Confidence After Cancer: How to Treat Hair Loss
For many people, hair is a principal part of their identity. How hair is styled, and its length, texture, and color are critically important. Even its smell makes the difference between a confident day and an insecure day – the sort of day often referred to as a “bad hair day.” When you receive a […]
What You Should Know About Chemotherapy and Hair Loss
Hair loss is a common and pretty well-known side effect of chemotherapy. But, why? And, is there any way to prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss? Let’s answer those questions now. Why Does Chemotherapy Cause Hair Loss? Chemotherapy drugs are very powerful, and they work by attacking rapidly growing cancer cells. Unfortunately, these drugs also attack other […]
Hair Loss during Chemotherapy and What to Expect
Hair loss or hair thinning is a common side effect of chemotherapy. That’s because the drugs not only attack cancer cells but other cells as well, including hair root cells. Not every chemotherapy patient will lose their hair, but many will, particularly breast cancer patients. Their usual chemo treatments are particularly difficult on hair roots, […]