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@neveragainvaccines Not sure this article will help, but has suggestions for protein sources. Hopefully few on...

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Discussion: How to not lose muscle mass during Chemo: any tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

I haven't gained weight since exemestane but that's probably because I've been watching my diet after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088032/

Discussion: Anastrozole fatigue - what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

I was switched to Exemestane and the this makes me very tired and I have gained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082382/

Discussion: Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

I have always had weight issues… just chubby - I would have to say possibly- if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144987/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

I stopped anastrocele 6 months ago and o have an excessive weight gain is this a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849794/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

Hi Wondering if anyone on tamoxifen has had issues with weight gain. Or other side effects

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Thank you . I appreciate this as someone trying to lose weight due to blood clot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958615/

Discussion: Wait time from diagnosis to surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@ellenveragilmor My hair returned similarly, but that also may be because of my age. Many women's...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2018

Hi @creeder! I was 38( now 66) when I went on tamoxifen for 5 years. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674584/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

My oncologist also told me that losing weight while on Letrozole (another AI) would be next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067029/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

Update on weight loss medicationI had posted before about my issues losing weight while taking anastrozole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993632/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

I've been on Exemestane for about 6 month now and the only problem I've had is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060114/

Discussion: Exemestane and heart palpations?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

I have been on Exemestane for about 9 months and have had no signs of diverticulitis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099586/

Discussion: Exemestane and Diverculitis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

I also gained weight since being on anastrozole. My oncologist said it gives you side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620301/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Is there any consensus that the effects of medications vary as persons lose weight, or are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196555/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2018

All this info has been super helpful! Thank you for sharing. Can I ask if anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328463/

Discussion: Anyone trying to get back into shape post BC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 1:30pm

I'm in the same boat. Pus, I'm overweight by nature and so hate how tamoxu makes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955103/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

has anyone experienced weight loss after they have finished the meds? I just wonder if I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239757/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:33am

I had taxol/carboplatin for 12 treatments. I gained a pound/week for the last 5 or 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883428/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Hi Aubreybill. I started on 200 mg of Verzenio twice daily. I lost my taste, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322937/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 11:22am

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