Does Oxaplatin and Capecitabine cause hair loss?

Hello

I’m starting chemotherapy on 7 June for 3 months and really worried about potential hair loss from taking the above drugs. My oncologist said I won’t lose my hair but wanted to get another view. Can you please advise if the chance of losing hair is quite small?  

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  • Hello and thanks for your post

    I see you’ve had some good replies already from other forum members.

    Your hair may get thinner. But you are unlikely to lose all the hair from your head. Hair loss usually starts after the first or second treatment. Your hair will usually grow back once treatment has finished but it is likely to be softer. It may grow back a different colour or be curlier than before.

    I hope this helps. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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  • Hello and thanks for your post

    I see you’ve had some good replies already from other forum members.

    Your hair may get thinner. But you are unlikely to lose all the hair from your head. Hair loss usually starts after the first or second treatment. Your hair will usually grow back once treatment has finished but it is likely to be softer. It may grow back a different colour or be curlier than before.

    I hope this helps. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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