The amount of hair loss can range from thinning to complete baldness. For patients treated with chemotherapy, the degree of hair loss is dependent upon the drug and dosage used. Your physician or nurse can tell you what hair loss to expect, depending on your individual treatment program. Fortunately, hair can start to grow back during chemo. For patients receiving radiation treatment, however, hair re-growth may not begin until several months after treatment has been completed.
Most people can count on scalp hair growth of about a half-inch each month.
Strangely, new hair growth can be slightly different in texture and color. In some cases, this can be a plus, as when your hair was too thin or you did not like the color. Again, check with your physician or nurse if you are not sure. Losing facial hair can be very stressful. After all, we look in the mirror daily and expect to see eyebrows and eyelashes.