As a 56 year old, I had stopped colouring, but don't have a heap of grey. During chemo, definitely stop but after that, up to you. I don't think I will go back to colouring in the near future. Do what makes your quality of life best, I doubt there is any conclusive research to indicate hair colouring is a trigger for gene mutation.

Jennifer3,
Hi! I bleached my hair for 20yr before lymphoma. My hair came back in grey. I couldn't wait to bleach it again and get back to my normal color. My hair stylist took me lighter gradually. I've been in remission for about a year now from DLBCL. Kelly

As soon as I was diagnosed, I went cold turkey. I told my hubby that he'd now be married to an 'older lady'. He laughed/didn't care. My grey came in beautifully, thank God. I have a short spikey cut so it blends in well. I think all the self-coloring over the years probably contributed to my lymphoma. And if you research it, you'll find possible/probable links. I've gone out of my way to remove as many toxins internally and externally to allow my body to naturally fight the illness.

I only color my roots, but did it 2008-9 when I was in treatment and also now again. Otherwise I try to avoid chemicals.

My cancer doctor never mentioned to me to stop coloring my hair. I think it may make a difference as to the type of chemotherapy that you are doing. The drugs I took did not cause my hair to fall out. I could see that if it were opening the follicles on your scalp that would cause your hair to fall out might be dangerous. Best of luck and getting to the bottom of this since maintaining your outward appearance can have a lot to do with your self-confidence when you are going through a difficult period of time. I certainly wish you the best of luck with your treatment.