I am recovering well from a lumpectomy. The margins were clear and it was caught very early. I am of course, grateful for this. I still have to be on some medication for the next several years to reduce the chance of recurrence. I have noticed that my leg hair is growing much more slowly, which of course, I do not mind a bit. From my research, this can be a side-effect of the drug I am using. Oddly, I have not noticed any hair loss on my head, which has enough thick, curly hair for 3 or 4 people. Puzzling, but so far, so good.
Glad to hear that everything is going well! I'm going to guess that one of your drugs modifies hormone levels to some degree. Body hair tends to be more hormone level sensitive then head hair. So that might explain the slower growth rate. Educated guess anyhow. You'll just have to shave more slowly to make up for it.
Thanks for the kind words. I realize most of the posters here are men. But if you have a wife, daughter, mother, etc who is dealing with this, please feel free to ask any questions that you have. I am not uncomfortable discussing it. BTW is @richgem the drug does affect hormone production, so you are likely right about the explanation for the effect.
And at least the discrepancy is going in the right direction. With my luck, if I had to take any kind of chemo or drugs for cancer, I'd lose the hair on my head and find it doubling on my back.
That's great news! I have had extensive health issues over the past six years or so and have taken a huge variety of pharmaceuticals, many of which had strange side effects. I lost my head hair and, while it has grown back to some extent, it is very thin, both in amount and the follicles themselves. I have tried different supplements and things but nothing seems to make a difference. Hopefully, you can get back to normal soon. And again, I am so glad to hear that it turned out ok.
I hope it continues to go well, and I'm glad that the meds are at least having side effects in a more convenient, not less, direction!
Medications can affect all parts of the body as side effects but not always in a positive manner. Trust me I know. Glad to hear you are doing well. Good luck in the future!
I'm thankful you caught it early and are doing well, Sara. It is kind of you to share your experience. My Bride is a 22-year breast cancer survivor. She took Tamoxifen and then Femara for several years following her lumpectomy. When she was diagnosed, we had many questions and were thankful for the kind souls that encouraged and helped us.
@wristwatchb I am glad your wife is doing well. Even under the best of circumstances, it’s pretty scary.
