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I did not because my med-onc discouraged me from doing it and I did not do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036333/

Discussion: Anyone tried cooling systems with chemo to help prevent hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

I've been on anastrozole since October 22, 2021 and only have had joint pain and bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665634/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

I am starting 10th month on IBRANCE & letrozole-my side effects are fatigue, hair loss &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325163/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

My hair thinned immediately and heavily and it doesn’t stop after start of the Als- Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327094/

Discussion: Eek! My hair is falling out!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Thank you for responding. I did go to the dermatologist and he suggested Rogaine. Both he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038773/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

I am 74 and already have arthritis in one thumb joint, the other was replaced 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643727/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

Yep. I'm going on my 3rd year. I tried other estrogen blockers but this one had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86341/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2016

How did you find the homeopathic breast specialist? My first DCIS was 26 yrs ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908868/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I also am triple positive, with a smaller IDC tumor. I’m doing the exact regime recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048860/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Thank you for all the suggestions, I have been on Letrozole for 2 weeks and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906184/

Discussion: Eek! My hair is falling out!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

I had been on letrozole for 3 months now and the stomachs problems is a side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472200/

Discussion: Letrozole side effects and timing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 12:59pm

Strictly for what it's worth, I tried Biotin Forte (biotin with important zinc recommended for chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694897/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Well In the past two years I went thu 24 rounds of chemo, 30 radiations and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655173/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

I has no desire to add any medications to my life so I accepted what was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775455/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

The higher dose definitely lowered my estrogen after 8 weeks. It was 10mg. I had more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609934/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2021

I started taking Arimidex 13 months ago. At first I took it at night, but when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254081/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2019

75% of patients have no side effects or they are mild enough that they take it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87063/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

I had almost the same diagnosis as yours, only left breast,in May of 2015. I switched...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86386/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2017

Thanks so much for your insight and thoughts. I am praying the symptoms subside. The hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378471/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

I have been on Arimidex (Anastrozole) for 6 months. My side effects started about 3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027380/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2024

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