Myth: Your hair will fall out right after chemotherapy.

 

Fact: It usually takes 10-21 days after your first treatment for your hair to start falling out.

 

Myth: Your hair will come out in big clumps.

 

Fact: Your hair will gradually fall out as you brush and wash it like normal.

 

Myth: You should cut all of your hair off before starting chemotherapy treatment.

 

Fact: Shaving can lead to infections and ingrown hairs, so it's better to just cut your hair short prior to treatment.

 

Myth: Chemotherapy will always cause you to lose your eyebrows and eyelashes.

 

Fact: While some people lose their eyebrows and eyelashes, not everyone does. They may just become thinner instead.

 

Myth: After recovery, your hair grows back thicker and curlier than before.

 

Fact: In most cases, your hair will grow back exactly the same as it was prior to chemotherapy.