Vivek Sharma Vivek Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Do all cancers cause hair loss?

While chemotherapy often causes hair loss for cancer patients, I've also heard of people with cancer who don't lose their hair at all. So, does *all* type of cancer, or their treatments, result in hair loss?

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Sita Marandi Sita Marandi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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No, cancer itself doesn't cause hair loss, it is the chemotherapy drugs that do. For keeping the scalp cool and healthy, some people use light oils, but always consult the doctor first.

Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

My uncle had immunotherapy and he didn't lose any hair. It's only certain strong chemotherapy drugs that make your hair fall out.

Tina D'Souza Tina D'Souza Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

No, they don't. Many modern targeted therapies and radiations do not cause any hair loss. Speak to your doctor about the specific side effects of your plan.

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Aditya Deshmukh Aditya Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Actually yaar, it's a huge misconception. Cancer itself doesn't touch your hair; it is just the side effect of specific medicines. So many people finish treatment with their hair intact.

Priyanka Roy Priyanka Roy Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying this thought is when you are waiting for a diagnosis. But please know that hair loss is not universal and depends on the treatment.

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Ankit Chaudhary Ankit Chaudhary Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, log sochte hain sab me baal jhadte hain, but aisa nahi hai na. It depends on what kind of chemo or therapy the patient is getting.

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Nahi babuji, sab bimari me baal nahi jhadte. Humare gaon me ek uncle thik huye the, unke baal bilkul thik rahe pure ilaaj ke dauran.

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