MO_Sugar Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Ok, the plan calls for me to start Topotecan tomorrow. Once a week for????? My question..........am I going to lose the lil baby hairs I JUST STARTED GETTING!!!!!!!! I swear it is a conspiracy to keep me from getting hair back!!!!! I know one of the side effects can be hair loss but I wanted to hear from some of my sisters and brothers here what they experienced. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 All I can share is that Lucie's hair began to come back at the time she went on Iressa and the Iressa slowed the growth of her hair. When she got off the Iressa, her hair grew more naturally. I hope you can keep yours. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest It's Fay A. Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Can't answer this one, Mo, but just want you to know that I'll be keeping my toes crossed that you get to keep your own hair. (not crossing the fingers or eyes these days, as whatever magic that may have held in days past is now DAYS PAST! ) So crossed toes it is! It will mean walking funny, but hey...you're worth it. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JasonChang Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 My dad who also used topotecan as a second line chemotherapy, did not lose his hair during the course of the treatment. HTH jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Well, Mo, it looks like your fuzz will stick around for a while. I pray your hair grows in nicely. The brave bald chemo cut is nice, but.... it's nice to grow it out too. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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