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I have been on anastrozole for 6 months and my most disturbing side effect is overwhelming...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86326/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2016

I was on Anastrazole for 6 months and then switched to letrazole for about five. Lots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185675/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I found cancer treatment in general to be tiring--surgery and radiation in particular. Letrozole seems to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055861/

Discussion: Anastrozole fatigue - what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

What if indeed❣️ I can only tell you my story and my families stories. Two brothers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929319/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

Hi. I have the same basic diagnosis as you, although mine is a recurrence from 2006....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787680/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2022

I hope you see a difference. I was on Leterzole and had same problem. I even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87497/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2019

Hi, Elvandi ~ I believe that Anastrozole comes in only 1mg strength. The pill is tiny...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86498/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2018

I’m 60 and started anastrozole in June. I had many/most side effects that you hear- constant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948623/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Because my DCIS area was very small (6mm x 4mm) and no residual DCIS was found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854144/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

My husband was on Ibrance and Letrozole for 7 months. It stopped progression and tumors were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731143/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

I'm in my last/5th year of Tamoxifen 20mg. The side effects for me have included endometrial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346823/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12 7:33pm

I’m 61. I finished radiation 6-23 and have just had a breakthrough with fatigue stopping 9-24....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175319/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

I also am triple positive, with a smaller IDC tumor. I’m doing the exact regime recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048860/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I am HER2 positive. Bilateral mastectomy on 12/1, Complications caused 5 more surgeries. Chemo every 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884624/

Discussion: Need a breast cancer buddy who has been through it (triple negative)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Thank you for your reply. Has anyone experience a lot of swelling along with the fatigue?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662423/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

Hi Good for you. I think a lot of my issue is my fibromyalgia and menopause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175343/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

Hi I had the same diagnosis as you. I tried Tamoxifan for 3 wks. That was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162219/

Discussion: Letrozole joints, bone loss, low platelets, high cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

I took Letrozole for 5 years and went off on Aug 17 2024, about 6 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151014/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

YES it is just awful , with NO relief in sight . Oncol has nothing to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719458/

Discussion: Ibrance and Fulvestrant for Stage 4 MBC, Lung Fills w Fluid

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

Hi, I am new to this page. I have been on 20 mg tamoxifen for 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223207/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 1:45pm

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