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I am 61, I am currently on Exemestane. Anastrozole did NOT agree with my body …...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080868/

Discussion: Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 4:30pm

Hi Yes I had no idea it was there caught on my 2yr mammo check up....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100920/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 10:46am

I just finished 16 rounds of photon radiation on my whole left breast and axillary lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194529/

Discussion: Radiation complications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I have been on Anastrozole for a year now. I am thinking of taking a break....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86754/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

Welcome to connect @dlpeters7 , I am so glad you found us. There is a nice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903595/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Hi everyone, first time posting. Grateful for this forum. I had stage 2B invasive ductile carcinoma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857286/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I’m 60 and in pretty good shape had lumpectomy/dsci on left breast and reconstruction on both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985816/

Discussion: Fatigue after DCIS breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

I admire you all very much. I’ve taken AI and lasted a week - effects of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094012/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 1:37pm

Hi Yes I agree everyone has to do what works for them. I started taking MCT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093693/

Discussion: Venlafaxine for hormone flashes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 6:59am

Brain MRI came back clear. Talked to oncologist today, asked about percentage that anastrozole would benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920621/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

@kathyomaha55 @cemd03 As @cemd03 noted, exercise helps with the fatigue (try something easy on arthritic joints...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86672/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2019

75% of patients have no side effects or they are mild enough that they take it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87063/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

Tabrecta has caused me mainly fatigue & swelling. I also have arthritis pain & fibromyalgia &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111295/

Discussion: Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 24 8:08pm

I would try a different time when you take the medicine. I take Anastrozole now for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021293/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 3:13pm

This is a hard time that no one really talks about when you are fighting for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636834/

Discussion: Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

Thank you! I just completed the third month of Ibrance. I can't tell what side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321452/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

Just saw your post! I am beginning my 3rd week of Arimidex and so far have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86411/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2017

@baker1 It's odd, I stopped anastrozole because of all the side effects and then began letrozole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87297/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

I recently finished breast cancer treatment but then two months later my husband was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032061/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 11 10:30pm

Hi From what I just went through on 6 days of tamoxifen I know I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057033/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 10:15am

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