Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Hair Loss - Hair loss and cancer

One of the most common side effects of chemotherapy is hair loss. This "Helpful Facts" sheet answer questions about hair loss and offers alternatives for coping with this condition.

Why does chemotherapy cause hair loss?
Chemotherapy attacks cells in our body that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells. Some normal cells that also grow rapidly, like hair cells, are also affected.

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