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Very important issue. Right from the get-go with the AIs I knew the possibility of cardiac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1610936/

Discussion: AI and cardiac med interactions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 7:07am

@colleenyoung Thank you Colleen for your posting which, in my opinion, is accurate information. 1 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1612435/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

I never had cholesterol issues until i took anastrozole. My LDL went pass 100 and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1609839/

Discussion: How can I reduce high cholesterol from AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 1:49pm

In the AIs drug packet information it clearly states an increased risk of heart attacks and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1616216/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 19 hours ago

I'm 82 years old and have been taking Anastrozole for almost 2 years after lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1601741/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Did you experience developing anxiety? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 1:22pm

My experience: I tried both Letrozole and Anastrozole, but found exemestane to give me fewest side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1602899/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 8:52am

I appreciate your response. I have taken anastrozole for three years..I had a partial masecetomy (sp)and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1609723/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 10:59am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1607245/

Discussion: Treatment Necessary with Low Oncotype?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27 8:19am

@marygrannie I understand where you’re coming from. I was originally put on Anastrazole and it took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1612590/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

First, thanks to all who are sharing their stories here; I just joined this group. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1556234/

Discussion: Has anyone on letrozole experienced extreme fatigue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 2:08pm

In 2021 my Oncologist put me on Anastrozole for about a year and then added Verzenio....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1567156/

Discussion: Are you on Verzenio (abemaciclib)? How are you tolerating it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5 10:14am

Greetings, Misty Mar, Sorority Sister of a different kind. Sorry to hear, I am not the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584816/

Discussion: Best time for exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 6:20pm

@sdbonniea123 You may just do fine. My sister in law takes anastrozole and has no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1586719/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30 9:37am

@coco46 I’m so sorry that your onco is so stubborn and inconsiderate of patients! He should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584061/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26 6:05pm

I took Anastrozole for 5 months. Took it at dinner time because of the foggy brain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584717/

Discussion: Timing of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 3:36pm

@ccc1965 I take Letrozole and the pressure/tension headaches are awful. My bones have depleted and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554984/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 7:26am

In 2020, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 IDC. I had a lumpectomy and 4 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1561727/

Discussion: Questions as I prepare for a lumpectomy: Tips please

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 10:30am

I am new to support groups, but thought I'd give it a go as I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1567701/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6 12:03am

I asked AI about this article and it looked it up for me. It pointed out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1583109/

Discussion: Breast cancer patient also with osteoporosis: AI, Prolia and Reclast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25 2:32pm

Hi everyone, I had a lumpectomy in March of 2025 and radiation following. It was Sage1....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584548/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 11:14am

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