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I was diagnosed at 68 as well. I'm two 1/2 years out and doing well. Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86501/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2018

You gave me lots to think about. My situation is as follows: Bilateral mastectomy May 2025,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317763/

Discussion: Anyone have permanent hair loss due to chemo + AI + older age?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

Hi @bpknitter53 -- thank you for sharing. It seems a lot of us have a similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836998/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

If you have not been already actively exercising, you will want to be kind to yourself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989992/

Discussion: Exercise during treatments for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I understand the questioning of BC after menopause, but I feel like there might be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834008/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

For me, (left armpit only, even while showering, but really strong after sleeping) like fresh cat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975925/

Discussion: Smelling cancer!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

@cindylb, thank you for your response and for sharing your experience. I'm not sure what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211260/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

I am having the same treatment one a week with Keytuda every 3 weeks I’m still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914864/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

My breast cancer is 1A, DCIS. I have been on arimdex and six months in experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904717/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I have a question regarding the item Knitted Knockers. I was told theprostheses must have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107266/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

I have been taking anastrazole for almost 5 years. I think my hair is thinner, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961979/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

@elizm Crazy, isn't it? Even the chemo they put me on was one that caused weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220052/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I would first say I was in my 30s when I took it, and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655146/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

My biopsy was ER & PR +ve HER2 -ve and PER scan showed zero tumors, only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117501/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

It can be done, you can supress the estrogen naturally as I found out after deciding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884007/

Discussion: Alterantive Natural aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

I am curious about everyone’s positivity. I was a triple positive dc. So I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284497/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2025

https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/reduced-dose-exemestane-noninferior-standard-daily-dose-postmenopausal-women-early-er states that 3x per week is the same as every day. I have stopped for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069413/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

Hi I believe that doctors need to take into consideration people's medical history their weight their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047525/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Please, regarding osteoporosis, talk to your oncologist about taking calcium and vitamin D, and referring you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654440/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2021

I have been taking anastrazole for over five years. I have had no negative side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431143/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

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