Hair question
 

Hello ladies! I have a hair re-growth question. I had my last TCHP combo on March 10th and my hair is finally growing back! Problem is, its spotty and uneven. I've noticed that my hair on my legs was very thin & once I shaved a few times it grew back more course so here's my question. .. should I shave my head to get it to come in more thick/course? I see many women with the 'post-chemo look' and I'm thinking thats exactly what I've got going on! Any advice would be appreciated!!!

Re: Hair question
 

Hi Fighting Fire! Mine is growing back slowly too and my scalp is disappearing here and there a little bit at a time. I didn't have Perjeta, but we finished chemo the same day.

It is mostly gray but I kind of figured that would happen. Right now I look like I have an extreme buzz cut! Not a lot of length but slowly getting filled in.

I know that doesn't answer your question ... just wanted to let you know you're not alone in the amount of growth since March 10th!! A day we will now celebrate every year with the dinner of our choice and chocolate!! :)

CA

Re: Hair question
 

Hi,

Sorry to say - initial hair growth is slow indeed (at least it was for me!). I finished chemo March 16, 2013 and didn't go without my wig until September, 2013. And that was my choice...

My hair (BC - before chemo) was very thick and curly and grew like a weed. It took about 6 months for it to begin growing so I could see the progress (through my grey roots, lol). It's still thick and curly, but finer.

My leg hair is still sparse, my eyebrows are still sparse but filling in very slowly. Never lost my eyelashes. About the only thing that came in quickly was my facial hair - go figure ;-)

Be patient, your hair will come back. Your body takes a while to recover from the chemo poison and you will get stronger every week - promise! The worst is over

Best

Janis

Re: Hair question
 

Carol Ann- I'm afraid some of my brown growth is missing some pigment (its gray but shhh!) I guess I'm being impatient! I may try Nioxin. It can't hurt! And I have been celebrating each week without chemo! Herceptin only has been a breeze for me how about you???

Re: Hair question
 

Herceptin is so easy compared to chemo! I bloat some the first week and still have some fatigue, but nothing I can't handle! :)

Janis, thanks for the info!

CA