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Will Chemotherapy Cause Hair Loss?
My Aunt has been found to have a brest cancer & the Doctors have found a tumor in her right brest. After biopsy the doctors found out that this has not be spread to the rest of the body & can be operated. But before the operation they wanted to start Chemotheraphy so that the tumor could shrink a bit. She has undergone ger first Chemo session. She may have her second session after 2 weeks. Will she have hairfall?
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Hello dear. i have gone though your details. With the present treatment chemo regimens for breast cancer, hair fall is certain. But she should not worry as hair re grow completely within 3 to 4 months after finishing the chemotherapy. So go ahead with the treatment. Thanks
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Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.
Yes,in most patients,we see hairfall but it depends on type of chemotherapy and it's dosage so we can't say how and in what intensity will it happen.
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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
Yes,in most patients,we see hairfall but it depends on type of chemotherapy and it's dosage so we can't say how and in what intensity will it happen.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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