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I just posted below and saw your question. I have been on anastrozole for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807155/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I began Arimidex , aka Anastrazole post masec/chemo/rad and stayed on 4 1/2 yrs . Slight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703611/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

I am your age 72 years old, have been prescribed Verzenio (abemaciclib)- diagnosed with STAGE 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331246/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 10:58am

I did not lose hair because of cancer & chemo, but because of extreme stress from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774583/

Discussion: Anyone used anything that helps with chemo hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

@colleenyoung Thank you so much ! I do have a few questions can you see if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751635/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Fifteen months on the Arimidex. Gained twenty pounds - but really starting to fight back now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86424/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2017

By the time I finished my reatment with Taxol, I didn't have a hair on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982191/

Discussion: Do you lose hair with Taxol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

My mom was on anastrozole for 5.5 years after a DCIS with no spread and she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693737/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2022

I understand how upsetting this can be. I suffered excessive shedding due to substantial weight loss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036813/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Sorry to read that so many women have had adverse side effects from arimedex. Diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219814/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

Hi Colleen, The Minoxidal is a pill 2.5mg. The Cancer pharmacist had approved of its use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 1:15am

Anyone use Propecia for hair loss and thinning from hormone blockers?My dermatologist wants to give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792661/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Thanks Cindy and Canada I appreciate your input. Canada, I can't believe you're still losing your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86430/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 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 1:59am

My hair has been falling out lately. Way more than I've ever seen. I had every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299278/

Discussion: What type of aching can anastrozole cause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 4:54pm

Thank you for replying. I will be meeting with my oncologist next Monday at which time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181529/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

@mat71 @laraineborek - a huge welcome to you both. I'd like to introduce you to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114670/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2016

My experience with hair loss, getting a wig at Mayo Flower of Hope Store, and wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319281/

Discussion: Wigs: Prepping for hair loss due to chemo: Where to start?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889281/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

Could it be the Verzenio causing the hair loss or could be the combination of both....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667182/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

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