kie-fer, ki-ef-er ] The baby boy name Kiefer is pronounced as KIY-F-er â . Kiefer is used mostly in Hebrew and English. It is of Hebrew and Germanic origin. From Germanic roots, its meaning is pine tree; barrel maker - in this context, Kiefer can be used in the English language. The first name is derived from the German surname meaning 'pine tree' from the elements 'kien' and 'forhe', or it could mean 'barrel maker'. It is thus a German equivalent to Cooper. The name has been made known by the actor Kiefer Sutherland (1966-), who got his first name from the surname of his father's friend.
The extent of hair loss depends on the type of chemo, as well as the dose, but you can generally expect to regrow an inch of hair about two months after you stop treatment, followed by a full head of hair within six months to a year.
How long will each session of my chemotherapy treatment take? Chemotherapy treatment varies in length and frequency and depends on the individual treatment plan prescribed by your doctor. Some last as long as three or four hours, while others may only take a half-hour. Your doctor can provide an estimate of the time involved during your first consultation. Because of the effects of chemotherapy, you will receive regular blood work to make sure a chemotherapy session can be performed.