Hello. My name is Carole. Was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3C , 4 years ago. Did hysterectomy plus 6 cycles of Carbo/taxol. Continued with Avastin but had recurrence after 9 months. Switched to hormonal therapy (femara 2.5 mg) and been on it for almost 3 years. Has many side effects, joint pain, and loss of. One density and most of all my hair has thinned so much it’s crazy! If it continues like this, I will lose most of my hair. Anyone experienced anything like this? And any solution to that??? It’s devastating
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I am so sorry you are going through all this now. Are you taking biotin? I also got keranique hair products too. Taking vitamin B complex too. Chemo knocked my thyroid out. Still having problems losing some hair. Have you had your thyroid checked lately? Took claritin for bone pain. Now just motrin 800.
I have been taking letrozole 2.5 mg for over two years. The only side effect I really have is very soft fingernails. I have read the different brands of femara can affect people differently. Maybe you want to ask your doctor about that. Good luck with your treatment.
Thank u for replying. Yes I am taking biotin and vitamin B12 and it doesn’t seem to be helping. No issues with the thyroid. I just feel that the femara is causing this bad hair loss.
Carcoura, have your thyroid checked again. You could be borderline and actually have a subclinical case of hypothyroidism. There has long been disagreement within the endocrinology community as to proper "normal" levels. Go to a specialist and get a second opinion.