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Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment
Chemotherapy and hair loss: Why does it occur?
Chemotherapy and hair loss: What should you expect?
Chemotherapy and hair loss: Can hair loss be prevented?
Chemotherapy and hair loss: How to make the best of it
Chemotherapy and hair loss: Cover your head
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Why does it occur?
What should you expect?
When will your hair grow back?
Can hair loss be prevented?
How to make the best of it
Covering your head
Radiation therapy also can cause hair loss
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You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very real. Both men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most after being diagnosed with cancer.
For many, hair loss is a symbol to the world that you have cancer. If you aren't comfortable sharing this information with others, you may fear this side effect more than other chemotherapy complications. Talking to your cancer care team about your concerns and preparing for the possibility of hair loss may help you cope with this difficult side effect of treatment.
