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Chemo and hair

Friendly89
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Hi I’m due to start chemo and Imunetherapy for my stage 4 metastatic lung cancer spread unit bone I’m worried about loosing my hair and read that I should get it done before I start treatment but the nurse said I probably won’t loose it just thin maybe but I don’t want to walk about like that and she didn’t seem very helpful just said oh we don’t do that! Please can you help on this matter thanks Mel 

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  • Hello Friendly89 and thanks for posting here

    I am sorry to hear you are about to start treatment and appreciate the concerns you have.

    Hair loss or thinning is often worrying for many patients who are having chemotherapy and we have more information about this here.

    Not all chemotherapy drugs do cause hair loss and I guess because of the response from your nurse that this is probably the case for you. If and when there may be some hair thinning from a drug it often isn't enough to be noticeable to other people.

    You may wish to post this in other threads on this forum to ask others who have been through similar to ask what their experiences were and if they can put your mind at ease. Or if they can suggest some things to help you with this.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Naomi

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  • Hello Friendly89 and thanks for posting here

    I am sorry to hear you are about to start treatment and appreciate the concerns you have.

    Hair loss or thinning is often worrying for many patients who are having chemotherapy and we have more information about this here.

    Not all chemotherapy drugs do cause hair loss and I guess because of the response from your nurse that this is probably the case for you. If and when there may be some hair thinning from a drug it often isn't enough to be noticeable to other people.

    You may wish to post this in other threads on this forum to ask others who have been through similar to ask what their experiences were and if they can put your mind at ease. Or if they can suggest some things to help you with this.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Naomi

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