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Anyone Have Hair Loss Not Undergoing Treatment

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Connecticut, CT
April 28, 2024
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W&W is watch and wait for CLL patients. Oncologist terminology. Depending on ones'counts, etc etc. they may see patient every 3-4 months and sometimes every 6 months.

May 2, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

What's w&w

May 1, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes, some individuals with leukemia have reported experiencing hair loss even before starting any treatment. For instance, one member mentioned having hair loss before their diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) six years ago. This suggests that hair loss can sometimes be a symptom of the leukemia itself, not just a Show Full Answer

Yes, some individuals with leukemia have reported experiencing hair loss even before starting any treatment. For instance, one member mentioned having hair loss before their diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) six years ago. This suggests that hair loss can sometimes be a symptom of the leukemia itself, not just a side effect of the treatment.

April 28, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes I am W&W and my hair is thinning a lot.. no treatment.

May 1, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thanks

April 28, 2024

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