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I’m 72, diagnosed with IDC ER-PR Positive HER2 negative. Jan. 22. Had a unilateral mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784983/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

Did you lose any hair? All other side effects aside - wish dr. had warned me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739637/

Discussion: Are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed Longer than 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

My TNBC has reoccurred after 2 1/2 years. I had a right auxiliary lymph node dissection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700907/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

Welcome @blue850 , there is a wide range of side effects from almost not even noticing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629011/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2021

I am on anastrazole for two years now after chemo (Which i could not complete do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621638/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2021

I would recommend that women with hormone positive breast cancer ask their oncologists to check their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86480/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2018

rhongirl, I think you just described me to a tee! The emotions roller coaster is something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291279/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 2:18pm

Diagnosed grade 2 idc in April 2023. Initially recommended surgery, radiation and 5 years ai (hr+,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317957/

Discussion: Anyone have permanent hair loss due to chemo + AI + older age?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 12:41pm

I don’t take chemo meds, but suffered hair shedding called telogen effluvium due to weight loss....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061211/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

It seemed to work at first but now 5 weeks after my last round of chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887998/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

I’m on AI for a year. Originally I thought hair thinning was happening… and it was…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874091/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

The point of this drug is to remove estrogen so it does not encourage the cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621658/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2021

I'm on Anastrozole since 1st week in January. I thought I was symptom free until 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86437/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2017

I lost my hair from chemo nearly 3 years ago. It came back jut to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095516/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

I always had thick hair, but when I started taking Anastrazole my hair began to come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135409/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

lnw @lnw It is such an individual choice because everyone's reaction to chemo and estrogen blocker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048238/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

I am sorry for the loss of your hair. I cut mine to 1” and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907598/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Sure. For me, it wasn't terrible. Yes, it was cold but not painful. I never got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888216/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Here’s my 2 cents. I took letrozole (same drug as anastrozole just different manufacturer) for five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797682/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I, too, had invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 1. I started with 5 mg., then 10, then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752650/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

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