TCH (Taxotere, Carboplatin, Her ceptin). Then Herceptin every 3 weeks. Feb 2007: Completed Radiation May 2007: Stopped Herceptin due to low LVEF (49%) July 2007: LVEF now 44% -- starting Coreg May 2008: Heart NORMAL! Yippee.