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I recently switched from anastrozole to letrozol. I do find the joint and bone pain less,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/163598/

Discussion: Switch from Arimidex to Femara (also known as letrozole) ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2017

I started losing hair after 2 weeks on the A/C infusions (4 total). I continued to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982058/

Discussion: Do you lose hair with Taxol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

I was on anastozole for 5 months and experienced severe and constant back and joint pain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049854/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I had very little side effects while on anastrazole for five years. Thrilled I completed treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977488/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

@merpreb I'm probably a bit late to the party here but my experience was similar to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646660/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 20, 2021

My biggest source of support (besides partner and sister) came from a totally unexpected source. Preparing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794332/

Discussion: Help for my daughter-in-law: triple negative, stage two breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

CCardenas112 I had 12 taxol/carboplatin and only 1 Adriamycin. I had red hair, so with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066313/

Discussion: Anyone had their eyelashes and eyebrows grow back during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

I was on anastrazole for five years no big deal. Exercised every morning to keep the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041008/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

I have been on Letrizole for over three years I have not had any hair loss,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86683/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2019

I was cancer free until 2022 and then was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, metastasised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285600/

Discussion: Cold Capping Long Term Results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I had mild hair loss. My only issue was stomach problems but then I am prone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988486/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

difficult to say re hair. I thought I was losing hair from old age - then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729542/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

I delete same way at first and I was 70 doctor said it is the safest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989005/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Well, I guess I may disagree with the permanence of Chemo and Radiation vs AI. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857549/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I am just starting to lose my hair, right at the 14th day! I have decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217898/

Discussion: Comfy hats for hair loss - Suggestions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 6:54am

My side effects on anastrozole are joint pain, hands and feet pain, insomnia, hair loss, fatigue,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272149/

Discussion: SERMs and AIs - Choosing not to take them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2019

I have been on anastrozole for about a year. I had stage 2 lobular cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837626/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

I have had very minimal side effects with both Taxol (once a week x 12) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264184/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2019

I am also experiencing thinning hair on Exemestane - only on it for 6 months for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166209/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

Both my sisters and sadly several of my friends have had breast cancer. The hormone therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912977/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

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