Hair loss

Hello, I finished 12 weeks of paclitaxel treatment for early breast cancer just over three weeks ago. I used the cold cap and managed to keep a respectable amount of hair, but it is still coming out. Can anyone tell me when the hair loss is likely to stop? I am still on three-weekly herceptin injections.

 

Thanks,

Elly

  • Hello Ellybean and welcome to the forum.

    As everyone reacts differently to the cold cap it's difficult for anyone to say when this might stop for you but I'm sure some of our members will be happy to share their experiences with you when they come across your post.

    If you'd like to get our cancer nurses thoughts on this, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Fingers crossed there won't be too much more hair loss and the rest of your treatment goes well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator