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I started on Anastrozole 1mg several months ago. I am in a research project through Dr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609483/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2021

Hi all, just for your information: Radiation is a localized treatment, whereas Chemotherapy is systemic. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867311/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hi! I am very surprised Dana Farber onco ( I do not see Otto but feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877086/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Laurie, I wish the mayo clinic could do something about these pills that have such horrible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086633/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14 8:21am

What you said was very interesting. I've been on anastrozole for almost 2 years now and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86566/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

Kathy, I don't think I gave Exemestane a fair trial. i was on it for only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291281/

Discussion: LCIS-Age 61 (post menopause) diagnosis- AI’s a good idea?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2020

Hello All, 5th cycle of Ibrance , also faslodex (fulvestrant ) shots / My R lung...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723995/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2022

I’m 60 yr old. I had a very mild menopause and am in good shape. ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990659/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 7:59am

@sue417 I had radiation therapy for endometrial cancer (pelvic radiation). Twenty five sessions. During the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081663/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 7:40am

Hi Thank you for sharing your story. Can I ask how much weight you lost during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166066/

Discussion: Anyone have bowel issues after radiation for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1 7:57am

@dcollier I'm sorry you are going through this and I hope for a brighter future for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262785/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2019

June 2024 no tumours anywhere but left lymph nodes cancer. I refused chemo for what it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117136/

Discussion: Fibromyalgia and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3 1:52pm

thank you for sharing the part about learning to laugh. The old term "laugh or cry"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106346/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 16 4:07am

I did not have anything severe. When I had radiation, there was some severe fatigue. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693381/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

Hello all, II have advanced stage 3 HER2 breast cancer, 2/21 I go into my 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682951/

Discussion: Have you taken part in a clinical trial for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2022

i was on anastrazole for 5 days and Mayo had me stop it completely the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87491/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2019

I'm on Anastrozole since 1st week in January. I thought I was symptom free until 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86437/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2017

For what it's worth, everyone in my cancer support group (there are about 10 of us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86531/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2018

Hi! I have been on Ibrance and anastrazole now for 2.5 years. Fatigue is real --...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325153/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2020

I’m triple positive too. I had mastectomy because my tumor size was very large that lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048312/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 9:00am

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