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I’m so sorry!! Thank you for catching that. I got Tamoxifen confused with Taxotere - it’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123778/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 4:58pm

This is an informative discussion! Thank you for starting it! While i do not have breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623016/

Discussion: Wigs: Prepping for hair loss due to chemo: Where to start?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 3, 2021

I had no side effects on Anastrozole for the first year. Then I got dry eye...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961961/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

Hi,I didn't think much about hair loss when I had my chemo, even though I ammale....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102068/

Discussion: Talking about hair loss with children

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2016

I agree with corcoranjf. Anyway, most people do not like their hair in the first place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775951/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

The hair was slow in coming back after chemo but sadly during taking Aromisin (an AI)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827929/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2023

I also had a problem with thinning hair while taking anastrozole. I’ve read numerous articles which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061683/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 6:46pm

I struggled with side effects initially but now I seem to be tolerating it well. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/705294/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2022

I’ve been on Arimidex (aka Anastrozole) 5 yrs and hair loss is issue for me. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87349/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2019

I have almost finished two years of Anastrozole. I can't say that I have noticed significant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86669/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

I agree. I’m struggling so bad. Joint pain. Hair loss. Hurt all over. Brain fog is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046191/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:45am

Good morning everyone. I've been taking Arimidex for 14 months. I'm 74 and I've experienced hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86828/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

Nothing major heir loss just dimecreceding in where impart my hair. I use seche powder to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041348/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 8:39pm

@chiara58, that would be hard to distinguish which treatment is causing which side effects. Fatigue, hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975505/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

As previous mentioned, everyone experience will be different. I was going through chemo during the holidays...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657311/

Discussion: First chemo session ok. Will it be different for the next rounds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2021

@sanantoniomimi, in addition to the great tips you've received from members, you may also be interested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039385/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 10:03am

Hi @pirmir, just wanted to chime in that the American Cancer Society provides a list of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102069/

Discussion: Talking about hair loss with children

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2016

I love your comments. I think hair loss is a huge fear for women. My esophageal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775954/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

I was super paranoid about the hair loss. I even covered my mirrors. What kept me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982255/

Discussion: Do you lose hair with Taxol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

Thank you so much for attaching the study. I have had foot pain for 2 weeks,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616028/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2021

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