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After chemo my hair came back slower than I would have thought. It was almost a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774587/

Discussion: Anyone used anything that helps with chemo hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

Hi. I have the same basic diagnosis as you, although mine is a recurrence from 2006....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787680/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2022

My hairdresser who also sells wigs and other hair loss necessities told me not to shave...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843105/

Discussion: How did you prepare for chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I've been on Letrozole for 13 months and have gone through a wide variety of side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785081/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

I was on Anastrozole for 12 months - had to beg my oncologist to switch it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667840/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Yes. They wanted me to take it in the morning, but I didn't feel well the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667382/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2022

I have had to come off my AI med because of bilateral hand and wrist pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667640/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2022

The study I saw about the blood vessel and heart damage was small (about 60 women,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86371/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Hello @lindahco , I got the diagnosis of ER/PR+, HER2- stage4 BC (lobular) in January 2022....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874748/

Discussion: Anyone with invasive lobular cancer stage 4 that has metastasized?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Hello, I wish you the best! Did you do surgery, mastectomy? I was diagnosed last April...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802811/

Discussion: My journey as a husband supporting my wife’s mastectomy decision

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

@mjay Hi - I too started the Arimidex (anastrozole) in late October 2019 along with Verzenio....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605296/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2021

Check your PBS TV channel for exercise shows. There are a couple that are specifically for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90267/

Discussion: Diagnosed in October 2013. Side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2016

The nurses in oncology discouraged it so I didn't do it. I have no regrets for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036453/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 10:47am

Besides the second set of ears - someone take notes and don't hesitate to ask them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864533/

Discussion: Questions to ask during biopsy and diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

I am not sure which side effects you are referring to, anastrazole, or breast cancer? Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209434/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2020

I have been taking exemestane (25mg) for 9 months. I take it shortly before bed, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961483/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

At 68 I was dx with Triple Negative (11/21) then found I was BRCA2+; had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832461/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I started on Anestrozole in December of 2019 after my last breast cancer treatment. In late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87559/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2020

Only cut you hair about 2 inches from your scalp. Not all hair falls out &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319288/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 30, 2020

I am also stage I, no lymph node involvement but I had a bi lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86428/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

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