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Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I am struggling with side effects (I think) - brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893349/

Discussion: How did you wean off or stop Anastrozole? Any problems?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I also have insomnia. When mentioned to my doctor - she said it was an unusual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87011/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2019

Good morning ladies :-) my name is Rabab. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220112/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

In 2018 - I had 21 radiation treatments. 16 were to the whole breast (I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797761/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287604/

Discussion: Treatment-related skin issues: Hives and itching

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2025

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Having both halves of your diaphragm paralyzed is even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063603/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 7, 2024

I took Anastrazole for 5 years with no major issues but the biggest thing you need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710365/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2022

@sandyjr The fear of lymphedema is quite real. Where my medical treatment is, they have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262380/

Discussion: BP, IVs and blood draws after bilateral breast cancer w/node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2019

I was on two other meds before Aremedex and they both gave me horrible joint pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86453/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2017

Hi, It's great to hear you have stage 1a and clean margins without lymph node involvement....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533006/

Discussion: TC Chemo Regimen 4 Rounds

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 3:25pm

Interesting posts. I went in thinking I may have side effects, but after my first infusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416353/

Discussion: Scared and needing support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2025

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, 2024

Thank you so much! I’m scared of radiation burn actually (I scar easily and take forever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150708/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

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

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

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

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

I have been on Anastrozole for over 16 months. At first the side effects were difficult....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377713/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

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, 2025

Yes, please talk your doctor. Like @frenchtoasted429 said they usually have some insight and options. Fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259306/

Discussion: Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

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