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Dipika Kakar Reports Severe Hair Loss From Treatment, Tumour Markers Normal

Doctors postponed a FAPI scan after very normal tumour markers, keeping her on targeted therapy given the tumour’s earlier grade‑3 pathology.

Overview

  • The actor said excessive hair fall after showers is the most distressing ongoing side effect of her current regimen.
  • Her three‑month tumour markers and liver function tests were reported as normal in her latest vlog update.
  • Clinicians advised deferring a FAPI scan for two months, citing the higher sensitivity of blood markers at this stage.
  • She underwent a 14‑hour liver surgery in June and was later described as free of detectable cancer cells, though recurrence risk remains due to the tumour’s aggressiveness.
  • An oncosurgeon emphasized that treatment can trigger hair loss by targeting fast‑growing cells, which does not by itself signal relapse.