I have just recently been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and my doctor said they would be using Velcade as my chemo med.
Does anyone know whether or not there is any hair loss with this treatment?
Thank you!
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JanM12 - Name: Janette McBride
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 10/22/2016
- Age at diagnosis: 65
Re: Does Velcade cause hair loss?
My father received Velcade (bortezomib) and did not lose his hair.
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Little Monkey - Name: Little Monkey
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Father-stage 1 multiple myeloma
- When were you/they diagnosed?: March/April of 2015
Re: Does Velcade cause hair loss?
My husband also took Velcade and did not lose his hair and was told not to expect to lose his hair.
Best of luck with your treatment.
Best of luck with your treatment.
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mplsterrapin - Name: Ari
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Husband
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Fall 2015
- Age at diagnosis: 54
Re: Does Velcade cause hair loss?
I was told I wouldn't lose my hair but around the third month of treatment my hair did begin to thin. It got thinner and thinner until the fifth month when my Velcade dosage was reduced because of my great response to treatment, At that point the hair loss stopped.
It wasn't a big issue for me because I still had hair (no patchy bald spots) and I wore a wig or hat (it was winter) when I went out. I was amused when I received compliments about my hairdo from strangers who didn't know I was wearing a wig.
It wasn't a big issue for me because I still had hair (no patchy bald spots) and I wore a wig or hat (it was winter) when I went out. I was amused when I received compliments about my hairdo from strangers who didn't know I was wearing a wig.
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cdnirene - Name: Irene S
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: September 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 66
Re: Does Velcade cause hair loss?
No. Hair loss is caused by cytotoxic drugs such as cyclophosphamide. Velcade is not a cytotoxic drug and is no more likely to cause hair loss than aspirin!
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Davidg - Name: David
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Feb 2015 - AL Amyloidosis
- Age at diagnosis: 53
Re: Does Velcade cause hair loss?
I have been on Velcade since February 2016. My doctor said I would not lose my hair. About 4 months ago I noticed that it was getting thin and mentioned it to his nurse who said "he said you would not be bald - he didn't say you wouldn't have thinning hair." Perhaps it's age related (I'm 68) or perhaps it's the Velcade. Whichever it is I don't care - the Velcade put me into complete remission (from Stage II) in 7 months and I am now on "maintenance" one shot a week. I'll choose life over hair any day! 
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Brenda Crawford - Name: Brenda Crawford
- Who do you know with myeloma?: self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2/16/16
- Age at diagnosis: 67
Re: Does Velcade cause hair loss?
Did you have anything with the Velcade?
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Davidg - Name: David
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Feb 2015 - AL Amyloidosis
- Age at diagnosis: 53
Re: Does Velcade cause hair loss?
According to the list of side effects for the chemo cocktail of Velcade (bortezomib), cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone, only the cyclophosphamide is stated to contribute to hair loss. And that apparently depends on the dosage. So during the early chemo cycles, cyclophosphamide may not be enough to cause much hair loss, perhaps some thinning. Things apparently different for stronger doses used prior to stem cell transplants.
I am only on my first cycle, hair and beard intact.
I am only on my first cycle, hair and beard intact.
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Colin - Name: Colin Rice
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself
- When were you/they diagnosed?: November 2016
- Age at diagnosis: 60
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