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Had masectomy March 9 And prescribed anastrozole for 5 years, I am 86 and take no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696017/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

My oncologist and I had a detailed conversation about concerns with taking Anastrozole, 6 weeks before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693328/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

Yes. He said in addition to bone building, it also helps with metastasis to bones. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693139/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

I am doing the reverse. I took tamoxifen for about 5 months and developed side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691128/

Discussion: Switching from aromatase inhibitors to Tamoxifen due to toxicity

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2022

Hurrah, you have made it through some really tough stuff and come out the other side....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688880/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2022

Tagging fellow members @roch @trixie1313 @sheilaray @lisman1408 @marybe @batm and others on this discussion to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684485/

Discussion: Withdrawals from Stopping Bioidentical Hormone

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2022

Had to give up on anestrozole devastating side effects. Pain Weakness. Hair Loss. And 4 trigger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/680773/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

I am 70, bi-lateral mastectomy, took anastrozole for 21 months now and was diagnosed with type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678983/

Discussion: I was advised to avoid soy, but it seems to be in everything. Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2022

This conversation has many people discussing side effects of anastrazole. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-completed-all-treatments-for-breast-cancer-but-now-i-am-supposed/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678925/

Discussion: I was advised to avoid soy, but it seems to be in everything. Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2022

Hi Creeder I feel you ! My experience with tamoxifen was weight gain and lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673965/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

@azme I’m glad you are doing well. How long have you been on Anastrozole? Are your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654131/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

Hi, I am taking Anastrozole for 2 yrs so far. I was doing ok I thought,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651597/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

You are not alone. I totally understand how you feel. I have taken 3 estrogen inhibitor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650215/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 1, 2021

@omega20 , I am starting Zometa today 9/1. I’ve been on Anastrozole for 2 years &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631800/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2021

I’ve been on Anastrozole for 2 yrs next month. The only side effect I have (and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629550/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2021

Hello - Just joined the group here. Started Anastrozole less then a week ago and very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628967/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2021

@sandyrob , I went on Anastrozole after my diagnosis of breast cancer at age 62 as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619790/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Hi Crazydaisy, @riverwatcher asked this same question a while back so I moved your question to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609006/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

Hello, just new to this group! I was diagnosed June 2020 with stage 4 breast cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599885/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2021

Thank you mugs24cancer. I have been on both exemestane and anastrazole with horrific side effects but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597069/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

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