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Any ideas on what is the cause of my sudden hair loss, severe thinnin
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 2, 2025 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
There are dermatologists who specialize in hair loss--there's one just 3 miles from my house. Find one, if you can.
PS--IMHO your medical oncologist is incorrect. I had a bad reaction to 1st two AIs that I tried, and am just fine on 3rd one. Yes, another AI might be even worse, but it might be miles better. You don't know until you try.
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@peggydobbs
I agree with you, the AI's all react differently with different women. Some side effects completely intolerable, while other side effects are doable to live with, although very annoying.
Can I ask you which AI you are now on and finding it's fine? Bilateral mastectomy in May 2025. Low oncotype score. 1 positive lymph node (we all know it only takes one to find a new home).
I am thinking of asking to change...but waiting to see my new breast oncologist first next month.
The current one I was seeing seems to have no vested interest in my concerns or questions. She refers me to to other specialties, like cardiology, for ongoing elevated blood pressure or endocrinology for a new diagnosis of osteopenia. She also had no answer to my question we all ask after our diagnosis and post treatment is over "how will I know if I have a reoccurrence?". For that question she referred me back to my surgeon who I see in December for my 6 month follow up. Does this sound like appropriate post mastectomy care? Or am I expecting too much from her?