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Unfortunately Bengay and Tylenol do little against high cholesterol and osteoporosis. I am 63 and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818609/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

I have a question for those of you who have taken Anastrozole and are now finished...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86464/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2017

Thank you @spinnerbait. I’m 5 ft 7.5 and weight 103lb (that’s me all my life). I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796956/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Wow - I have some itching too but did not realize it could be the exemestane....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292033/

Discussion: What is effective in treating joint pain from AI treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2020

I am crying as I write this because you capture perfectly how I feel on Anastrozole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934876/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

Hi. My name is Silvia from Uruguay. I have Been taking anastrozole since 2012. I received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86518/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2018

I too keep asking all my doctors about how do I know if my cancer came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370004/

Discussion: RSCLin Reliable with Oncotype Score - Use and experiences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 3:47pm

@Chis. How long did you take Anastrozole? The full 5 years. I’m coming up on 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617445/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2021

I'm not taking the AI's because of the side effects and do get my estrogen levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86911/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

This comes up on this forum all the time and I ask every time: if the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045321/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

@lisakuehl The Mayo Clinic pharmacist also added: "Dosing recommendations can vary based on the medication. -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196567/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2018

Good Morning! I go back for more sonograms on 2 spots, 1 on each breast, tomorrow....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786884/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

And exercise? I can't force myself. I have gained a LOT of weight, it's cold, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86728/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

You have the same diagnosis I had..............ER+PR-HER2-..........I started with chemo then went to radiation then surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298809/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 8:19am

I actually lost the weight I had gained on tamoxifen. Then I had an accident and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651879/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2021

I won’t say I had no side effects but I can do hot flashes to avoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696588/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2022

After awful experience with letrozole, I started Anastrozole but only once every other day. Since then,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024207/

Discussion: Anastrozole usage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

@jeannie53, have you spoken to your oncologist about reducing the dose based on size and weight?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267130/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2019

I have also grown bone proven with bone scans. Weight-bearing exercise like walking is also important....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810274/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Yeah - I did not notice any effect on appetite. I'm actively trying to ;lose weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87558/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

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