Sorry, it's so difficult to be a teen and deal with hair issues on top of all the rest!

My daughter was 13/14 in LTM and her hair did thin several times during that period.  Seemed that if she got vincristine at a time her hair was going through a 'growth cycle' (onc's words) then it would tend to thin. In our case she never lost all of it, but she was very distressed by the thinning!  I feel for you, and hope that he hangs on to most of it through all the rest of treatment.

Patty

Mom to Sarah, OT 8/06 and doing great!

My 4-year-old if 9 months into LTM and her hair is very thin. Like the others said, hers came back thick and curly and to me it is noticeably thin now. I don't think she or anyone else has noticed. Thankfully, she now has super curly hair, which I think, hides the thinning well.

Sara

Chz is on month 15 of LTM. We had the same issue - hair falling and thinning in some spots. We were told that if the chemo hits the hair follicles during the growth cycle that it will happen. His onc mentioned - "that is good. that means the meds are working". It was a big deal for my son loosing his hair. It coincided with grad pics for his yearbook HS graduation. Glad the pics turned out good with a little gel.

Michelle, glad AJ has started LTM. Good luck!!!!!

Michelle, we are doing fine. Things are somewhat back to normal with the exception of weekend CBC's and daily afterschool nap (he has to have one due to late night HW). You would never know what happened to him unless somebody says he is on active treatment for leukemia. The only visible sign is his stunt growth - his younger brother of 4 yrs is much taller. That is okay - he is alive and well!  He does not want to talk about his medical misfortune. He is enjoying his senior year (now that he has the energy to attend weekend parties - minus staying overnight), ever busy with co-curricular activities, fund raising and crew. My heart aches as he decided not to register for the NCAA clearinghouse for an opportunity to get recruited in college for crew. He says after all that he has been thru, he deserves to enjoy life and not worry about the rigors of early morning practice for the next 4 years. He "might"  just walk on for the tryouts - at least he does not have to commit. We worry about the build up of meds in his system. It is a long road but we are very thankful that he took the treatments well. Prayers and medicine at its best. We will forever keep our fingers crossed.

E-mail me when you can..... n8_et@comcast.net  I am still waiting for your caring bridge site as promised.

Take care,

Noel