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This is my first official post. I had DCIS in right breast 30 years ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459925/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

Thanks again and best wishes to everyone who replied! I ultimately decided to try anastrozole a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458545/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

I was on anastrozole for 18 to 20 months and my wrist and hands hurt so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454505/

Discussion: Anyone have inflammatory arthritis due to breast cancer treatments?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

@reflector75 I was on Anastrozole for 5 months and had such bad inflammation in my fingers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453736/

Discussion: Anyone have inflammatory arthritis due to breast cancer treatments?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

virginiae @virginia It feels like a hug to read an email about the bladder issues related...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444335/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bladder pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2025

I have been taking Anastrozole for 4 years… following a double mastectomy for stage 3 cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439769/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2025

Although I know some people have side effects, so far I have not had anything major...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1432762/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2025

I have been on Anastrozole for 9 months, and I have noticed my hair thinning. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429866/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

@ebtexas55 read the article that you posted link to. I get confused/ is DIM safe to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428252/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

After nearly two years of Anastrozole I have pronounced worsening of gerd and raised cholesterol ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424319/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bowel issues

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2025

@deb23 I was on Anastrozole for 5 months before the pain occurred in my fingers, similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421725/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Wow...so many different experiences with Reclast, Zometa, etc. and awful side effects! I am 4 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420729/

Discussion: Zometa Infusions — your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

I have taken sertraline for years and done very well, they tried others in order to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1419403/

Discussion: Any changes noticed after stopping Tamoxifen after 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2025

My PCP had scheduled the mammogram and bone density for me in 2023 (age 70). This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414003/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2025

@gigibuilds I don't think you are missing anything. I tend to think it's a cover your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409494/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2025

I’m 1.5 years out and tried all AIs and now on Anastrozole. I have all those...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396588/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2025

I had the five day in April. Because of the location of my cancer the Doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390886/

Discussion: Radiation 5 vs 15 fractions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2025

I was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts, stage 1 and 11a/grade 2. ER+ PR+. Early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379498/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I am a month past Stage 1 ILC lumpectomy,age 77.I also had LCIS in the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379417/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

I’ve never heard or read that the side effects are the same for all four AIS....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378961/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2025

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