Unfortunately, hair loss is another common side effect of these drugs. People who lose their hair often cover up by wearing wigs, hats or scarves. Most patients are entitled to a free wig from the National Health Service and your doctor or one of the nurses on the ward can arrange for a wig specialist to visit you. If you do lose your hair it will grow back over a period of 3-6 months. Although they may be hard to bear at the time, these side effects will disappear once your treatment is over.
Chemotherapy affects different people in different ways.
Some people find they are able to lead a fairly normal life during their treatment, but many find they become very tired and have to take things much more slowly. Do as much as you feel like and try not to overdo it. We would be pleased to send you a copy. Factsheets about individual drugs and their particular side effects are also available. All rights reserved.