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No tests, but doctors recommend the medication which I just went off of Anastozole with very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014372/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

@mimzy My situation is similar to yours: ER+ PR+ HER2- I had a lumpectomy with 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012329/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Dosage of Anastrozole changed: One tablet every OTHER day. Why? Side effects from fatigue, depression, achiness,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006981/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Took Anastrozole for 7 months. Side effects: dry skin, dry eyes to the point of blurry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005563/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

I started on Anastrozle March 2019. I was 72 at the time and for the next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004965/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

It sounds like side effects of Anastrozole to me. I'm taking Anastrozole. My blood pressure is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002196/

Discussion: Hypothyroidism after breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I had similar experience with second lumpectomy. Had low grade infection--took antibiotic and that cleared. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001690/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

When I realized that my sudden major increase in side effects after one year on Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994360/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

I switched also. The anastrozole gave me endless migraines, the radiation left me with tremendous rib...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993736/

Discussion: Has anyone changed from Anastrozole to Exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

Great idea to share tips! It never occurred to me to just strip down in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993667/

Discussion: Tips for Breast Cancer warriors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

The BCI test did not apply to my case as I had 7 positive lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991344/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

This is such a difficult decision to make. I opted not to take Anastrozole due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977388/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

I am on anastrozole and fosomax. Been on both since Aug of 2022. Have osteoporosis in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975468/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I'm supposed to stop anastrazole in January 2024, after 5 years, but the doctor recommended taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973105/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

I also use Anastrozole manufactured by ACCORD and when my pharmacy switched manufacturers I had dramatically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963273/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

It has been 6 months for me. I take my 1mg Anastrozole at breakfast. I usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962719/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

Hello @meags , I'm on 1mg of anastrozole for the past 20 months (among other things)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961933/

Discussion: What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I was taking Anastrozole at night before bed. That's what was recommended. After about 7-10 days,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961186/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I have been on Anastrazole .since 2021. The only side effect I have noticed is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960947/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I’m supposed to be taking anastrozole. I haven’t started it yet. I have the same worry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960378/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

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