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At first I was switched from Anastrozole to Exemestane, which many people find of benefit as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594146/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

Good morning . I’m 61 and on anastrozole after lumpectomy/reconstruction and 15 rounds of radiation. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067090/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I’m 60, had lumpectomy and breast reconstruction at the same time- they called mine an anchor-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031504/

Discussion: Anyone else have lumpectomy followed by breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Hello all! Hope today finds you all on a good path in all ways! Ugh fornthose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1415342/

Discussion: Foot pain with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

I was diagnosed with stage 3B HER2 positive breast cancer last year these days. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759312/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2022

To Traci in regards to Anastrozole: Anastrozole and Laetrozole are "Kissing Cousins" according to my oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041390/

Discussion: Breast Biopsy: Core Needle vs. Fine Needle Biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

If your oncologist recommends/ prescribes AI meds I think it’s a good idea to at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997832/

Discussion: Should I take AI considering all the side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

I had surgery June 2023 then chemo (oncotype positive) and radiation and then put on Anastrazole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374295/

Discussion: Has anyone dealt with the decision to stop Anastrozole due to joint pa

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

It will be 2 years in March that I started Anastrozole. I did go through some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483307/

Discussion: Anyone switch from Aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:20pm

I will jump onto the pile here and just say, it is pretty common to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915470/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I'm 2 years into this first 5 year cycle and the past 1.5 was torture! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379837/

Discussion: Has anyone dealt with the decision to stop Anastrozole due to joint pa

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Hi. I just discovered this Mayoclinic Connect and I’m hoping to connect with pwME who have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1621354/

Discussion: Bone Metastasis in Pelvic and Spine

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 3:16pm

It is tough to discuss this because I don’t think anyone really knows if there’s a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1572248/

Discussion: Early dementia from chemotherapy and radiation: Has anyone had it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11 1:51pm

Been on Anastrazole and exemestane. Early on, for me at least, side effects were minimal but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538053/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 1:13pm

I was started on Anastrazole. I had short episodes initially (headaches, nausea, dizziness) that would go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528180/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 10:26am

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I thought about that, too (having to have a mastectomy anyway...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026965/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

@tessfair1 @ljwright4778 I had a lot of arthralgia last year during chemo (probably from the Herceptin)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86658/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

I hope you are all having better days. I am 65 years old & been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86487/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2018

I should also add that I was 76 years old (or young) when I had my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118310/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

I don't know anything about cancer risk with SSRI's. For me, I am hesitant to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942230/

Discussion: SSRI's and Cancer Risk

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

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