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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

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, 2024

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, 2024

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

@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

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

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, 2024

@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

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

Yes, the plan is to be on it for 5 years. I am not loving how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853621/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

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, 2024

I took letrozole for over 15 years, was in recovery from breast cancer (lumpectomy) in 2005...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258956/

Discussion: Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 7:50pm

So happy to hear you are good with your Vit D levels and that your doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823572/

Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I just posted below and saw your question. I have been on anastrozole for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807155/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I am on letrozole and iBrance for mbc as well. I also was diagnosed with mbc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783487/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

To @ milk thanks for your feedback. I too think I had too much radiation I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/668941/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2022

I completely agree. The worst part for me has been the drugs after both lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264470/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed and So Confused; Feeling Lost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2019

You may get fatigue with radiation and eventually get sunburn-type burn. I had 1 lumpectomy followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241412/

Discussion: Radiation therapy after chemo for bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Hello all! Jumping on to share my experience on Anastrozole (also known as Arimadex). I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666926/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2022

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