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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 27 1:15pm | Replies (1931)

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@anjalima

I’m in the same situation, 10 months in, lost 15 since diagnosis last January, minimal side effects but concerns for the unseen. I’m focused on mitigation; reduced cholesterol foods, increased weight bearing exercises, upcoming appointment with an endocrinologist and repeating a DEXA at one year ( vs. two) to monitor any possible trends. In the meantime, when I take that pill, I envision the reduction of any estrogen that could potentially harm me.

This is definitely an ongoing journey.

Blessings on the path 🌸

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@anjalima I had bone loss the first year that eased for years 2-5 (not entirely). So if you do a DEXA after one year consider that the same rate of loss may not occur for the following 4 years. Your doc should know!