Breast cancer
posted by Debbie Harrington
07 April 2022

Hair regrowth After Chemo & Radiotherapy

Last reply: 12 April 2022 13:51

Hi there, I finished Chemotherapy at the end of February and finished Radiotherapy on 22nd March. I am worried that my hair won't grow back. I am becoming quite anxious about it. I didn't lose my eyelashes or eyebrows, which I am very grateful for, but I only have a very small scattered bit of white hair on my head. I was OK during my treatments but now feeling quite low and miss my lovely blonde curly hair and worried that it will never come back ever again. Has anyone any advise to suggestions on how to help the hair growth along? Many thanks

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commented by Catlover
08 April 2022

08 April 2022 06:04

Hello there I have just read your post. I finished treatment last April for Cancer. I also had Chemotherapy and Radiation. I lost all my hair. I finished my treatment on the 18th of April 2021. When I finished treatment my hair was very short white fuzz. My hair started to come back very slowly. But it grew back. It takes time and patience. Eat good nutritious food that helps with hair growth. Over time the more the treatment leaves your body. The more your body and hair will get back to normal. I hope that this helps.

commented by Catlover
08 April 2022

08 April 2022 09:35

The very best of luck with your recovery .

commented by Debbie Harrington
12 April 2022

12 April 2022 13:51

Thank you. Feeling quite low after all the treatment. Can't wait to feel like myself again.

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