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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

bluebird70---I'm curious about the different AI's. Did you have side effects or why the changes? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609333/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2021

Thank you for your comments. I’m 64 and I’m “expecting the worst and praying for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595253/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2021

I am now going to start letrozole in 2 weeks. Have tried anastrazole and exemestane with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220148/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

@rababkoepp I also had invasive ductal breast cancer, but in addition had a secondary tumor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220117/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2021

I’m nearly three years post diagnosis, first was surgery to remove the tumor, then 6 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87603/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2021

@mari @trixie1313 As Trixie noted, there are three AIs (aromatase inhibitors: anastrozole/Arimidex, letrozole/Femara, and exemestane/Aromasin)... although...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/334401/

Discussion: At Home DNA Tests

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2021

@mjay @elizm, you may be interested in this discussion: - Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220084/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2021

Jeannie Bean, we’re all here for you, and cheering you on. Good Luck on your journey...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328148/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2020

Lisman1408, I second your advice! I had very bad side effects from Anastrozole, couldn't tolerate Exemestrane...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326552/

Discussion: Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2020

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am glad that you are not in the same amount...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87561/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2020

Thank you! I just completed the third month of Ibrance. I can't tell what side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321452/

Discussion: Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer in Stomach

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

Beware that some memory loss and cognitive function issues can be associated with Anastrozole and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87552/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

@tessfair1 I tried Anastrozole first and it was horrendous with my joints, switched to letrozole and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318695/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

For @trivia - I am not on ibrance yet but have mbc to the bones for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314932/

Discussion: Ibrance and Liver Lesions: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2020

@mari Hi, Mari I'm no expert on anastrozole, but I have been on it for 2-1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209444/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

The Anastrozole gave me depression, but then I just found out I had cancer, so wasn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315576/

Discussion: Chemo before breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2020

I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction in July. It was originally scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312766/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

My doctor wants me on Anastrozole as a preventive, had mother and sister with breast cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219915/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2020

@danielad You and I have had similar results -- I had a large reservoir hematoma following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292360/

Discussion: Returning Member -- But New To This the Breast Cancer Group -- DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2020

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