Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
- Unfortunately, one of the most effective chemo drugs for ovarian cancer does typically cause women to lose their hair
- Hair loss during treatment can be distressing for many women, but it’s important to remember it’s only temporary
- There’s a wealth of resources available to help women manage hair loss
“Despite many claims that there are ways to prevent that from happening, it is a side effect unfortunately that cannot be stopped,” says Dr. Yvette Williams-Brown, a gynecologic oncologist at the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes at UTHealth Austin.
Read MoreHair loss can one of the tougher side effects to deal with during treatment — emotionally as well as physically — but there many services out there that help women deal with the side effect. Many insurance companies often cover the cost of wigs, for instance, and custom wig makers can do a remarkable job helping you find the best wig for you — be it one that matches the look and feel of your normal hair, or one that gives you a whole new look. Some women prefer not to wear wigs at all. These decisions, of course, are yours to make.
The SurvivorNet Community on Coping with Hair Loss During Treatment
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- Preventing Hair Loss During Chemotherapy: Scalp-Cooling Devices
- Bold, Bald & Beautiful: Kara Ladd Met a New Version of Herself After Her Cancer Diagnosis
- “Do You Wanna Shave My Head?”: How a Mother and Daughter Bonded Over a Cancer Milestone
- “I Compared My Noggin To Different Objects” — Blogger Georgie Swallows, 27, Says Playing With Her New Look Gives Her Confidence During Cancer
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