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Does Targeted Therapy For Cll Make Your Hair Fall Out?

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Gateshead, UK
January 21
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Hair loss due to targeted therapy for CLL is less common compared to chemotherapy. Fewer than 15% of people receiving targeted therapy experience hair loss. The likelihood depends on the specific drug used. For example, imatinib (Gleevec) has been associated with hair loss in about 4% of cases. Always consult your doctor Show Full Answer

Hair loss due to targeted therapy for CLL is less common compared to chemotherapy. Fewer than 15% of people receiving targeted therapy experience hair loss. The likelihood depends on the specific drug used. For example, imatinib (Gleevec) has been associated with hair loss in about 4% of cases. Always consult your doctor about potential side effects of your treatment.

January 21
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I think old age can affect hair health? I am glad that my health is better even if I have less hair? Personally I think in the past few years I had noticed I have less body hair then I had in the past? Though for some strange reason I still have to shave just as often as I had in the past? I wonder if my Welsh grandfather gave me my hairy face?

January 21

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