Chemotherapy Hair Loss

While no one wants to be in the position that requires them to take chemotherapy, unfortunately, these things happen. While it is relatively well known that chemotherapy causes hair loss, most people do not understand why. With that in mind, here is a closer look

Breast cancer is a disease that occurs when cells in the breast reproduce at an abnormal rate. It is the most prevalent form of cancer in women. It affects 2.1 million women every year, making it vital for breast cancer awareness. Worthy to note, breast

There are many side effects that occur when someone has to have chemotherapy treatment. One side effect that is most worrisome to people is hair loss. People are worried about losing their hair, what they are going to look like and how it is going

Battling breast cancer is never easy. Chemotherapy is a common treatment used during this battle. A side effect of chemotherapy is hair loss, and this can often the situation even more difficult because people often start to feel self-conscious about their appearance while also worrying

Sometimes the same cancer treatment that gives you back your health (or even your life) takes something away in the process -- namely, your hair. Chemotherapy typically causes hair loss, not in an even pattern, but in unpredictable clumps. Thankfully, this situation is temporary, and

During recovery from cancer and throughout chemotherapy, you want to optimize your healing potential by reducing stress. Having knowledge and strategies for dealing with hair loss reduces fear and encourages healing by reducing stress. For some people, the fear of losing their hair is the

Karen’s first bout with cancer wasn’t so bad. A week in hospital following surgery, then six months of radiation treatments. After that, she was cancer-free for seven years. When the cancer returned, it came back with a vengeance. More surgery. Now came the chemotherapy, and