Doxil-hair loss

summer34
summer34 Member Posts: 1
in Ovarian Cancer #1

I am starting Doxil at the end of this month.  I have heard and read different comments about hair loss and Doxil.  Some sites are saying I will loose my hair, others are saying I will probably have thining of the hair.  I have lost my hair before, so this will not be new to me.  I would just like to be prepared.  I would like to hear from real survivors that have had Doxil and know what happened to their hair, and ANY recommendations/suggestions to help me get through this treatment.  I have been on Avastan for the past 2 years, and that was a piece of cake.  I had NO side effects.

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  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 Member Posts: 735 Member
    #2
    Doxil

    I was only on Doxil for four rounds  but it did not really cause hair loss if anything the Carbo I took with it may have caused some thinning and slow growth.

    Listen to your doctors and nurses ; nothing hot spicy or temperature wise. Try to stay off your feet after your treatment . Ice your hands and feet before ,during and after treatment. I'm sure there is more that other ladies will post too. Good Luck!

    Colleen

  • SunshineLeslie
    SunshineLeslie Member Posts: 2
    #3
    Doxil

    I didn't lose my hair with Doxil, but I had a lot of thinning.  The texture of my hair changed too. I lost my hair the first time around, so I was okay with the thinning. Doxil made my a little sick to my stomach. My oncologist was surprised by this because I guess it doesn't usually do that but he put me on some meds to control it. I usually didn't feel great for a week and then I was fine until the next treatment. I didn't get the rash on my hands or feet. Best of luck to you!

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