Hello, MBC friends taking Ibrance.
I’ve been on the Ibrance/Letrozole combo for almost a year and would guess my hair has thinned about 50%. For those of you on same protocol for longer period (2 years? 3 years? 4 years? More?) is there any end in sight? Does it ever stop? Is there ever any regrowth?
I take biotin capsules rather sporadically, wash my hair only twice weekly with biotin-based shampoo, comb my wet hair carefully, and dry hair at lower speed and temperature. Still my hair continues to thin.
I know this is not a major complaint but gosh, it’s depressing! Any input would be much appreciated! Love and prayers for all of you! ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 Linda
Thanks for asking! XXOO
I've been on Ibrance at least 3 years. My hair has gone from thick and wirey to whispy rabbit fur. My nails are also thinner. I have not been consistent with Biotin, so not fair of me to say it doesn't work. The good news is I still have hair. I haven't noticed any regrowth, but I seem to be keeping what I've got. There are days I notice hairs on my shirts (ouch). I keep it short. After chemo I decided to forego hair color, so I wear my white and put purple highlights in. I keep it quite short. I use eyebrow products and wear lipstick and earrings to compensate for this new me. I've tried a lot of thickening products with mixed results, but my new best friend is "Got to be Glued" in a yellow tube. Used very carefully and sparingly, it gives my hair some lift and shape. If you use too much, it does look like glue. I miss my hair, but have gotten use to this. Hope to be on Ibrance for a long time!
Thank you, N! I will not complain again! LOL! You are absolutely right--I am SO GRATEFUL for the GOOD THINGS provided from Ibrance. Have a wonderful day!! XXOO Linda
SM go on and complain! It’s healthy to blow off steam. I do all the time. This lifestyle is not easy. You get to the point where losing your hair is just another, albeit smaller, insult to your self esteem, but one you can laugh at. It’s not that I don’t care how I look, but what the h am I supposed to do? I have quite a lipstick collection, but keep losing earrings. 👄
LOL!! You made my morning!! ❤️❤️
I've been afraid to cut my hair as it doesn't grow much at all but l think it would look better shorter. Considering bad haircuts love had in the past - that scares me too. (vain l am).
Depending on how thin is gets, for me shorter definitely better. A good hair paste or spiking gel is my new friend
Hi Mary. I've been the same way. My hair used to be so thick I had to go in every 3-4 weeks between hair cuts to get it thinned and now...…well it has thinned so much it's not even funny. I think I have just made the decision to get mine cut short with layers to add volume. I frankly am finding it depressing to everyday see the long strains in my brush. Have actually been searching for hair styles on line today. Did you make the plunge?
Sandra
YES, l went to a good salon and told them about my hair, asked for who they would recommend. Got a shorter haircut that does look better, using 2 products together a styling gel and a smoothing cream. My hair has become ridiculously curly, found out it needs so much moisture especially in winter. My sister thought l had a hairdresser give me these curls l told her it was from my med and she laughed hysterically even as l told her l hated it. With the help of the products I'm making peace with it and planning on cutting it shorter. Found a good looking picture by googling haircuts for older women with curly hair. Good luck to you Sandra, Mary.
Thanks Mary. Sounds like you made a great choice. I have found 2 hairstyle pictures that I like as well and should add volume with the help of styling products of course. If my scan results are stable then I'm going to take the plunge soon too. Take care.
Sandra
Good luck, thanks for replying.
I say no matter what the scan results - treat yourself, maybe you will feel better. Someone told me whatever the scan results are we are already living wth the results so that makes me feel better when I am waiting.
Thanks Mary. Well I still have no idea of the results of my scan from the 18th but I decided that I needed to do something that made me feel better and made the plunge today into a shorter totally different hairstyle and it looks great. When I came home my hubby said 'wow'....I said I hope that's in a good way and he said definitely.
Your words above about us already living with whatever is on that scan is correct and I have decided from now on I'm going to try and not consume every waking moment on what those results are. Sure thoughts are still there but the stress we put on ourselves over it is not good for our health. I'm sure when you wrote your words they weren't meant as a pep talk but for me they have worked. Onward.
Sandra
Sandra, girl I'm glad the words helped you and so very happy you took care of yourself and got your hair done 🙂 good for you. When will you find out about the scan? I'm guessing it's good news because if docs are very concerned they will often call and see you sooner. If you still have to wait a long time you could consider calling. In any case do what's right for you and feel free to let me know. Praying for you, Mary.