Biotin success after taxotere - yeah!

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Teach76
Teach76 Member Posts: 351 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

I had finished my chemo in November 2015 (taxotere and cytoxin).  When my hair returned, I was satisfied with its progress.  Then I was given Armidex in July 2016 and switched to Femara(Letrizole) because of SE.  Sadly I began to see the crown of my head get thinner and thinner.  I added Biotin to my pillbox for each day, and after 8 months I can actually say that I am seeing new growth in the front.

i know that not all here have had positive experiences, and I am not saying this will be a permanent fix for me either.  I am just sharing to say that sometimes it does not hurt to try something that may help, and right now I am glad that I continued over these months.  Again, six months from now I may be pulling it out of the drain, but I will rejoice in the possibility of at least looking better for my daughter's wedding in October!

Thanks to all who share their experiences.  I always know I am not alone in my concerns and crazy goals.

Kathy

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  • HapB
    HapB Member Posts: 527
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    Hair

    Kathy, I am glad to hear that something works. I am getting very concerned about the lack of new hair growth. I hate to take another pill, but hair is important!  

  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
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    Kathy

    You go girl, awesome!

    Annie

  • 626warrior
    626warrior Member Posts: 4
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    Hi- I'm new to CSN and tag

    Hi- I'm new to CSN and tag line caught my attention! I had my last chemo treatment on 6/16 and have a head full of "peach fuzz". Can you tell me the amount of mcg's /dosage of Biotin youve been taking. Thanks!

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