Which information does the nurse provide to the patient scheduled to receive intravenous cyclophosphamide for stage III breast cancer regarding hair loss?

Hair loss is expected in the majority of patients. Cyclophosphamide is one of the alkylating chemotherapeutic agents that can significantly affect the hair follicles leading to patient’s hair loss, causing either complete or sectional alopecia. Hair loss is almost universal with intravenous use (less so with oral use). It is expected to occur approximately a week after the treatment has started. Generally, hair regenerates 1-3 months after the completion of the therapy.

Which information does the nurse provide to the patient scheduled...

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