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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 did notice hair shedding - I started using Vegamore Shampoo and conditioner and their serum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472294/

Discussion: Letrozole side effects and timing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 2:55pm

Going through the same. Lost everything with chemo but grew back most. Then the ai therapy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396428/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

Diagnosed 4/2023 grade 2 idc. K67 25, oncotype +, hr+, her2- lumpectomy, stage 1a. Chemo because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325667/

Discussion: Chemo and cancer recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2025

Same as you re: cancer diagnosis-2022 20 radiations that destroyed a tear duct that was reconstructed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293690/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

darkside, After the BC cancer, another genetic mutation and likely the chemo and Lynparza caused MDS....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188672/

Discussion: Herceptin alone or Herceptin + Perjeta together?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

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

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 was 71 when I went through chemo (oncotype + as well). Lost all my hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381652/

Discussion: New to this forum: Who else made it through chemo (in their 70s)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

I loss all my hair regaining some back but I still have some bald spots the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323365/

Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

Currently, no one mentions the thinning hair but there aren’t any full bald spots. Of course,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328695/

Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

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

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