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I am on daily Letrozole 2.5 mg, & have the following side effects: Neuropathy in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114671/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2017

Apologies for such a long post on hair stuff. But it's info I gathered for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765999/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I just stopped and went back to my normal self. No more hot flashes. Stopped gaining...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053774/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I had no withdrawal symptoms when I went off anastrazole after five years. Just no more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047206/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Where do u live? Doc Name? I've had a trigger finger surgery - Lots of PT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729239/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2022

I had no hair loss, but terrible side effects. crippling hands and feet, insomnia, lethargy, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87609/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2021

@kblioce for those of us reading this, can you clarify whether you took tamoxifen or did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123765/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

I was on anastrazole for five years. Some stomachs issues weight gain. Mild hair loss otherwise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025265/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

Thanks for sharing. Sorry it took so long to reply. The message went to my spam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219797/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2019

I was diagnosed with ER+ stage 1 breast cancer 6months ago. I am now on Arimidex...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032587/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

@marshgirl24 Hair loss is a common problem associated with many diseases/treatments. I searched through old discussions/comments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468458/

Discussion: Shampoo for hair loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2025

Have you looked into cold cap therapies? There are a few different companies that sell cold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792007/

Discussion: Anyone used anything that helps with chemo hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

I stayed I. Anastrazole Accord manufacturer for five years I am off for eight months. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988318/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Thanks for your information doctor is planning to give me chemo taxotere and cytoxan 4 cycle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896794/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

The shrinkage was on the ILC tumor. From 2.9 cm to 1 cm. Initial dosage was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181997/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

I am sorry you need this drug, but I am glad it is available to you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126962/

Discussion: Enhurtu treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

Chrisbomstad, How are you doing with your chemotherapy? Are the cold mittens and socks keeping neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244804/

Discussion: What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

I've taken anastrozole for the past 6 months, kept expecting my hair to fall out. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408929/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

After dinner. Along with other supplements for hair loss (minoxidil) and joint pain (glucosamine). I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485245/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 7:09am

Also had issues with Anastrazole so now on Exemestane for 2.5 years. Suffering hair loss as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475338/

Discussion: Completing 5 years on Anastrozole: Did you continue or stop after 5?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 5:07pm

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