Overcoming Chemo Hair Loss

[@treesforzoe4655]

You are the mentally strongest person I have ever watched. Please never stop helping people!

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️

[@barbarameehan113]

Great info. I lost my hair 2 weeks after I started chemo for st. 3c endometrial cancer. I am 82 so age and cancer have been a challenge.I never had good hair so I thought losing it wouldn't bother me but it does. Between being bald and all my wrinkles I look so old...wait a minute, I am old😁. Love seeing your doogie. 16, wow...we just lost our almost 18 yr. Old mini poodle in Dec. Remy was 3 weeks shy of 18. This came while dealing with my new dx. of cancer. We now have a 1yr. ole mini poodle mix who we were blest to find at a shelter. She had just been brought to the shelter. We call her Rosie...she is very active and is a joy. Our Remy, who died, saw to it that we are fulfilled by having another fur baby.😁🐶❤

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! Thank you for sharing! I love your outlook! A sense of humor is key. I’m sorry about your Remy! We lost Max 6 months ago now. Dogs are the best! He was there through both my cancer journeys. I’m so glad you found your new doggy! Keep healing! ❤️

[@rlb6363]

Marina you were very direct but gentle and this was a wonderful video-thank you for sharing. My sister is going thorough this. I dont believe hair loss its just vanity. Its primal too. You do not want to appear vulnerable or weak and you dont want pity. Pity is the worst for lowering endorphins that contribute to your over all health and wellbeing.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi, thank you! I hope some of this helps your sister. Yes, losing the hair has all kinds of emotions tied to it. Once I got past the fear of losing it though, I actually felt very empowered to truly come into myself. That can take time for a lot of people. But I do believe we project an energy with hair or without. Thanks again for the comment!

[@sonjafischer3181]

Thank you, SO MUCH, for sharing what to expect and how to deal with chemo. I am thrilled that you survived! I am here looking for help for my sister. She had cervical cancer. She is having an issue with her hair coming back in thinner than before. She had a very full head of hair and now the scalp shows. Thank you for sharing! God bless you.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! You’re so great to help your sister! ❤️

[@369blueneptune]

I found your video while sitting in a chair, taking an infusion. My hair began falling out yesterday morning and I'm grateful for your advice, ideas, and insights. To Your Health!🥂

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! So happy you found me! Glad I could help!

[@mslady1592]

So excited to see you HERE thrivin'& survivin' and still sharing in positive spirits and survivor's wisdom in 2023! #ThankYou! 🤗💞✨🙏🏾💐

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! I’m here for a long time! Love this community.

[@k_and_m8745]

I totally understand the feeling of vanity although I have never been prior to the worst haircut in the world I ever received when prepping myself for the hair loss, it made me feel vulnerable, self-conscious and I just wanted to hide, and disappear. So, I just did the buzz yesterday down to a 1.5 guard and it feels so much better and looks 10 times better than the horrible haircut. Thank you for posting on this and I have shared your channel with other friends that have family and friends going through this adventure along with us.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Oh no! I’m sorry for the bad haircut! That is good to know. This may not be for everyone. Maybe going straight to the shave is the way to go for some. I thing wrong with that!

[@k_and_m8745]

@@MarinaBlackford No the hairdresser just did not look at the photo or follow the tutorial for the pixie cut and I had asked her prior to the first snip if she was confident, she went extremely short which made it look overly patchy. You were not wrong by any means.

[@maleenetabon159]

I started chemotherapy 4 months ago, and your tips about haircuts helped me to adjust to the new journey I was beginning. I also have TNBC and had complications to immunotherapy and taxane treatments, which have been discontinued for me. The Carboplatin is going fairly well, and I have 4 more rounds to go. I stay encouraged throughout this journey but am unsure about my options if there's another diagnosis. Just like you ❤️ I'll keep pushing forward 💪🏾 ✨️ making it through. Thanks for sharing your journey with us

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you so much for sharing! You’re doing great. Keep going! I’m rooting for you to be cancer free…forever!

[@cindyfreiler3053]

I too am TNBC. I also had to stop chemo after just 2 infusions. I wound up in the hospital for 3 weeks due to the immunotherapy (1 dose of that). No more immunotherapy for me. They would not do it. 5 months later I was back on chemo (4 sessions). Mild symptoms. Then had a bilateral mastectomy in May. Doing well so far but worried about it coming back. I certainly hope all is well with you and you have good health. ❤

[@sheeniebeanie2597]

Amazing tips, Marina! I lost some of my hair (I'd say 50%), but not all because I did the scalp cooling--it was patchy, but it's coming back in after a month post chemo. My eyebrows thinned and I kept all of my lashes.

[@Mayathebee2024]

I also did the scalp cooling and it worked quite well. I kept about 60 % of my hair. It was definitely expensive but was something that I needed. This was my second diagnosis with breast cancer. The first time was 23 years ago when I was 32. I was glad to have the option of scalp cooling this second time around. Having my double mastectomy on Friday.

[@pattystephens5977]

I lost my hair on the my second treatment of chemo. My hair was to the middle of my back. But it’s “hair”! It will grow back. I am alive!

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you all for sharing! Yes, scalp cooling is a good option! I hope you all are well.

[@MarinaBlackford]

I hope your surgery goes well.

[@KimberlyAlden-r5y]

Hi Marina! Thanks for your informative videos! I just finished my chemo regimen (last taxol) on Wednesday!! Felt so good to ring that bell!! Living in Florida too hot for wigs!! But I did get one for my daughter's wedding in September in Michigan. I got it before my hair fell out so the color is really close to what I had. Hoping to have some hair regrowth in a few months. Tired of the head wraps!😄

[@magdamorel]

Congratulations on finishing treatment!!! I have two months to go to finish, also taxol 💪💪💪

[@MarinaBlackford]

Congrats on ringing the bell! I hear you. It’s too hot for wigs sometimes. I hope your hair starts to grow soon. Have fun at the wedding!

[@laxnative4622]

My haircut just before my first infusion I had the stylist do it 3 times, shorter and shorter each time. Gave her a nice tip for the extra time.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

[@minnesotagal507]

One year after surgery, 3d mammogram tomorrow. Very anxious. Hair doing great though. Trying to stay positive.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! I hope your mammogram is swift and clear!

[@nmelgar74]

I just got my first haircut. It’s really short but not buzz cut. I think I can rock this look. Next step is getting the buzz cut.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Oh good. That haircut helps prepare you for hair loss and will be your goal when it starts to grow back.

[@lauraarciga7783]

Thank you I actually shaved my head before I started bcuz was very thick long and curly. God bless I love your videos. I feel so much better every time

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome! I’m thankful you’re here!

[@rbenjamin1429]

Thank you for these tips! The dog is adorable!!!!! 💞

[@MarinaBlackford]

Aw thank you! 🥰

[@yvonnemcintosh5357]

Very good tips.thk u.

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome. ❤️

[@umavathyarumugam458]

Tq so much for all the tips...its really helpful ❤

[@MarinaBlackford]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisalee1110]

Thank u

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome!

[@annetterios8789]

You look fabulous!

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! 🥰😘

[@Sheilasacoor]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome!

[@sandralarzelere6828]

I’ve been using the scalp scrub you recommended it’s really helped with my hair regrowth journey

[@MarinaBlackford]

I love hearing that! ❤️

[@laxnative4622]

I had ABVD chemo and lost most but not all of my hair. I did have to stop washing it normally though to slow the loss. Just let water flow over it gently instead.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Yes, this is something I did as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@Amethyst12thheaven]

Yay! I’m at the end of taxols and do have baby hairs! No eyebrows tho..

[@MarinaBlackford]

Yes! I had that at the end of taxol too! It should all start to grow well when your done.

[@dianeleigh403]

The hair on my head is growing back nicely, I'm currently 18 months post (TCHP - Taxol/Carboplatin/Herceptin/Perjeta) chemo and my hair is almost shoulder length. My eyebrows fell out a second time after they started growing back and still haven't came back in. I've pretty much given up on them ever coming back now. I don't know whether it was a just a delayed thing with the Taxol or if it was the Kadcyla infusions I had for a year after that. Kadcyla doesn't typically cause that kind of hair loss, but it does have a chemotherapy element to it. It was just odd how they came 3/4th of the way back then all fell out again the first year and there's only a few random (less than 10) hairs there now. I had dark full eyebrows before, sometimes I stencil on the brows if I'm feeling insecure about them - though I don't do that everyday.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! That’s so strange with the eyebrows. Maybe you can try some brow serum to help them grow. Check out the grande brow serum: www.amazon.com/dp/B082WZJ69R/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_1QHAT2V30K1KXD2HXQ0C?linkCode=ml2&tag=marinablackfo-20

[@KS-op5hb]

In case this helps anyone. I am on taxotere and cytoxan and my hair loss started on day 15 after my first infusion. On day 16 it became much worse so I jumped the gun and just buzzed it (clipper 4). Glad I did, as once buzzed i saw lots of small patches meaning I had been shedding for a bit w/o realizing it.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Yes, thank you for sharing.

[@victoriachampion9836]

One year done. Mammo clear. Start losing my hair even before chemo and I've never really had good eyebrows. Hair growing back I just spike it all up. Peach fuzz in the back more on the top. And still no eyebrows they're very faint and light just like they we're before. I did lose a lot of weight. More than I wanted to lose.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Mammo clear is great news! Thanks for sharing. Yes, for others it’s good to know to expect similar eyebrows to what you had before. I hope you stay well.

[@Yellowrose3737]

I cried also I am on a low dose of chemotherapy I have noticed my hair is coming in now one month it is all over

[@MarinaBlackford]

I hope it keeps growing well!

[@Yellowrose3737]

@@MarinaBlackford I have 3 more rounds I am done then go to surgery. I guess I need to wait a month

[@Yellowrose3737]

@@MarinaBlackford I was under after surgery how long it will get my energy back

[@CeeCeeCrafts]

I used a cold cap and my hair is still falling out like crazy. I’m trying one more cold cap treatment to see if I can save what I have left.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! Yes, I hear up to 50% of hair can still fall out. That is so frustrating. I hope the last cold cap treatment worked OK for you. How much more chemo do you have to go?

[@dextercat328]

My hair is coming back fairly quickly, but it makes me laugh. It doesn't look like "my" hair. I've gone from being a fading redhead to a patchwork quilt of grey and silver and brown and blond! And it is incredibly curly. I look like a Chia pet! LOL! But I'll take it. 😊 By the way, the one thing that surprised me the most that I hadn't been warned about, was that both losing your hair and having it grow back can be painful. Not severe pain, but tender. Once it was shaved off, it felt much better.

[@MarinaBlackford]

So true! Hair can come back different. All colors and curls! Sounds fun! ☺️ Yes, the scalp is tender during the process. I should make that more clear for others. Thank you for sharing!

[@zoyamadhavan3869]

I’m a big Fan of u. Urs. Very. Brave. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ that’s why. I had. Mastectomy

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! I’m so happy you’re here! ❤️

[@marniejarvis8102]

Do I need to shave my hair? Most of mine fell out after two weeks on strong chemo drugs for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, but there are still some baby-fine strands of hair that either never fell out or have grown back, as I have chemo one day every three weeks. I have just left the remaining hair alone, except for cutting it short.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Shaving it is up to you. If you want a more groomed look, I would shave it. If your covering it up, do what you like.

[@DianeEp2017]

Thanks for all the tips! I'm 1 year out from chemo for lymphoma and I have a head of messy hair that needs to be tamed, but I have no idea what to do with it! I cut it a few months ago, just a trim from the bottom without touching the shorter top growth, and now I'm afraid to cut it because I want to grow it out and I feel like a cut would be a step backwards. Any thoughts on that? Any suggestions for a style at this point? It's curly in the back and straight/wavy on top, too, which makes it even harder to know what to do!

[@lillianbarker4292]

I suggest treating yourself to a good short haircut with style. Then it will all grow longer at the same time. I’m four weeks out of chemo and just have fuzz on my head. It seems like it will take forever till I don’t have to wear a head wrap or wig. ❤

[@MarinaBlackford]

It’s so awkward at stages to grow out! I cut mine often at the bottom to even it out. Hard to do when you’re growing it out but then it looked more like a style. Do what’s best for you. Otherwise, hats. 😉

[@MarinaBlackford]

So sweet! Grow fast hair! 😘

[@barbaraeisenhower454]

I actually don’t mind not having hair. I live in Texas and it’s very hot here. I didn’t get a wig because they all looked horrible on me. I’ve just been doing the chemo hats and I’m fine with that. I was surprised that not all of my hair came out. I never had it shaved. I’m into my 2nd week of Taxol. Should I go see a barber now, or wait until I get through with all my chemo?

[@MarinaBlackford]

If your hair starts to come out in clumps, it may be time to shave it. I also couldn’t do wigs in Arizona. Too hot! I went with the wrap, hat or embrace the bald look. I hope your treatment goes well.

[@Lina-tj8pw]

I was also on Taxol and on the 3rd one I started to loose alot of hair so decided to shave. And believe me it was a relief not seing all of your hair all over the place. I already finished chemo 6 weeks ago and now my hair, eyelashes and eye brows are growing back. Good luck with your treatment❤

[@jellyfish1781]

Hi everyone! Recently my mom was given the news about having breast cancer.. The doctors are saying either stage 2-3. Now understandable, my mom has been down in the dumps about this. Shes been focusing on the negatives about everything. Shes very scared and doesn't think that she can beat this.. Part of this is maybe her age (62) and another part is having this already vision of it being terrible due to some of her shows having cancer storylines. I her words: "I'm going to be stuck in bed" and "I'm going to be barfing my brains out". I keep telling her she needs to focus on the present. We don't know how this going to affect her but no matter what I will be there helping through it. I have started a meal prep that includes a recipe that can help with nausea. Please leave any suggestions that could possibly help. I'm planning to put together a care package of basic essentials to combat side effects of chemotherapy to help prepare and give some sense of control.

[@stacykennedy6486]

Hi, I’m really sorry to hear about your mom. Please try to continue to encourage her to be positive, the mind is a powerful thing. To help my nausea I buy ginger 🫚root from my fruit market, chop up a few pieces and boil them. I make a ginger tea. I add organic honey and lemon. This tea helps me every time. My doctor prescribed me nausea medication but I’ve never taken them (which he’s aware of) I’m not big on taking pills.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom as well, but great advice from this other subscriber here. Do your best to show her good things. Maybe you buy her a journal that she can write her thoughts and worries into and release them. We can’t change anyone’s mind for them, we can only lead and guide and pray.

[@stacykennedy6486]

@@MarinaBlackford ❤️

[@SqooziesGhostVC]

Hi Jellyfish, just reading this and I wanted to say I hope your Mom is doing ok. Her Doctor will of course prescribe meds for her nausea. My only tip would be, if one med doesnt work that well or does not agree with your mom tell your doctor right away. They have a lot of options. The first one I had was not doing the trick and I suffered for a couple of days before I called the nurseline and had them changed. What a difference! She is blessed to have you!

[@jellyfish1781]

@@SqooziesGhostVC hey I'm happy to report that my mom has been doing pretty good. From just 2months of treatments.. The tumor went from a size of a little clementine to half the size of a finger tip.. In terms of side effects, surprisingly minimum. Neuropathy is slowly creeping it's way in though which I'm alittle nervous about. We got cold therapy and compression socks. However what I'm more concerned about is taxol. My mom will be starting that on Oct 13.its only 4 times but it's stronger and just thinking about how the side effects will probably get worse, it worries me and she's definitely scared. Needless to say, all chemo treatments will stop on Dec 1.

[@PuppetBreath]

I just got diagnosed with a rare cancer, neuroendocrine cancer and I'm so scared, I don't know if I can handle all the surgeries and treatments

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi, I’m so sorry. That’s hard news to receive. If they think they can heal you, I’d dive in. It will be hard but it’s worth it. The choice is yours always along the way.

[@lillianbarker4292]

Everyone’s different but my surgeries were surprisingly easy. I hope yours will be too. My doctors and nurses were wonderful. I think it’s like a space launch, there’s so much genius that goes into your care. My chemo was only scary the first day but a friend came with me. After that the nurses took good care of me. It doesn’t hurt. The hardest part is fear and fatigue. Remember your only job is to rest and heal. Ask for help when you need it. ❤

[@linagauthier4193]

Hi I just read that your cancer is neuroendocrine! The reason I'm asking is because me too it's neuroendocrine of the breast cancer and the oncologists didn't know how to treat me. I did chemotherapy and now beginning radiation.

[@Moon0552]

Im bald i had some brows but I shaved them bc it looked bad and all my lashes from my lower lash are gone and all my left eye upper lashes are gone but I have most on my upper lashes right side lol and it’s been a month since I got my last chemo 😢

[@MarinaBlackford]

I would expect to see some growth in the next month to 6 months. I hope yours comes in!

[@donnalewis5736]

I lost my hair and now it's trying to grow back

[@MarinaBlackford]

Grow grow grow. 🙏🏼

[@sandybbrock9904]

What's the scalp scrub?

[@MarinaBlackford]

This was my favorite! amzn.to/3UaWlBG

[@hashimziazia7146]

Hello Marina please reply my question i am 22 yrs and i get only 1 ct scan of appendix and ct scan reports are normal but i am very stressed and worried about that ct scan cause cancer in future please tell me how do i detox my body and keep safe from ct scan side effects

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! So you are cancer free now? Since I’m not a doctor, I’m not gonna give you specifics on how to detox. I would focus on small things every day. Can you replace something unhealthy with something healthy? And I think it’s important to visualize your outcome. Channeling the stress into visualizing a cancer-free life and meditating on that. Our mind is very powerful. Do your best and let the rest go.

[@Pilzk]

I am scared of the treatments more than leukemia

[@MarinaBlackford]

Ask lots of questions. Take it one day at a time. You can manage symptoms from treatment. You can make changes along the way. May you be cancer free. 🙏🏼

[@Sharon-cd9lp]

Where can I get a cooling cap? Would really!!!! Appreciate any info

[@MarinaBlackford]

Look up the Paxman.

[@bharatdecathlon1458]

maam please suggest wig which is good artificial or human hair

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! I tried artificial wigs. I think whatever works for you is right.

[@Khori90]

The disease is a b*tch. I can't wait to have the last chemo which hopefully will be the last one EVER. And to see my hair grow back again it used to be so long and full I can cry just by looking at old pictures of me with long hair 😢

[@MarinaBlackford]

I pray it’s the last chemo too!

[@kristencampbell7993]

I went through chemo a year ago and my hair is a little bit longer than it was, but it’s still really short and it’s not growing. I don’t know what to do with it.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! Have you tried using any scalp scrubs or hair oils to help? Or any supplements? I’ll link them all here: Check out this list Chemo Hair Loss & Growth from marinablackford www.amazon.com/shop/marinablackford/list/11QD1WF23EOY6?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsflist_aipsfmarinablackford_25821DG6QV02653T8DFY&language=en_US

[@andrea-fh2ft]

what stage were u

[@MarinaBlackford]

Stage 2 each time.