2006-06-24 01:06:29 · 9 answers · asked by Pinky 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Chemotherapy (one of the treatments for some kinds of cancers) can cause hair loss. It kills rapidly growing cells like those int he hair follicles or the linign of the gut.
But hair doesn't always fall out and there are things like cold caps that can be worn on the head to help prevent hair loss.
2006-06-24 03:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by scaryclairy 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The treatment
2006-06-24 08:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by older hippie chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The treatment - or more specifically, chemotherapy
See the attached link
2006-06-24 08:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by Perkins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the kemo..... it kills the cancer, but it is such a harsh drug that it also affects the hair folicals in some way.
2006-06-24 08:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by doctor_johnnie_jointroller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the treatment because it attacks rapidly dividing cells such as hair, nails, skin...my mother lost her hair & her finger & toe nails. they grew back after treatment was over
2006-06-24 08:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by wildbillfcody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemotherapy makes your hair fall out.
Even if it's only by mouth you will lose your hair.
Better to lose your hair, than lose your life!
2006-06-24 08:22:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemo.
2006-06-24 08:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by phantom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the treatment of meds and radiation
2006-06-24 08:11:14 · answer #8 · answered by DON H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemotheoropy...Its the treatment
2006-06-24 08:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋