All Topics → Forum: Chemotherapy - Before, During and After → Topic: Hair Hair Hair - Another question
Posted on: Jun 15, 2008 09:16 AM
Deen wrote:
Hi All,
I know that there have been several threads on this, but I'm asking the question again: on average, when did your hair start growing back in after chemo?????
I'm 4 weeks out from my last AC and any positive encouragement (and "you're almost there" posts) would really make this week wonderful.
Deen.
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Apr 12, 2012 02:56 PM Momine wrote:
Wow, it really has grown!
Apr 12, 2012 03:20 PM NCbeachgal wrote:
Mccrimmon-stunning! You look fabulous, very beautiful. Nice hair color with those blue eyes.
Angie
Apr 12, 2012 03:29 PM Mtnmama52 wrote:
This is my first time on this site, and I'm already feeling better :)
I have my 8th and last taxol nxt tues, and between the bald head
And now missing lashes and brows! I've been more tgan a lil panicky!
Nice to see all the positive posts here.
:)
Apr 12, 2012 03:33 PM Ossa wrote:
Mntmama53 welcome to us
Mccrimmon you look great. We share cancerversaty, but you are a month ahead of me I am almost 6 monts out. Does not ave near as much hair as you (blame it on Herceptin) Going for my 6 week post rad checkup today..
Apr 12, 2012 03:36 PM Carrol2 wrote:
mccrimmon you look great! Nice and full and bangs!Apr 12, 2012 04:44 PM Mags20487 wrote:
Wow--mccrimmon--so full!!! I am only 4 months and not got so much up there..The hair is pretty short too LOL!
Maggie
Apr 12, 2012 04:51 PM onvacation wrote:
Heather it looks great! Love your blouse!
Apr 12, 2012 04:51 PM mccrimmon324 wrote:
Thank you ladies. I wish I could calm it down. It's like a giant puff ball. I'm hoping as it gets longer it gets weighed down a bit more.
Apr 12, 2012 05:33 PM CaitlinB wrote:
Hey Ladies,
Did any of you have your hair start to grow back during Taxol? I understand it's not as bad as the AC in terms of strength....just wondering when I can expect my hair to start regrowth. My last Taxol will be August 15th.
Thanks!
((((HUGS)))
Caitlin
Apr 12, 2012 06:48 PM onvacation wrote:
Also wondering if your hair starts to grow back during radiation? Just trying to figure out WHEN I will have hair. Pretty sad since I've only been bald a week!
Apr 12, 2012 07:18 PM 09fiesta wrote:
My hair began growing back about 4 weeks after I finished chemo on April 29 2009,by christmas I had a lovely flick out style in it and had blonde highlights...3 years on its very thick and grows at an astonaishing rate.I keep it in a bobbed style now but need to get it cut every 6 weeks to maintain it.I wore my wig until a week before christmas,as I didn,t like very short hair.I still think the hair loss was the worst part of my experience,however it does grow back .Best of luck and stay strong :)
Apr 12, 2012 07:22 PM LuvRVing wrote:
Onvacation - my hair started to grow back two weeks after chemo and grew well during radiation. I don't think it had any impact at all.
Apr 12, 2012 07:23 PM onvacation wrote:
Thanks Michelle - that is the answer I was hoping for!
Apr 12, 2012 08:35 PM Rocket wrote:
Onvacarion, radiation had no effect onmy hair regrowth. Mine began to grow back about 3-4 weeks following chemo. My hair looks a lot like Carrol2's hairstyle. I am two years PFC on April 15 th! Happy hair growing!
Apr 12, 2012 09:02 PM MizMarie wrote:
I did it!!!! Went topless today for the first time. I can't believe how nervous I was driving to rads, but my techs were so sweet and supportive. I also stopped at the grocery store, and if anybody stared at me, I didn't notice. Monday will be the real test, when I show up at work with my new "do". I know there will be comments, but I hope to not become a "go look at Marie's hair" topic of conversation. I don't know how to post a photo (I tried, but nothing happened).
Apr 12, 2012 09:05 PM LuvRVing wrote:
Woohoo, MizMarie!!! Don't worry about what others think, just go proudly into work realizing that they will come and look. It's human nature. Just wear a smile, accept those compliments, and feel good about being free at last!
Apr 12, 2012 09:06 PM LuvRVing wrote:
Woohoo, MizMarie!!! Don't worry about what others think, just go proudly into work realizing that they will come and look. It's human nature. Just wear a smile, accept those compliments, and feel good about being free at last!
Apr 12, 2012 09:13 PM javert2 wrote:
Caitlin B.,
My hair started to grow back in during Taxol. I was really surprised by it. I first noticed the "peach fuzz" about 2 months after my last AC. It grew at about 1/2 inch per month and is now at my shoulders (15 months after treatment). Hang in there!
((hugs to you))
Apr 12, 2012 09:46 PM Ossa wrote:
Woohoo Mizmarie, welcome to the topless side
Feel great doesn't itApr 12, 2012 09:56 PM mccrimmon324 wrote:
congrats Marie! Wear it with your head held high.
Apr 12, 2012 10:12 PM kks_rd wrote:
Bravo Marie! My first day topless at work was 10 times better than I thought it would be. Good luck and enjoy this side of the hair journey...
Apr 12, 2012 10:26 PM CaitlinB wrote:
Thank you, Javert2!
(((HUGS)))
Caitlin
Apr 12, 2012 10:50 PM shore1 wrote:
Mccrimmon, your hair looks great. I hope I have that much by the end of summer, which will be 7 months pfc for me.
Mizmarie, good for you :)
Caitlin, mine started growing around taxol #7 of 12.
Apr 12, 2012 10:58 PM javert2 wrote:
MizMarie,
So proud for you! It is so liberating to be free from the wigs and hats! I finally took the plunge when a friend of mine saw me "topless" and said, "Why do you wear a wig? I like you better this way." Then, once I did it, I wondered why I waited so long. Just own it and be proud because it symbolizes the battle you're fighting.
God bless!
Apr 12, 2012 11:23 PM Mtnmama52 wrote:
My only daughter is getting married in Sept., I would give anything
not to have to deal with this hot itchy wig! I'll be 5 mths out of chemo
by then. I was told you only need about 2 in of hair for
extensions. Anyone here go that route?
Apr 13, 2012 12:17 AM auntienance wrote:
Has anybody had your hair come in curly on one side only? This is driving me crazy. I did get some Got to Be Glued. This stuff works great. I'm going to see my hair dresser next week to see if she can do something with it. At least my thin spot on top is filling in! I'm 18 weeks PFC and have been going topless for a few weeks now. It's wonderful and truthfully, I haven't noticed any weird looks. I say go for it!
Apr 13, 2012 01:01 AM Ossa wrote:
auntinance I have the same problem, drives me crazy.. either curl or don't
Apr 13, 2012 01:00 PM Yvette10052011 wrote:
i have an eyelash update... i'm seeing my PS medical assistant on Monday for Latisse. i understand it could change/darken my eye color but my eyes are very dark brown so not a big deal + i understand a large amount has to actually get into my eye for this to happen. anyway, i bought two set of MAC eyelashes from Nordstrom a few weeks ago. i wasn't able to wear the lashes because their too difficult to apply + i heard the glue is bad for new lashes growing in. i brought them back to Nordstrom yesterday and the sales girl would not take them back (i had the receipt). i explained that i asked if i could return them when i bought them & was told: yes. she then said: well, not if they've been worn!! i then said i tried to apply one & it didn't work. the other set has never been worn. she held it up the package & examined it. i repeated that i was surprised by this & that the second set has not been worn. she sighed & said: well, i'll return one set this time only but not the one that's been worn. i looked at her & said: i only bought then because my lashes fell out during chemo. i have breast cancer & using the lashes with glue could impair regrowth. she looked at me with a blank stare & said: would you like the credit back on your Master Card? UGH!!! so much for the We Take Anything Back Reurn Policy at Nordstrom...
Apr 13, 2012 04:38 PM dechi wrote:
Onvacation and CaitlinB,
My hair started growing back on Taxol. It's about 1/2 inch on the top, shorter on the sides and back. I'm 14 weeks PFC from AC and 1 day PFC with Taxol! Grow hair grow!!