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I've been on tamoxifen close to two years. I had dcis, a lumpectomy (took one lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196661/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2019

I just ordered the shampoo that someone on here said was good for hair loss and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027740/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

I was treated for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma of the right breast fourteen months ago. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86385/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2017

@sanantoniomimi I understand your distress at the hair loss. I took years of hormone therapy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038385/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Thank you @vivi1 for bring this to our conversation, and @colleenyoung for providing the link. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643056/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

I'm currently receiving chemotherapy. I'm using a Fast mimicking product called Prolon. It's a 5 day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154088/

Discussion: Has anyone tried fasting 2-3 days prior to chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Everyone's experience is different, and you may have no or minimal side effects. I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993061/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I'm wondering if anyone has explored tamoxifen hair loss in the context of not only how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694890/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Hi Loraine, I only have had letrozole of those three and must consider myself lucky as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134844/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I used paxman for ACT chemo. I did dose sense so just 8 rounds. It worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036254/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Hair thinning/loss is a possible side effect of all AI's. I started Anastrozole after chemo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845738/

Discussion: Anastrozole and side effects...hair loss/thinning and hair regrowth

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

This is a wonderfully honest question. I have no guidance on hair loss, but I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800806/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

Hi Cindy.....I am 72, so I am thinking cancer, drugs...which do I choose.....but somehow quality of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86429/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2017

Hi @pirmir, thanks for connecting here and asking your questions. I wrote a couple of blogs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102064/

Discussion: Talking about hair loss with children

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2016

Hi, I did cold capping last year..4 rounds of T/C for stage one breast cancer. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035736/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

I have been taking anastrazole for almost 5 years. I think my hair is thinner, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961979/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

My Dr would have to change my dosage every 3 months on the generic. I use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890935/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I was on anastrozole for 2 1/2 months. I had SO many side effects. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050639/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I was never able to take the hormone blocking drugs (tried 'em all) but I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840314/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

I’m glad to hear you have finished your treatments. I have been taking anastrozole for about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838536/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

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