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hair loss with Cisplatin and Topotecan

froggy1
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Joined: Nov 2008
May 01, 2012 - 2:55 pm

Hi Ladies,
I am in the middle of a fight for my life. 'Had surgery in March to remove four tumors that were not responsive to chemo. They couldn't get the one, due to location, 'Had ten radiation chemos with three taxol "boosts" Now, on to the big stuff-cisplatin and topotecan.
I was surprised that my hair is already falling out from the taxol, but have been told I will lose it all. Does anybody have any experience with this?(cisplatin and topotecan)
I did lose it all with the original carbo/taxol. This is my third line of treatment.
undertreatment2012
Posts: 126
 Joined: Mar 2012
May 01, 2012 - 5:02 pm
hair

I am not under that treatment, but I feel so bad for you I had to respond. What kind of tumor did not respond to treatment and how did they know? Scans showed no shrinkage?? Third line of treatment, again I just feel bad for you. I hope they get things turned around.

froggy1
Posts: 208
 Joined: Nov 2008
May 02, 2012 - 4:40 pm
tumors

Thanks for your concern. The tumors grew rapidly. One day the PET was clear and the next one they were there. I think my Doctor felt that the best shot was to remove them surgically. My cancer is very aggressive. Be Well, Ginny
lovesanimals
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 Joined: Sep 2011
May 02, 2012 - 11:25 pm
Dear Ginny

I only had carbo/taxol so I can't speak to the other