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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

Hi Angie, thank you for your response. I really appreciate it. I’ve already changed my diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296533/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (HR+PR+HR2-)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

I am currently taking it- started about 4 months ago. It has helped lose some weight....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394489/

Discussion: Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

I finished up my treatment in 2021, but am still on an AI. I dropped from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147016/

Discussion: How long did it take you to recover after treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

@kcalhoun OMG congratulations!! That's fantastic that you have lost all that weight . Also using Zepbound!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411307/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

Thank you for sharing your story. I had very early detection, a lumpectomy, and 5 rounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179663/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

@mapleskoff I’m so sorry you’ve had to carry this. Two cancers, radiation, the waiting, the scans,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537328/

Discussion: The in-between life and death cancer

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 28 1:06pm

@tullynut So glad you wrote about Anastrozole and your side effects. As for me, I can't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431399/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

I hope this goes smoothly for you. I've been on letrozole about 2 1/2 years. During...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256402/

Discussion: Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2025

I was on Xeloda (affected my hands and feet) then Anastrozole (made me terribly moody) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168378/

Discussion: Anyone experienced dizziness or optical changes with exemastane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

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, 2024

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

Yes! I’ve been on letrozole for 5 months and have lost hair (now very thin all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397507/

Discussion: Any ideas on what is the cause of my sudden hair loss, severe thinnin

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2025

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

I was given no nutritional/diet guidance during radiation. Dietary guidelines do not seem to be part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138826/

Discussion: Diet during radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

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

Your fears are perfectly normal. Part of your post-cancer life is spent looking over your shoulder,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538367/

Discussion: Recurrence Fears - How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 10:22pm

First cancer was in 2004. The joint pain improved in most joints after five hellish years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545152/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 5:40pm

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

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

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

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