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Recently i heard somthing in the News(the news in the UK) about a discovery that allowed Chemptherapy patents to keep their hair while going thought the treatment

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Recently i heard somthing in the News(the news in the UK) about a discovery that allowed Chemptherapy patents to keep their hair while going thought the treatment it didnt really say much more than that….

Actually, the discovery is an old one.  It’s called a paper bag and it allows anyone on chemo to keep his hair. Sorry, have not heard of what you mention. Losing hair isn’t all that big a deal these days when you see many man and women walking around bald. Eric Unofficial C8 Homepage http://www.ngc1514.com

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Here’s a link to the story, and a teaser. Nothing will come of this in time for your friend’s sister: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010104/hl/chemotherapy_1.html Thursday January 4 10:28 PM ET Compounds Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss By Merritt McKinney NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Scientists reported Thursday that they had made a breakthrough in the search for a way to prevent the hair loss that is a common and distressing side effect of chemotherapy. They showed that an experimental compound reduced hair loss by up to 50% in rats given chemotherapy. Lance ***** – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Recently i heard somthing in the News(the news in the UK) about a discovery that allowed Chemptherapy patents to keep their hair while going thought the treatment it didnt really say much more than that…. today a friend of mine told me that her sister has got cancer…so i wish i had payed more attention to the news

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There is a procedure that prevents hair loss during chemo by cooling the head, however, there is a possibility that the chemo meds may not reach some areas because of the cooling.  Catch 22.  I just received a new prescription for Glaucoma eye drops (Xalatan) that cause the eyelashes and brows to grow. It is being researched to help with hairloss but will likely take some time. Beryl

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Recently i heard somthing in the News(the news in the UK) about a discovery that allowed Chemptherapy patents to keep their hair while going thought the treatment it didnt really say much more than that…. today a friend of mine told me that her sister has got cancer…so i wish i had payed more attention to the news it was somthing about a gel that allows Chemo patents to keep their hair can anyone tell me more about this..can u tell me if its already in use?..or give me a web address where i can find more info..Please email meas well as posting to the group..that way i wont miss replys on the 8 newsgroups that i am posting this message on.. sorry if u read this more than once..posting it to different groups in hope of getting an answer please take care with the spelling of my email address…3 Es 2 Ns and the 0 is a zero thanksxoxo

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There is an article in Science recently, included pictures of mice with hair on head (head was treated) and no hair elsewhere after chemo. Very convincing picture. Read this several weeks ago, do not remember exact issue, probably sometime in Dec. 2000. Google search should turn it up. As I recall there was some discussion about starting clinical trials soon. My own opinion is that any chemical (or herb or whatever) that has an effect on rapidly dividing cells should be carefully investigated before being used … —    …  Hank http://horedson.home.att.net

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Recently i heard somthing in the News(the news in the UK) about a discovery that allowed Chemptherapy patents to keep their hair while going thought the treatment it didnt really say much more than that…. today a friend of mine told me that her sister has got cancer…so i wish i had payed more attention to the news it was somthing about a gel that allows Chemo patents to keep their hair can anyone tell me more about this..can u tell me if its already in use?..or give me a web address where i can find more info..Please email meas well as posting to the group..that way i wont miss replys on the 8 newsgroups that i am posting this message on.. sorry if u read this more than once..posting it to different groups in hope of getting an answer please take care with the spelling of my email address…3 Es 2 Ns and the 0 is a zero thanksxoxo

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