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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

I had surgery, chemo, and radiation, and since I was staged at 3C it didn't seem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86440/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

I am very tired and feel lazy after stopping anastrazole. Took for five years and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876287/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

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

There are dermatologists who specialize in hair loss--there's one just 3 miles from my house. Find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397837/

Discussion: Any ideas on what is the cause of my sudden hair loss, severe thinnin

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2025

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

Hi ! I am 10 months on Tamoxifen 5 mg ( 10 mg every other day)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258780/

Discussion: Has anyone in the U.S. been prescribed 5mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

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 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

@beyourownadvocate Absolutely. Hair loss happens with Anastrozole. No doubt about it. I'm 75, been on Anastrazole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479725/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 1:21pm

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, 2025

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