paclitaxel

Living with secondary breast cancer Supporting each other and sharing experiences
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Does anyone know if taking paclitaxel weekly for 12 weeks will cause hair loss as it will be a lower dosage.

Thanks for any help.

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Hi Gina

Although I’ve not had pacitaxel I know of other ladies who have and yes, unfortunately it does cause hair loss. Possibly using the cold cap can help.

Nicky x

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Hi Gina

I had 28 weekly sessions of paclitaxel & yes unfortunately you do lose your hair. Have lost mine 3 times & never used the cold cap as I couldn’t be bothered to. I have over 30 different turbans & 6 wigs in my collection!!

All the very best with your treatment & I hope it does the trick for you.

Helen x