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I am new here; I have been on a different side for a while. Simply, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930207/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Lynparza?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Hi @tinalove, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message into the Breast Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86303/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2016

I started letrozole November one of 2021. At first, I experienced gosh awful hot flashes, hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728937/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

I posted to another blog "What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?" on 4/07/2022 re my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706509/

Discussion: How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

As I'd been on Anastrozole (14 months) and am currently on Letrozole (28 months) since losing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060201/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

Hello. I have been on anastrozole about 4 years. It will be 4yrs in Aug of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504555/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 5:49am

Hello. First, giving all honor and glory to God. Bc without Him, I would not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303938/

Discussion: Chemo and cancer recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

Hi, I was faced at age 43 with the dilemma of mastectomy vs. lumpectomy in 1992....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244904/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

I had this treatment in 2014 for the same diagnosis. I had a port placed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964123/

Discussion: Anyone had AC-T chemo combination for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I am so sorry to hear about your reoccurrence. I just finished up 2 years active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701108/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

Anastrozole has caused my hair to greatly thin. I have been on it a year. With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1401640/

Discussion: Any ideas on what is the cause of my sudden hair loss, severe thinnin

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2025

Hi there. I recently had a mastectomy for Estrogen and progesterone positive receptor breast cancer. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86399/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2017

My hair loss has been very traumatic. I have always had butt length, straight and silky...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333873/

Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Prior to my breast cancer diagnosis I was undergoing treatment for hair loss. Lost hair after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233638/

Discussion: Any problems with taking Minoxidol and metastatic BC to vertabrae?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

Oh shucks..........the hair 'thing'. I had SO MUCH HAIR, that was my main complaint my whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86638/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2018

I cold capped for all 8 rounds with paxman. I had ACT. I lost maybe 2/3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888079/

Discussion: Share your experiences with cold capping, socks and mitts & chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

I had a lumpectomy and a low enough oncotype that I didn't need chemo. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771728/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

I ate graham crackers and meat for months. Also, sourdough bread plain. Nothing tasted good for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146349/

Discussion: How long did it take you to recover after treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

…me again…btw for those of you who fear total hair loss with chemo look at it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393123/

Discussion: Any ideas on what is the cause of my sudden hair loss, severe thinnin

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

Yes it is scary at first. Once you start treatment you will no more what to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245648/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2025

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