When Will Hair Loss and Sickness Start After Chemotherapy?

I had my first chemo on Feb 7 and yesterday, day 12 after chemo, I noticed some clumps of hair starting to come out. Good luck to u!

Oh wow in 5 days

So on the 19 of February your hair start falling out

Mine started after second chemo. Then it came back out in clumps. Doesn’t take long

Thanks

My hair fell out in clumps after first treatment- around 2nd week

I made it to week 3 before it just started coming out in clumps.

What chemo are you taking? I am on the keynote 522 protocol. Taxol, keytruda and carboplatin. I just finished week 3 and I still have all my hair and have had very minimal side effects from the chemo.

Congratulations on completing your first chemotherapy session! Hair loss typically begins around 2-3 weeks after starting treatment, though this can vary from person to person and depends on the specific medications being used. Nausea and other side effects often appear within the first few days to a week after treatment, but many patients find that anti-nausea medications prescribed by their care team help manage these symptoms effectively. Consider connecting with others in this community who can share their experiences and tips for managing these common treatment effects.