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Do all forms of chemotherapy cause hair loss?
Not all forms of chemotherapy can cause hair loss. Many have the potential for hair loss, but it is not a guaranteed side effect. For example, there are two kinds of chemotherapy, Aromasin and Tamoxifan. they are both pill form of chemotherapy and do not normally cause hair loss.
A 67 yr old man is diagnosed with cancer and subsequently undergoes chemotherapy As an expected side effect of chemotherapy his bone marrow stops functioning. What's the cause of this loss of function?
The purpose of chemotherapy is to destroy cells. That includes bone marrow cells.
How much hair falls out if you have cancer?
Cancer is not the cause of hair loss, it is actually a cure called Chemotherapy. Generally, when you undergo Chemotherapy treatment, you lose all hair on your body, including eyelash's and eyebrows.
What drug causes diarrhea hair loss and vomiting?
Chemotherapy drugs, which are part of an aggressive regimen in fighting cancer, cause all of those symptoms.
What can cause a woman to begin suffering from hair loss?
Women can begin suffering from hair loss due to genetics, sickness- such as cancer, chemotherapy, and other diseases that promote the loss of hair such as thyroid issues or autoimmune diseases. Female patterned hair loss connected to one's genetics is called alopecia.
Is it against the law to have Beard in Egypt?
It is not against the law, In the country of Egypt, to have a beard. There are some loss regarding beards in the act of worship.
What are the negative side effects of chemotherapy?
well 2 b honest I'm avin chemotherapy maself but here r the side affects. *Very sore mouth. *Sickness (feeling sick and throwing up.) *Loss of appetite. *sHORTAGE OF HEALTHY BLOOD CELLS.
Why is there hair loss when you have cancer?
Radiation and chemotherapy used to treat the cancer kills the hair roots.
Do dogs lose their fur if they get chemotherapy?
No. While veterinarians will treat dogs with cancer using chemotherapy, in general veterinarians do not allow dogs to have the side effects of chemotherapy that are tolerated in human medicine. If a dog starts to vomit, has diarrhea, becomes lethargy or withdrawn, the chemotherapy is reduced or stopped to preserve the dog's quality of life. I've seen over a hundred dogs in chemotherapy and none have had any chemotherapy-related fur loss.
How can lung cancer be treated, without noticeable side effects?
Lung cancer can be treated in any of at least three ways. That includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery. Surgery would not cause hair loss.
What are some of the common effects of chemotherapy?
There are a wide range of common effects that one might experience with chemotherapy. Some of the more common effects include hair loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. These symptoms tend to vary from person to person.
When you have cancer does your hair fall out?
although cancer does make your hair fall out (because you're just generally ill) it's actually the chemotherapy that makes it fall out. if you don't get the treatment, you'll still have some hair.
