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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 18 11:21am | Replies (2099)Comment receiving replies
There are two types of aromatase inhibitors based on their structure:
- Steroidal inhibitors, such as exemestane (Aromasin)
- Nonsteroidal inhibitors, such as the anastrozole (Arimidex) and letrozole (Femara)
Here is one study comparing them:
- Aromatase Inhibitors: Are There Differences Between Steroidal and Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitors and Do They Matter? (2008) http://theoncologist.alphamedpress.org/content/13/8/829.full
The study focuses on the mechanism of action and effectiveness. It doesn't discuss side effects.
I thought everyone might also appreciate this article about exercise and AIs:
- Exercise Helps Ease Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/exercise-helps-ease-ai-side-effects
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@colleenyoung Exercise. Yes! The issue (for me) is the long list of negative side effects that come with these drugs!
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Thank you Colleen for the two links. Since the AI article did not discuss side effects, I did not relate to it. Can you find a study that discusses the effectiveness or re-occurrence using Tamoxifen vs AIs for postmenopausal women. I am asking because I may end up with Tamoxifen as it does not cause the joint pain from AIs. On exercise, I exercise everyday for at least 90 minutes and do Yoga. Unfortunately, none of this has helped my joint pain.