Chemo with radiation/ Did your hair fall out?

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  • donna b
    donna b Member Posts: 13
    #22
    hair loss

    Thanks everyone for the comments regarding hair loss. It seem like everyone is different, as with other side effects. Well, my journey is about to begin. Two more days and I will go to get fitted for my mask and to meet the staff. Radiation begins next week, with chemo starting the following week. The closer it gets, the more scared I get. Just trying to enjoy my "last" meals.

     

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #23
    donna b said:

    hair loss

    Thanks everyone for the comments regarding hair loss. It seem like everyone is different, as with other side effects. Well, my journey is about to begin. Two more days and I will go to get fitted for my mask and to meet the staff. Radiation begins next week, with chemo starting the following week. The closer it gets, the more scared I get. Just trying to enjoy my "last" meals.

     

    donna, sorry u r scared about

    donna, sorry u r scared about tx but i think we all were.  once its started tho, the days go fast and u r n the recovery stage b4 u know it!!  hang n there and come here ofte.  we're here to encourage u and answer any questions u may have.  let us know how u do.

    dj

  • donna b
    donna b Member Posts: 13
    #24
    erbitux

    dr decided to use urbitux. side effects anyone?  today is treatment number 1.

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #25
    donna b said:

    erbitux

    dr decided to use urbitux. side effects anyone?  today is treatment number 1.

    The main side effect

    I've heard about with erbitux is the skin issues....like bad acne.  I'm trying to remember if it itched, but it seems to me most people didn't have any pain.  You are going to do fine....truly.  I think it's easier on the body than Cisplatin....and in my opinion, even Cisplatin is easier than 5FU. 

    Rads have their own set of side effects than come on gradually....stick around here and ask questions.....these folks will help you get through those.

    p

  • cadharose
    cadharose Member Posts: 52
    #26
    I had 35 days of IMRT and 3

    I had 35 days of IMRT and 3 rounds of Cisplatin (that was the only chemo drug I received). The only hair I lost was due to the radiation. I didn't lose any hair from the chemo. The hair I lost was on the back of my head at the nape of my neck where they aimed the radiation, and that is growing back, thankfully.

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