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Thank you Laurie! I’ve found several things that cause me to have brain fog on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285369/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 4, 2019

I wish you all the best of luck making this decision. After 3 weeks on Exemestane,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87486/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2019

@rsc After I stopped the anastrozole, I did have a lot of itching and more intense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209414/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

I just googled ‘Anastrozole and cognitive function’ and a lot of information came up. I reviewed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87363/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2019

Good morning! I appreciate this forum! I'm starting Femara (letrozole) after dozens of hours of researching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219865/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2019

@karenb I went through the gamut as well. Was started on anastrozole and couldn't handle the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87257/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

I also am suppose to start taking the same hormone blocker anastrozole and am concerned about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87253/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

@dmgweiss- Good morning! No, so far, that is ONE side effect I haven't had with Anastrozole.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87247/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2019

@lisman1408 I was quite fuzzy brained on the anastrozole, not to mention many side effects and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254132/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2019

I would hear the oncologist out, but I would still get a second opinion from outside...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264464/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed and So Confused; Feeling Lost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2019

I too have been on anastrozole for 2 1/2 years. It is very tolerable, although I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87172/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2019

Well @tinalove, hopefully you are hanging in with your treatment. I have been on Anastrozole for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87171/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2019

Hi jeannie53. I've been on anastrozole for about 3 months now and have very few side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87139/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2019

I was on anastrozole for 6 months dealt with the terrible joint and muscle pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87136/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2019

@francine6829 he crossed off tamoxifen for me because I had blood clots on birth control pills...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87118/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2019

That article about "Early breast cancer in the older woman" is a good find, @cindylb. Note...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87099/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2019

There are two types of aromatase inhibitors based on their structure: - Steroidal inhibitors, such as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87069/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

jeannie53 - Letrozole is stronger than anastrozole and I took it for 7 weeks and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86989/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

I started Anastrozole, generic form of Arimidex, last October following radiation. The first side effect I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86949/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

I have been off my anastrozole for a month. Side affects are lessening but it has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86899/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

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