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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 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

I was given injections of neupagen to help my wbc count...so I never got any infections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834100/

Discussion: Intermediate Oncotype score: Did you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

My dermatologist suggests people on chemo add biotin and zinc to their regime to help prevent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709727/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2022

Welcome to Connect @pirmir. What a great question you ask. I'm tagging my colleague Sheryl M....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102063/

Discussion: Talking about hair loss with children

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2016

I have taken anastrozole for 15 months. The first 6 months brought sleepless nights, joint pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989565/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

On Anastrozole now for 1 year 2 months. The drug definitely worked - reduced the size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335036/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2025

I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma first of October. I insisted on Genetic Testing and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220408/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

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 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

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, 2025

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, 2025

Yes, I had hair loss; constantly wiping the shower and swiffering floors. But it sheds and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728894/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

@samy Samy - don't be afraid to try the AI...not everyone has bad side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219821/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in August of 2017. One sentinel node was involved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663820/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2021

I did not have hair loss but I did not tolerate Anastrozole well. Poor sleep, more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963996/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I don’t mind at all. I’m 65 now but was diagnosed at 64. I had more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938129/

Discussion: Has anyone been told that they have ctDNA in their bloodstream?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

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