Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

I have. I went from ibrance to Afinitor. The drug kept one lesion at bay but another came out. Will keep on it until September and then see. There is a newer drug we may try but cannot recall name. Sorry.

I have. I went from ibrance to Afinitor. The drug kept one lesion at bay but another came out. Will keep on it until September and then see. There is a newer drug we may try but cannot recall name. Sorry.

Hi @shindler and @cancerchamp, you may wish to also join other members talking about breast cancer and liver metastases
- Recurrent HER2+ Suspicious lesions on liver https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-have-been-a-survivor-of-her2-first-diagnosed-oct-2012/

@crazydaisy Yep - it's a problem, especially if you're under 5 feet! I didn't do well with anastroze or letrozole and have been on exemestane now for about 1 1/2 years. I find that I need to write down what I eat. Protein for me is 2 poached eggs for breakfast and 3.5 oz of lean meat. Veggies are dark green and I stay away from dressings. My fruit of choice would be apples as some fruits contain a lot of sugar. I've lost 20# since January and have another 40 to go, but it moves slowly. I do walk 2-6 miles a day and also do a core/free weight/stretch cord exercise program twice a week for breast cancer patients. Also - I stay way from sodas and mostly drink lots of water. It goes slow and there can be setbacks, you just need to stay focussed. Hoping you start to see results soon.

Where did you find exercises for breast cancer patients program?

@cerwin
The medical group I belong to (Kaiser Permanente) has the program. It includes warm ups, stretches, core exercises and strength training. There are also exercise companies in our area that either puts on a program free for breast cancer patients. You might check with your medical carrier or American Cancer Society to see if there are programs in your area.

Where did you find exercises for breast cancer patients program?

@cerwin
The medical group I belong to (Kaiser Permanente) has the program. It includes warm ups, stretches, core exercises and strength training. There are also exercise companies in our area that either puts on a program free for breast cancer patients. You might check with your medical carrier or American Cancer Society to see if there are programs in your area.

Where did you find exercises for breast cancer patients program?

Cerwin, you may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Exercise and Physical Activity after Breast Cancer Surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exercise-and-physical-activity-after-breast-cancer-surgery/
- LIVESTRONG Program, returning to physical activity after treatment https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/livestrong-program/