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Will colon cancer make me lose my hair?

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No: The disease does not, however certain chemotherapy drugs used in treatment can result in alopecia.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/23/2011

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No: Some chemo therapeutics cause hair thinning, but not the cancer.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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