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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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664093/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2021

I am just beginning chemotherapy Carboplatin and Paclitaxel weekly for 3 months. I’m using multiple sets...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220444/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 9:32am

I'm supposed to stop anastrazole in January 2024, after 5 years, but the doctor recommended taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973105/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

HER2+ makes things more complicated. I had a mistaken diagnosis of HER2+ from biopsy, and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763745/

Discussion: What's the next step after breast cancer operation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

I started with Anastrozole in May 2024 - I hated it! I couldn’t even walk. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136326/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

After my hair loss from chemo, my wig and hair lady who is licensed in hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766212/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I did not because my med-onc discouraged me from doing it and I did not do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036333/

Discussion: Anyone tried cooling systems with chemo to help prevent hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

I've been on anastrozole since October 22, 2021 and only have had joint pain and bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665634/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

I am starting 10th month on IBRANCE & letrozole-my side effects are fatigue, hair loss &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325163/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

Hi Tessfair1, well, just about, but again, delicate subject, I am experiencing loose stools almost daily....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219784/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

My hair thinned immediately and heavily and it doesn’t stop after start of the Als- Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327094/

Discussion: Eek! My hair is falling out!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Thank you for responding. I did go to the dermatologist and he suggested Rogaine. Both he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038773/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

I am 74 and already have arthritis in one thumb joint, the other was replaced 8...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643727/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

Yep. I'm going on my 3rd year. I tried other estrogen blockers but this one had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86341/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2016

How did you find the homeopathic breast specialist? My first DCIS was 26 yrs ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908868/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Strictly for what it's worth, I tried Biotin Forte (biotin with important zinc recommended for chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694897/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

I also am triple positive, with a smaller IDC tumor. I’m doing the exact regime recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048860/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Thank you for all the suggestions, I have been on Letrozole for 2 weeks and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906184/

Discussion: Eek! My hair is falling out!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Well In the past two years I went thu 24 rounds of chemo, 30 radiations and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655173/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

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