2019年4月1日 · It is widely assumed that if you have cancer, you will eventually lose all your hair. But is cancer itself the hair-loss culprit? The answer is no. Alopecia, or hair loss, occurs as a secondary result of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Both chemotherapy and radiation attack the rapidly growing cancer cells in your body.

2024年3月7日 · If you have cancer and are about to start chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very real. People with cancer report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most as they face cancer treatment.

Certain cancer treatments, like chemo, make people lose some or all of their hair. Learn what to expect and how to cope with treatment-related hair loss.

2024年1月10日 · Every person’s cancer journey is unique, but some of the reasons people shave their heads during treatment include: A desire to “take control” of hair loss. Losing your hair during cancer treatment can cause unpleasant emotions like fear, anger, embarrassment, etc.

Hair loss occurs as a result of chemotherapy or radiation treatment for your cancer. The medical name for your hair loss is alopecia (al-o-pee-sha). This will help you to understand your hair loss and deal with this distressing side effect.

2024年6月14日 · A 41-year-old mother of two, Posner had long, flowing locks before she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She went bald as a result of her life-saving chemotherapy treatment.

Hair loss, also called alopecia, is a side effect of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Learn how to cope with and manage hair loss. Listen to tips from others who have experienced hair loss.

Hair loss (also called alopecia) is one of the most asked-about side effects of cancer treatment. Learn which cancer treatments can cause hair loss and get tips for managing and coping during the process. Scalp cooling is a type of therapy that might reduce hair loss caused by …

2023年8月24日 · Hair loss due to chemotherapy generally occurs within 1–3 weeks of starting treatment. It can start to become more apparent 1–2 months after a person begins treatment. A person’s hair may...

2024年11月19日 · People with more hair loss can use camouflage to cover their whole scalp. Those with bald spots or small spots of thinning can use camouflage to cover only those areas. When using a hair camouflage product, choose a color that matches the color of your hair roots.