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Old 08-06-2007, 12:20 PM   #1
AliciaC
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Question Abraxane & hair loss

I need some comments from those of you who have taken Abraxane with Avastin. I'm expecting to lose my hair (AGAIN!) and would just like to know when to expect it. I have had two Abraxane treatments so far, once a week. Thanks.

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Old 08-06-2007, 10:26 PM   #2
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Hi Alicia; I've been on weekly Abraxane since late April of this year, along with daily Tykerb. I started having hair thinning after about 2 weeks, and after a couple of weeks of "shedding" just got tired of that and had my hubby shave my head. It's been growing in since then, although slowly, so I probably wouldn't have lost it all, just would have been pretty thin.
Just wait it out and see what happens, maybe you'll be lucky and just get thinning!

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Old 08-07-2007, 06:22 AM   #3
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Alicia
My friend was on Abraxane for 4 mos and never did lose her hair....everyone is different it seems...just like some people have certain side effects others never get...same goes for hair loss. Hope you keep yours!
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Old 08-07-2007, 06:26 AM   #4
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I finally shaved mine after 4 cycles ( 1 a week, 4th week off) of Abraxane. It fell out really slow but my ponytail hid it. I shaved it, but it still grows, so I have never been bald, bald with it. Good Luck!
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Old 08-07-2007, 02:29 PM   #5
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Thanks everyone for the info on Abraxane. I feel like I know all of you because I've been reading the posts on this site for quite a while.
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