Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 7 months ago

Can cancer cause hair loss?

For the past few months, my hair has been falling out a lot more than usual. I'm worried because I know chemo causes hair loss, but I haven't had any such treatment. Can hair loss be a symptom of cancer itself, even without chemo?

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Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Bro, actually hair loss is mostly caused by the chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer, not the disease itself. I lost a lot of hair last semester just because of exam stress and water changes, so don't freak out thinking it's something major.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is a common myth, but cancer itself rarely causes hair loss; it is almost always a side effect of cancer treatments like chemotherapy. If you are experiencing sudden, severe hair loss, it could be due to nutritional deficiencies, stress, or thyroid issues. You should consult a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

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Suresh Krishnan Suresh Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My mother used to tell me to use home-pressed coconut oil for hair fall, which helps with general dryness. However, if the hair loss is very sudden and heavy, it's best to consult a doctor. Cancer itself doesn't cause it, but chemotherapy medications do, so get a proper checkup.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Look, let's be clear. Cancer treatments like chemo make your hair fall out, not the cancer itself. If your hair is thinning, it is likely because of pollution, bad water, or stress. Stop worrying about major diseases and go see a good skin doctor.

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Ramashankar Prasad Ramashankar Prasad Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Darna mat babu, cancer ki wajah se baal nahi jhadte hain. Jab bimari ka ilaj chalta hai aur sui-dawa di jaati hai, tab baal jhadte hain jo baad mein wapas aa jaate hain. Aap kisi acche doctor se miliye aur apna dhyan rakhiye.

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