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hair loss with Avastin?

Barbara53
Barbara53 CSN Member Posts: 652
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
My mother (3c/4 Feb 09) received two infusions of carbo for recurrence, which made her hair thin a little but didn't make it fall out. Last week Avastin was added -- she got her first infusion of it, along with carbo #3 and a neulasta shot on Friday. Today she read that hair loss is on the list of side effects experienced by more than 30 percent of people who get Avastin. As if she didn't feel bad enough! So tell us, those few of you who may have first-hand reports, is there significant hair loss with Avastin?
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  • Chemo_Princess
    Chemo_Princess CSN Member Posts: 105
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    Avastin
    I was on avastin for nine months and did not experience any hair loss. I hope your mom has good luck with it!
    Blessings,
    Natalie
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  • Tethys41
    Tethys41 CSN Member Posts: 1,383 Member
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    Avastin and hair
    I've been on Avastin since September of 2009. Initially I was also on carboplatin and taxol, and lost my hair. I had some hair re-growth starting in December, even though I was still on all three drugs. I have been on maintenance avastin since March 2010 and my hair is back.

    I read somewhere that they list hairloss as a side effect because some people on avastin experience this. The article explained further, however, that the side effect of hair loss is listed, but it isn't clear how many of those experiencing it are on other chemo drugs that may be the real cause of hair loss.
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  • Cayman
    Cayman CSN Member Posts: 9 Member
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    Cold cap for Avastin?

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  • suz_boston
    suz_boston CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
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    I have been on Avastin for 4 months and haven’t had any hair loss.

    wishing you well…

    -Suzanne

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