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I was able to lose some weight on Anastrozole ( using WW) and at one year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962795/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I too chose to go flat (was 69 and married over 30 years when DMX performed)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061561/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 1:59pm

I was dx TNBC and BRCA2+ in left breast and was told high rate of recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101754/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 2:52pm

I’ve been on Anastrozole for 3-1/2 years now and will continue until the 5 year mark....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795605/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

@dmgweiss @kathyomaha55 Hi, Denise. Yes, bones are a worry for those of us on AIs. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87461/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2019

About 4.5 months since I stopped Tamoxifen, all side effects are gone except eyelids swelling still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946787/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

I've been taking Anastrozole for almost four years, and for the most part have not had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86695/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2019

I am post 5 years and oncologist strongly suggested I continue taking Anastrazole. I did that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168915/

Discussion: After surgery and chemo what is the followup procedure?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6 7:12am

Qualifier statement: I am taking RSO, supplements, herbs and good nutritional meals as my part of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316382/

Discussion: ER+ Mutated no longer using Estrogen: ESR1 And PIK3CA Mutations

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

I too stopped taking Arimidex after five years now have enlarged fatty liver, osteopenia, debilitating fatigue,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209380/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2019

You can do a combination of elliptical and mall walking to avoid exercise boredom. I’m trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644056/

Discussion: Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

I was on exemestane for 7 years with little side effects. I had some weight gain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960878/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I don’t know all the food options. Trying to eat more fresh salads, less chocolate 🍫....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099264/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4 1:37pm

Hi @lynnj3 I always ate protein (eggs, avocado, yogurt) for breakfast, nuts and fruit for snacks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915213/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I'm so sorry for how hard that must be. I have just started taking Tamoxifen and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882160/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

@bjohnson511 to me it seems that any drug, or any dose of any drug, that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035680/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 9:15am

I just went off Anastrozole and about to try 20mg Tamoxifen. I am 75, early stage....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752706/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

I should add that more than 4 months after diagnosis of lobular with de novo bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863149/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

I had Invasive Lobular Carcinoma and DCIS diagnosed Jan 2023 followed by lumpectomy, sentinel lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883557/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Hi. I’m Glenda from Florida, I’m about 6 months out from my last radiation 01/08/2024. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096676/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 8:20am

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