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- • Will my hair grow back?
- Most children lose their hair temporarily after chemotherapy . In rare cases, such as when very intensive
- radiation treatments are used, hair may not grow back. But in most cases the child develops a beautiful head of
- hair after the temporary period of baldness. Many children use wigs to help them with their self-image during
- these periods.
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- • What will happen with the acne and chubby face I have when I'm getting
- prednisone treatment?
- Prednisone and other steroids such as dexamethasone do cause a temporary gain in weight and may cause facial
- acne. Once these drugs are stopped the weight gain and the puffiness of the face disappear and the skin
- improves dramatically. There are very few if any permanent side effects of these treatments. Occasionally
- stretch marks may be seen in the abdomen, but otherwise the child's complexion and facial configuration do
- return to normal.
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- For the Parent
- • When will I get my child back?
- When a child is diagnosed as having cancer, he or she may experience a change in personality. The child's spirit,
- temperament and behavior pattern may change substantially. The initial treatment may require a long period of