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I wanted to add something to you about the hair thinning/loss. I was fortunate (no chemo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86639/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2018

Yes, I have posted about Xgeva and Faslodex but here goes. I starting getting Xgeva injections...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86377/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2017

I'm not aware of problematic side effects after a little over a year on anastrozole, except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86329/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2016

I have been on letrozole for about 5 1/2 years now. I am experiencing extreme dizziness,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946161/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

I took Accord brand name throughout my five years. Dry few side effects some loss of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045164/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 9:06am

I’m 72, diagnosed with IDC ER-PR Positive HER2 negative. Jan. 22. Had a unilateral mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784983/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

My TNBC has reoccurred after 2 1/2 years. I had a right auxiliary lymph node dissection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700907/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

Did you lose any hair? All other side effects aside - wish dr. had warned me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739637/

Discussion: Are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed Longer than 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

I would recommend that women with hormone positive breast cancer ask their oncologists to check their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86480/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2018

I am on anastrazole for two years now after chemo (Which i could not complete do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621638/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2021

Welcome @blue850 , there is a wide range of side effects from almost not even noticing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629011/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2021

@marykaym63 Yes! Congratulations! When my hair was falling out I stood on my daughter's balcony and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/221096/

Discussion: ~ to all my female friends ~

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2018

I just quit Anastrozole July 5 cold turkey after 6.5 years. It feels like I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897538/

Discussion: Anastrozole weaning.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hello, I have started on chemo Trodelvy in 12/22/23. I loss my hair a week late....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011784/

Discussion: Has anyone been given Trodelvy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 9:20am

I had no withdrawal symptoms just felt better stomach issues are gone hair loss’s slow down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041948/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 6:58am

I’m on AI for a year. Originally I thought hair thinning was happening… and it was…...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874091/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

It seemed to work at first but now 5 weeks after my last round of chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887998/

Discussion: Chemo cold cap, socks and mitts: Share your experiences

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

I'm on Anastrozole since 1st week in January. I thought I was symptom free until 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86437/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2017

The point of this drug is to remove estrogen so it does not encourage the cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/621658/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2021

I don’t take chemo meds, but suffered hair shedding called telogen effluvium due to weight loss....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061211/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 7:22am

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