Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

My experience is that they won't tell you any number lower then <10 on either of these... I found that frustrating, but my oncologist seemed to be satisfied with these numbers. Perhaps you will have better information from your care team.

The results in my portal show
Estrone (LC/MS/MS). <10 pg/mL
Estradiol Ultrasensative (LC/MS/MS). <10 pg/mL
I do not know what these mean and my oncologist hadn’t called me. I need to call him.
Any info from you or others would be helpful. TIA

Hello sequoia..... what was the outcome of June 24 test?

I have been on anastrozole since 1/4/2021. Some days I do not feel great and have a tendency to blame the drug. I am now debating whether to take Reclast, Zomata or Prolia for osteoporosis (left hip lumbar neck). Anyone have info on these?

I've been taking anastrozole for almost a year, and am cautiously thinking the side effects have been minimal. My main concern is its contribution to my osteoporosis. I have been seeing an OT to learn how to increase bone mass.

Thank you jejones. Blood test scheduled for June 24

i'm blaming Anastrozole on 2 trigger fingers! Had surgery on 1 pointer finger. Lots f PT - still lots of pain, stiffness. Anyone have Anastrozole affect eye? Eye Dr. says not caused by Anastrozole But! Its like someone took thumb dipped in grey paint and smeared on lower 1/2 of eye. Blurry! Thats' my close up eye! Anyone have eye problems. ? Please tell - I'd rather go off Anastrozole and get breast checked every month then to have these dreadful side effects!

I just today saw my oncologist. I had my surgery 8/2019 and have been on Anastrozole almost 2 years. I am just starting to have joint aches. The hot flashes are nothing new for me. I'm 68. When I inquired about the level of my estrogen in relation to how the med was working, his response was that he takes it for granted in is working. Estrogen is 'suppose' to be sucked out of my body. He said he would have to see if there was an estrogen test. I am pretty well put off with him. Any opinions. What test should I be asking my doctor for to see if the Anastrozole is actually working. I would like to know if i could take it say every other day to keep my estrogen low or do I REALLY need it every day. Just because the protocol is 1 pill a day for everyone doesn't make it the right dosage. Thanks for your post.

I am Her2+ER-. Diagnosed Mets in 2018 in Liver. Lesions NAD on Herceptin Perjeta. Now new lesion in Duodenum. On Kadcyla, and needed duodenal stent as lesion was causing blockage. Lesion again stable (NAD on last 2 PET scans. ) A Whipple procedure has been recommended as it is felt they can remove the remaining tumour with clear margins. The surgery souds terrifying
Any thoughts?