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Thank you for your post. I’ve read all the statements of AI patients so far on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544520/

Discussion: Recovery time after Anastrozole/aromatase inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 2:25am

@jsparkle42 My concern is side effects, since I still need to work, and want to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526164/

Discussion: What are the effects of Herceptin for HER2 positive? Not doing chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 3:22pm

I too just turned 80. My diagnosis was similar to yours. I had 1.3 centimeter removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526019/

Discussion: What are the effects of Herceptin for HER2 positive? Not doing chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 11:36am

@auntieoakley I will take your suggestion and make an appointment with my primary physician. Since the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545283/

Discussion: Persistent cough after starting Anastrozole, how can I manage it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 11:32pm

Understood!! Am on Anastrozole & not liking the side-effect potential. Am wondering how nrcesssry it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545600/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 10:12am

@pmom3366 When I read your post, my heart was saddened. The tragedy happened to your sister...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517227/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 12:59pm

Been on Anastrazole and exemestane. Early on, for me at least, side effects were minimal but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538053/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 1:13pm

I'm 77 on Anastrozole 14 months with no noticeable side effects. Before cancer I was already...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552374/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 9:55pm

@sally484 so true! This is one of those side effects they just don’t talk about. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541995/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 11:54am

I've been on anastrozle for six years and Zepbound for three years. If you are worried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559001/

Discussion: Anyone taken an aromatase inhibitor with GLP-1 weight loss medication?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 7:22am

@sue417 Yes, I agree with you. The docs test your cholesterol level before putting anyone on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520748/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 7:55am

I went through the same type of pain response to Anastrazole. It wasn’t a constant low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1515708/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 9:54am

Hi there. I am on anastrozole for about 4 years now. I had estrogen positive (high)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514893/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 8:23am

@megunique I am so glad that you were able to complete your treatment. I had some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539205/

Discussion: Anastrozole and vestibular disease

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 1:09am

Everyone's comments are very helpful. For me.. I was diagnosed with IDC stage 2 (June '23),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523730/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 8:04am

@mistymar I take AlgaeCal which is available OTC. Oncologist prescribed Fosamax but that comes with its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543096/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:48am

I have been on anastrozole for a little over 3 years now. Fortunately I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549384/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 8:07am

@ccc1965 I was initially on anastrazole, and switched to letrozole. I agree 100% about the medications...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551099/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 10:13am

I’m interested in the occurrence of late side effects. I have seen in the literature that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537651/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 6:24am

No one should take AI without expecting some serious side effects. Most complain the side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552012/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 12:01pm

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