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

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

Discussion: Share your experiences with cold capping, socks and mitts & chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

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

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'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

I always had thick hair, but when I started taking Anastrazole my hair began to come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135409/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

lnw @lnw It is such an individual choice because everyone's reaction to chemo and estrogen blocker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048238/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

I am sorry for the loss of your hair. I cut mine to 1” and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907598/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Sure. For me, it wasn't terrible. Yes, it was cold but not painful. I never got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888216/

Discussion: Share your experiences with cold capping, socks and mitts & chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Here’s my 2 cents. I took letrozole (same drug as anastrozole just different manufacturer) for five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797682/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I, too, had invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 1. I started with 5 mg., then 10, then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752650/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

I too have been on anastrozole for 5 months after having undergone lumpectomy and WB radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736361/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

I have fatigue, hair thinning and loss, and...ahem...bowel problems. of different sorts.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726492/

Discussion: Can anyone speak to the pros/cons of arimidex vs. tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

Thank you @auntieoakley for this information. Yes, would consider myself active, always have been my whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629019/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2021

I am so very sorry for your loss. There is a lot of loss in breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327097/

Discussion: Eek! My hair is falling out!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

When my niece first shaved my hair at the beginning loss, everyone said how much my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/221100/

Discussion: ~ to all my female friends ~

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2019

@ellenveragilmor My hair returned similarly, but that also may be because of my age. Many women's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86648/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2018

I lost my hair from chemo nearly 3 years ago. It came back jut to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095516/

Discussion: Share your experiences with cold capping, socks and mitts & chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

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