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keela
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7 years ago

Hair Loss after 4 years with Tamoxifen

I have been on Letrozole for 2 years, followed by 2 years on Tamoxifen.  I have had mild hair thinning over the course but in the last 6 weeks I have had massive hair loss.  I thought it would have settled down rather than get worse,  Has anyone experienced this.
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  • keela's avatar
    keela
    Member
    7 years ago
    Tks now trying a protein shake called Help Hair. Will try anything
  • poodlejules's avatar
    poodlejules
    Member
    7 years ago
    I had very low iron years ago before BC and lost my hair on top . Good luck with everything @keela !

  • keela's avatar
    keela
    Member
    7 years ago
    Thanks for that im in the process of getting some bloods done now. I also have extra facial hair as well.
  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hey there. Make sure you speak with your GP and have bloods done. Other conditions such as thyroid issues can cause hair loss. Best to exclude other causes.
    I haven't lost any hair on letrozole (but gained some facial hair ...grr)
  • pammiesyd's avatar
    pammiesyd
    Member
    7 years ago
    My hair is also falling out more in the last month after 7 years of anti hormone treatment. I am wondering how long until I have no hair at the front. What is more important to me, life without cancer or life without hair? Do I really have a choice?
  • Silba's avatar
    Silba
    Member
    7 years ago
    @keela

    Hi

    Yes , I'm on Tamoxifen  and my hair has thinned considerably , I asked the Onc , he said it's another of the wonderful side effects of this drug.

    So not only I now have a head full of grey hair, but I'm getting 2 widows peak of baby fuss at the front.:((