Ann wrote: << There's a study out there somewhere (I don't have a cite, but
know I
read it) suggesting that Rogaine helps hair grow back faster/thicker
after chemo than it would otherwise have done.  I know of nothing that
suggests it will help during chemo, and as others have said, I'd be
hesitant to add it to the drug mix.>>

If it has the propensity to do that, I wonder what impact it might have on
microscopic tumor cells at the time.  Although it may have a positive effect on
hair regrowth, it might possibly interfere with the effectiveness of the chemo
as well.
Having gone through hair loss twice--the one aspect about chemo I dreaded most
prior to doing it--much to my surprise the loss of hair was not that big of
deal--overall.  Sure, the initial shock is a bit sobering but learned that it
even had some positives.
--I learned that my hairdresser was right--that I didn't have a misshapen
head--that the annoying flat spot was due to the way my hair grew.
--Wigs can be save money in the long run.  It cost $15.00 to get it washed and
restyled.
--With a good wig, one saves time and eliminates bad hair days.
--You can change them and modify your hairstyle more easily whenver you want.
Of course, bald is cold in the winter, and I gained a new empathy for
bald=headed guys/people...