Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyBCTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Stockton, CA

I have a question, it can be to anyone. After Chemo can you start to grow your hair back even if still on maintenance medication? I guess what I'm asking is do the preventive medicine like herceptain, and other medications keep your hair from growing back as well?

April 27, 2015
 · 
Reactions
A MyBCTeam Member

My hair actually started growing back before I stopped my Chemo treatments. I continue on Herceptin and Pertuzamab and my hair is doing great. It has grown about 4+ inches in the last year. I take Biotin to help with growth.

April 28, 2015 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

Hang in there! Sounds like you are doing great! I have been on Herceptin and Perjeta for almost 3 years (Taxotere was in the mix for the first 7 months). I deal with some joint stiffness and fatigue, but like you I work from home so I can take short naps if needed. We just keep on keeping on!

July 9, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I finished chemo on March 9th...hair is starting to come in and I am on Herceptin to complete a year of the drug until November...it will grow on Herceptin!

April 27, 2015 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

I'm on herceptin only and my hair is growing

March 12, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you TC123! Yes, working from home is a blessing. Stay well!

July 9, 2016

Related Questions

View All
A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX