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Anyone use Propecia for hair loss and thinning from hormone blockers?My dermatologist wants to give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792661/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Thanks Cindy and Canada I appreciate your input. Canada, I can't believe you're still losing your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86430/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

Thank you for replying. I will be meeting with my oncologist next Monday at which time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181529/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

@mat71 @laraineborek - a huge welcome to you both. I'd like to introduce you to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114670/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2016

My experience with hair loss, getting a wig at Mayo Flower of Hope Store, and wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319281/

Discussion: Wigs: Prepping for hair loss due to chemo: Where to start?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma first of October. I insisted on Genetic Testing and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220408/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 9:04am

I have a similar diagnosis. I've been on Verzenio and Anastrozole for 1 year post surgery/chemo/radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889281/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

Could it be the Verzenio causing the hair loss or could be the combination of both....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667182/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

I've been on tamoxifen close to two years. I had dcis, a lumpectomy (took one lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196661/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

I just ordered the shampoo that someone on here said was good for hair loss and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027740/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

I was treated for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma of the right breast fourteen months ago. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86385/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2017

I'm currently receiving chemotherapy. I'm using a Fast mimicking product called Prolon. It's a 5 day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154088/

Discussion: Has anyone tried fasting 2-3 days prior to chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Everyone's experience is different, and you may have no or minimal side effects. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993061/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I'm wondering if anyone has explored tamoxifen hair loss in the context of not only how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694890/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

@sanantoniomimi I understand your distress at the hair loss. I took years of hormone therapy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038385/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Thank you @vivi1 for bring this to our conversation, and @colleenyoung for providing the link. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643056/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

Hi Loraine, I only have had letrozole of those three and must consider myself lucky as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134844/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I used paxman for ACT chemo. I did dose sense so just 8 rounds. It worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036254/

Discussion: Anyone tried cooling systems with chemo to help prevent hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Hair thinning/loss is a possible side effect of all AI's. I started Anastrozole after chemo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845738/

Discussion: Anastrozole and side effects...hair loss/thinning and hair regrowth

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

This is a wonderfully honest question. I have no guidance on hair loss, but I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800806/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

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