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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

Thank you everyone. The latest is that I am considered Stage 3A. Mostly based on size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1565954/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 3 10:48pm

Has anyone tried Latisse (bimatoprost) for regrowth after chemo? Looks like it may have potential. https://www.verywellhealth.com/using-latisse-for-chemotherapy-induced-eyelash-loss-513902#:~:text=For%20those%20who%20have%20lost,for%20eyelash%20growth%20and%20darkening....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968040/

Discussion: Eyelashes Never Grew Back After Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I have been taking Anastrozole for 4.5 years. I am due to stop in January 31,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857337/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I have been on letrozole for 8 months. I have joints that ache and have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434490/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

Forgot to mention about chemo. They will give meds to help with not getting sick from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424269/

Discussion: Triple negative - newly diagnosed and looking for your experiences

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

Hi @colleenyoung. Chemo not as bad as I thought. Mayo Clinic does an excellent job of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602806/

Discussion: Breast size / density and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2021

I've been taking my Anastrozole sine the first week in January 2017. For the most part,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86435/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

I have been taking anastrozole since Sept 2016. I started right after I finished my radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86363/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

I am 71, was diagnosed 30 yrs ago with BC in left breast. Had surgery/ radiation/chemo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474205/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 10:47am

Happy New Year to all! I don't know if I posted this yet but I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86465/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2017

Everyone’s story is different. I’m halfway through listening to “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” by Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283322/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

Hi there, I had bc spread locally in the skin and in my axilla, not lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225880/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2025

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