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I'm 74 and am waiting to start Radiation for Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Estrogen &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257711/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 lobular cancer in January of 2023. I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257012/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

My BP was going up slowly on Letrozole (switched from Anastrozole which was worse). I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242636/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

My heart goes out to all of you struggling with anastozole. I had mastectomy after IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241886/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

Same here, on Anastrozole for 2+ years now and consistently high blood pressure, which I suspect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241595/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors and Escalating Blood Pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

I was put on letrozole and had to stop on the fifth day because I got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241317/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

Since I was much younger than you upon diagnosis, I am not sure the medication actions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237395/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2025

I hope your surgery went well. In May 2024, during my very first routine screening MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224397/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

I'm 70. Had mastectomy for IDC that is Er+. Just statrted Anastrozole yesterday and wondering if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208114/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

Would like to hear from women taking anastrozole and the side effects they are having and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196024/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

@vickee, I believe you're asking which hormone treatments that reduce the risk of breast cancer returning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191840/

Discussion: Anyone know if tamoxifen is more harmful than aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

I was 69 when I started Anastrozole. This medication ruined my joints and I have very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189453/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Thank you! AIs such as Anastrozole or Exemestane must have gone through a lengthy process including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187544/

Discussion: Post treatment support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Is there anyone out there who has taken these AI's with less side effects? It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182598/

Discussion: Can joint pain of aromatase inhibiters (AIs) be reversed completely?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

Hi! I haven't had this but it sounds like your eyes are reacting to the Anastrozole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175844/

Discussion: Since starting Anastrozole my sight is getting blurry. Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

I had the same outbursts with Anestrozole. I was so mean. I've always been known as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170130/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

@carolinab I know just how much anxiety you have today. All the unknowns really pile up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163542/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I was on anastrozole for a year. My onco put me on exemestane due to finger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159206/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

I think each person can have different side effects to each drug. My experience: I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156657/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

Hi Debbie, I was on anastrozole and having joint pain and severe leg muscle cramps especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156553/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

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