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At your age, I would definitely give that regimen a try. I am going through it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050078/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

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

@bdurel no worries at all. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend's daughter. 🙏🏻 I'll...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1565985/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 4 2:58am

@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

I was cancer free until 2022 and then was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, metastasised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285600/

Discussion: Cold Capping Long Term Results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

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

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

Today was C1D9 and 6th radiation treatment. I’m still trying to figure out what I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1573398/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 12 11:53pm

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

Hello! Had lumpectomy 2 years ago. Now stage 4 with cancer in my bones. Currently on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319688/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Arimidex along with the Fulvestrant injections?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

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, 2025

Hi Lynn, Sorry I just read this. Thank you for all the information! I found the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341199/

Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

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

I am a 26 year breast cancer survivor with no reoccurrence. I was diagnosed the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461605/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Thank you everyone. The latest is that I am considered Stage 3A. Mostly based on size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1565954/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 3 10:48pm

@bdurel thank you for updating us. I'm sorry that you have gone through so much in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555248/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 11:20am

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