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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

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

@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

@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, 2024

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

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

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

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, 2024

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

@bdurel, I'm sorry to read about your friend's daughter. It's hard to lose anyone, but right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1566681/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 4 5:45pm

I have been on Anastrozole since May 2022. I have only experienced neuropathy in both hands,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795177/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I am not a medical professional but I hear that they are giving Minoxidil as an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800917/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I had some hair loss but not bad. I think nobody notices but me. Also a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828526/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 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

When did you hair loss start and how long did it go on? What did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377602/

Discussion: Letrozole side effects and timing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

You can choose the "cold cap" treatment before each chemo session. It seems pretty effective in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048728/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Hello @sloggingthru geez I am sorry to hear about the hair loss. I remember feeling like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317809/

Discussion: Anyone have permanent hair loss due to chemo + AI + older age?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

I think biotin has been implicated in interfering with levothyroxine metabolism. I have been counseled to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045642/

Discussion: Biotin, Hair loss, Thyroid and Multivitamins

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2024

There’s nothing wrong with acknowledging your feelings. You should have seen the look on my surgeon’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709567/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2022

I was on Tamoxifen for two years then switched to Anastrozole. I have had hair loss...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431631/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

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