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I wanted to add something to you about the hair thinning/loss. I was fortunate (no chemo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86639/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2018

Yes, I have posted about Xgeva and Faslodex but here goes. I starting getting Xgeva injections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86377/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2017

I'm not aware of problematic side effects after a little over a year on anastrozole, except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86329/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2016

I had no withdrawal symptoms just felt better stomach issues are gone hair loss’s slow down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041948/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Hello, I have started on chemo Trodelvy in 12/22/23. I loss my hair a week late....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011784/

Discussion: Has anyone been given Trodelvy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

I just quit Anastrozole July 5 cold turkey after 6.5 years. It feels like I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897538/

Discussion: How did you wean off or stop Anastrozole? Any problems?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

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 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

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