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How come cancer patients have shaved heads?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

They don't: A number of chemotherapy drugs and radiation to the head can make hair fall. Some patients cut it short before that happens to avoid a mess of falling hair on their bed and clothes but they do not have to. Would not advise shaving it, though.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hair loss: Having clumps of hair fall out due to chemotherapy or radiation can be genuinely upsetting. It can also leave bald patches. Some people shave their heads to avoid going through that. Some may wear wigs over their balding or shaved head.

Answered 1/30/2021

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