It's pretty common to have thinning or loss of hair, starting 7 to 10 days after the chemotherapy is given. What happens is that the hair protein is not made for a period of several days, and as the hair shaft is gradually pushed up toward the surface, this weak area breaks off.
Some agents are much more prominent in their effect on the hair than others.
The drugs commonly used to deal with breast cancer have a devastating effect on hair growth, and consequently, there are support groups that deal with hair loss and with cosmetic effects. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.