Does Herceptin slow hair growth?

al from Canada · 05-18-2006, 05:04 AM

Be patient, slow could also mean, "better than ever"!

Al

janet/FL · 05-18-2006, 05:21 AM

My hair is growing very slowly. Only 1.25 inch since going off Taxotere in November. It does seem think enough if it would just grow! Since it is curly and rather wooley, it doesnt make me look like me! My nails are very thin. I can't even open a clasp on a bracelet to put one on as my nail just splits. I certainly could be worse! Just wish my hair would GROW !
Janet

tousled1 · 05-18-2006, 05:38 AM

I am not on Herceptin yet, but I must say if it does slow hair growth that I would consider that a small price to pay for the benefit of the herceptin. I just finished my last round of Taxatore yesterday and I do have a little peach fuss on my head but I enjoy wearing hats. I'm just hoping that when my hair does grow back that it won't grow back under my arms or on my legs. I quite enjoy not having to shave!!

Jackie · 05-18-2006, 06:07 AM

My experience with Herceptin shows slowed hair growth. I finished chemo in Nov. and continued with Herceptin. I was taken off of Herceptin in March, due to a low Muga, for 9 weeks. During that 9 weeks I saw the hair growth to really pick up especially on my legs and underarms. I went back on Herceptin 2 weeks ago and the hair growth on my legs and underarms has really slowed. I have a friend who is about month behind me in treatment with continuous treatment of Herceptin. Her hair on her head is growing alot, but she isn't seeing much hair growth on her legs and underarms. That is my 2 cents worth.

cherylynnie · 05-18-2006, 09:01 AM

Are you on tamoxifen as well?