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Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Posted by tinalove @tinalove, Jan 31, 2016

I completed all treatments for breast cancer but now I am supposed to take hormone blocker, named anastrozole. im concerned about the side effects. Has anyone here taken it and did anyone have hair loss?

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kathyomaha55 | @kathyomaha55 | Nov 3, 2019
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@kathyomaha55
Is there any chance your friend can get to a cancer support group? Even if she decides no treatment, she can at least share her feelings with other cancer patients. I've learned so much with my local one. There are a few patients that have done immuonotherapy, etc., and have done quite well. One with Stage 4 lung cancer has been ongoing for 11 years now and late stage colon cancers and breast cancers trying new options. All my best to your friend.

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I for sure will talk to her about this. I already told her about advances in treatments. I hope she's smart enough to listen to her doctors about options. She lives in Kansas City - so there should be good treatments there. This Blog has done so much for my spirits. You guys all ROCK!!! I've learned so much from this group.

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betsyk | @betsyk | Nov 4, 2019
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@kathyomaha55

I for sure will talk to her about this. I already told her about advances in treatments. I hope she's smart enough to listen to her doctors about options. She lives in Kansas City - so there should be good treatments there. This Blog has done so much for my spirits. You guys all ROCK!!! I've learned so much from this group.

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I will keep your friend in my prayers for healing, comfort, and peace with her upcoming surgery and decisions to be made🙏

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baker1 | @baker1 | Nov 14, 2019

I had my 1year mammogram today, all clear! Yea! Now my oncologist is recommending that I take Prolia injections twice a year to reduce the chances of my osteopenia progressing to osteoporosis.
I have seen some discussion about this awhile ago but I can’t find that thread. I would like to hear from someone who has taken this. What was your experience good/bad. I’m trying to decide whether or not to take it.

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dmgweiss | @dmgweiss | Nov 14, 2019
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@baker1

I had my 1year mammogram today, all clear! Yea! Now my oncologist is recommending that I take Prolia injections twice a year to reduce the chances of my osteopenia progressing to osteoporosis.
I have seen some discussion about this awhile ago but I can’t find that thread. I would like to hear from someone who has taken this. What was your experience good/bad. I’m trying to decide whether or not to take it.

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Hi- Congrats on your good news! I am interested to find out what different
options are available for delaying osteoporosis. I am on my first year of
Anastrazole and want to do anything I can to help my bones.
Denise

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kathyomaha55 | @kathyomaha55 | Nov 14, 2019
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Hi- Congrats on your good news! I am interested to find out what different
options are available for delaying osteoporosis. I am on my first year of
Anastrazole and want to do anything I can to help my bones.
Denise

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Did you get a baseline bone scan - before you started? I had one and they told me to take 2,000 units D3 Oil capsules a day. And 1000 of calcium daily. These things will not hurt to take. Discuss this with your oncologist or her nurse. (It's easier to talk to my oncologist's nurse). Good luck.

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dmgweiss | @dmgweiss | Nov 14, 2019
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@kathyomaha55

Did you get a baseline bone scan - before you started? I had one and they told me to take 2,000 units D3 Oil capsules a day. And 1000 of calcium daily. These things will not hurt to take. Discuss this with your oncologist or her nurse. (It's easier to talk to my oncologist's nurse). Good luck.

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Thanks so much. Yes, I am taking D3 and Calcium. I did have a baseline that
showed osteopenia. Would love to do anything that will help.
Denise

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elizm | @elizm | Nov 14, 2019
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@dmgweiss

Hi- Congrats on your good news! I am interested to find out what different
options are available for delaying osteoporosis. I am on my first year of
Anastrazole and want to do anything I can to help my bones.
Denise

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@dmgweiss @kathyomaha55
Hi, Denise.
Yes, bones are a worry for those of us on AIs. I used to think that calcium and D3 were the answer until I read where an NIH study (also reported by Mayo) warned that the combination can lead to heart disease. I now hold onto the advice that daily (moderately intense) exercise, including weight-bearing exercises, may be the safer option.

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dmgweiss | @dmgweiss | Nov 14, 2019
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@elizm

@dmgweiss @kathyomaha55
Hi, Denise.
Yes, bones are a worry for those of us on AIs. I used to think that calcium and D3 were the answer until I read where an NIH study (also reported by Mayo) warned that the combination can lead to heart disease. I now hold onto the advice that daily (moderately intense) exercise, including weight-bearing exercises, may be the safer option.

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Thanks- might anyone have a link to this study?

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