Thanks a lot. I like the way you are talking and explaining things gently with lots of care and understanding of patient’s emotions and what do they go through 😊💕👍
Your strength and perspective are truly admirable, especially going through this for a second time. Hair loss can be a difficult part of the journey for many, but it sounds like you’re focused on the bigger picture-your health and recovery. Wishing you all the best as you move through your treatment.
Me too! I was diagnosed with Grade 1 IDC last Monday and have been watching her videos to help me navigate the process and learn what my options are. MRI scheduled for Wednesday. Keep me prayed up, folks ❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your journey with us. Starting chemotherapy is an important step, and it's understandable to have mixed feelings during this time. Know that you have a community here rooting for your strength and recovery every step of the way.
Thank you very much for this video Dr. Griggs. Hair loss was one of the most worrying things before chemotherapy and this is one of the videos I watched. I did cut my hair short first and then I cut it completely later- thank you for the tip🙏. The hair has started growing back now, it feels very nice. My questions now are, when the hair grows back with a lot of grey hair will it stay like that or it can change to its usual color? What can one do?
So happy it was helpful to have an intermediate cut. It's hard to know at this point about the color. Some people keep that initial gray, but it's probably too early to say.
Hair loss during radiation treatment is seen when radiation therapy is given to the head. It may be helpful to know that in a normal adult, on average, 50 to 100 hairs a day are lost. It is common during breast cancer and its treatment to notice every single one of those hairs. Hair loss can increase in people under stress, immediately after a stressful period (such as surgery), and as a result of other medical conditions. If it is related to the stress of surgery, hair loss generally begins about 2 to 4 months after the surgery. Your medical team may be helpful in directing you through a standard evaluation if you continue to notice excessive (more than 150 hairs/day) hair loss.
Thanks for writing. Yes, the cooling caps can help, but many people continue to experience hair loss. I wish you were having better results. It is likely that you will be able to keep much of your hair.
Maam are there any long term side effects like damaging brain using scalp cooling during EC and Taxol chemo...does Scalp cooling machine helps in EC and Taxol regime
Scalp cooling can help to varying extent based on the chemotherapy. Fortunately, there is no evidence of damage to the central nervous system, including the brain.
Hello ma'am Thanks for this really important information. My mother is in chemo for breast cancer, herceptin 100mg every week for 12 weeks,then 4 cycles of 21 days,4 weeks are completed,now hair fall started,is she will loss her all hairs.is this much chemo will be enough for her for her 2 postive treatment
Without knowing the exact diagnosis and being involved in your mother's care, it is difficult for us to comment on the treatment plan. This is a great question for her to ask her doctor. Your mother is fortunate to have you.
A bit of been there done that. Go figure not in one place are you told just how painful that hair loss is. Its as if the hair was pulled out by the roots. Your scalp can remain sensitive for up to a year post chemo. On wearing wigs. Get yourself wig glue. Wigs weren't meant to stay put on a slilpery bald head. I was constantly tugging and adjusting mine. To the point I gave up and stuck with stocking caps. A lot of money totally wasted. & Yes ladies your scalp is going to hurt. Be prepared.
Thank you for sharing your personal experience with hair loss during chemotherapy. Some people have a lot of pain with hair loss, and many (most) do not experience the pain you've had. Hair loss is a really hard side effect that isn't often discussed in terms of the pain it can cause. Your advice on dealing with wigs and opting for stocking caps can be very helpful to others going through similar challenges.
Thank you for watching. We love your perspective. That's a powerful decision, and it speaks to your strength and confidence. Embracing your natural self, especially during a challenging time like chemotherapy, is incredibly empowering. Your attitude is an inspiration to many. Yerbba appreciates you!
you talk so nicely that warms my heart
Thank you so much for your kind words. We love doing this work.
i just got diagnosed with MDC 2 days ago and i am meeting with my team on Monday
Hope your appointment goes well. We will be thinking of you.
You are so gentle . Wish you were my doctor.
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for this my mom is fighting right now and hair loss just started for her.
It is so hard to lose our hair. It's important that you allow yourself to be sad about this. We hope you and your family the absolute best.
Thanks a lot. I like the way you are talking and explaining things gently with lots of care and understanding of patient’s emotions and what do they go through 😊💕👍
Thank you for your kind comment and for watching.
Thank you for taking the time and for the kindness and compassion you always show.
You are so welcome.
I’m in Canada and I was able to choose a free loaner wig in similar colours and styles to my own hair through the Cancer Society B.C. .
Thanks for sharing your experience. A lot of cancer centers have wigs that they can give to people who can't afford to buy a nice wig.
Thanks for the good news, always informative video, keep it up.
Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching.
I’m not worried about losing my hair. I have had chemotherapy before this is my second time of cancer but a different kind.
Your strength and perspective are truly admirable, especially going through this for a second time. Hair loss can be a difficult part of the journey for many, but it sounds like you’re focused on the bigger picture-your health and recovery. Wishing you all the best as you move through your treatment.
Binge watching your videos while going through my diagnosis process 😊
Nice to hear they've been helpful!
Me too 😀 the more 8 know the more confident I feel .
Me too! I was diagnosed with Grade 1 IDC last Monday and have been watching her videos to help me navigate the process and learn what my options are. MRI scheduled for Wednesday. Keep me prayed up, folks ❤❤❤
I love your videos...i am stage 1 A...I start my chemo already..evry week for 3 months😢😢😢pls. pray 4 me
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your journey with us. Starting chemotherapy is an important step, and it's understandable to have mixed feelings during this time. Know that you have a community here rooting for your strength and recovery every step of the way.
Thank you very much for this video Dr. Griggs.
Hair loss was one of the most worrying things before chemotherapy and this is one of the videos I watched.
I did cut my hair short first and then I cut it completely later- thank you for the tip🙏.
The hair has started growing back now, it feels very nice.
My questions now are, when the hair grows back with a lot of grey hair will it stay like that or it can change to its usual color? What can one do?
So happy it was helpful to have an intermediate cut. It's hard to know at this point about the color. Some people keep that initial gray, but it's probably too early to say.
Thank you so much for this vídeos. So helpful.
Glad it was helpful.
what’s your thoughts about cooling cap to save the hair,?
These caps help many women maintain their hair during chemotherapy. The logistics and financial costs can be a barrier to many people.
I have only had radiation treatments but my hair is coming out in my hair brush constantly.
Hair loss during radiation treatment is seen when radiation therapy is given to the head. It may be helpful to know that in a normal adult, on average, 50 to 100 hairs a day are lost. It is common during breast cancer and its treatment to notice every single one of those hairs. Hair loss can increase in people under stress, immediately after a stressful period (such as surgery), and as a result of other medical conditions. If it is related to the stress of surgery, hair loss generally begins about 2 to 4 months after the surgery. Your medical team may be helpful in directing you through a standard evaluation if you continue to notice excessive (more than 150 hairs/day) hair loss.
what’s your thoughts about cooling cap to save the hair, they are FDA approved
These caps help many women maintain their hair during chemotherapy. The logistics and financial costs can be a barrier to many people.
Very encouraging!
Thank you!
Tamoxifen indeed causes hair loss, please inform the public correctly. I have personal experience in this regard and it is more common than reported!
Thanks for watching. In people who get hair thinning with tamoxifen, it is really upsetting. I'm sorry to hear that you're having this side effect.
I am a woman from India going through tremendous hair loss due to chemo....I am taking cooling cap treatment still hair loss is there. 😭
Thanks for writing. Yes, the cooling caps can help, but many people continue to experience hair loss. I wish you were having better results. It is likely that you will be able to keep much of your hair.
what’s your thoughts about cool cap to save the hair ?
These caps help many women maintain their hair during chemotherapy. The logistics and financial costs can be a barrier to many people.
Maam are there any long term side effects like damaging brain using scalp cooling during EC and Taxol chemo...does Scalp cooling machine helps in EC and Taxol regime
Scalp cooling can help to varying extent based on the chemotherapy. Fortunately, there is no evidence of damage to the central nervous system, including the brain.
Hello ma'am
Thanks for this really important information.
My mother is in chemo for breast cancer, herceptin 100mg every week for 12 weeks,then 4 cycles of 21 days,4 weeks are completed,now hair fall started,is she will loss her all hairs.is this much chemo will be enough for her for her 2 postive treatment
Without knowing the exact diagnosis and being involved in your mother's care, it is difficult for us to comment on the treatment plan. This is a great question for her to ask her doctor. Your mother is fortunate to have you.
A bit of been there done that. Go figure not in one place are you told just how painful that hair loss is. Its as if the hair was pulled out by the roots. Your scalp can remain sensitive for up to a year post chemo. On wearing wigs. Get yourself wig glue. Wigs weren't meant to stay put on a slilpery bald head. I was constantly tugging and adjusting mine. To the point I gave up and stuck with stocking caps. A lot of money totally wasted. & Yes ladies your scalp is going to hurt. Be prepared.
Thank you for sharing your personal experience with hair loss during chemotherapy. Some people have a lot of pain with hair loss, and many (most) do not experience the pain you've had. Hair loss is a really hard side effect that isn't often discussed in terms of the pain it can cause. Your advice on dealing with wigs and opting for stocking caps can be very helpful to others going through similar challenges.
Tomorrow i cut my hair.. Stages 1. Breast cancer here
good luck! I also stage 1 breast cancer, and will need to face the chemo in a few couple weeks!
We hope that you are holding up. Thanks for writing.
I've decided when I do chemo if I lose my hair so be it. No wigs, scarves or hats for me! You see bald men all the time, why not women too!!!!
Thank you for watching. We love your perspective. That's a powerful decision, and it speaks to your strength and confidence. Embracing your natural self, especially during a challenging time like chemotherapy, is incredibly empowering. Your attitude is an inspiration to many. Yerbba appreciates you!