Hair loss is one of the more distressing side effects of chemotherapy — but unfortunately, many chemotherapies do cause hair loss or thinning. Not all chemotherapies used to treat ovarian cancer cause hair loss, but a lot of them do. So it’s important to speak with your doctor about any personal issues that may be caused by the temporary loss or thinning of your hair. Your doctor or nurse may even be able to recommend a local wig-maker or something of that sort if you’re feeling particularly distressed by the possibility.
It’s also important to remember that the hair loss associated with chemo is temporary. Hair loss typically begins about three to four weeks after a woman begins chemotherapy for ovarian cancer — and will continue throughout treatment. Woman can expect regrowth around four to six weeks after they complete treatment. Patients may even experience some changes to hair color and texture when it begins growing back.
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