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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

I am not sure that 15 minutes or 30 minutes will really make a difference if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616003/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2021

I will be starting Zometa transfusion on Sept. 3, 2021, (one every 6 months). I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615292/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2021

@cerwin Although I do not have fibromyalgia (I do have extensive chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy, however), I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609705/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2021

Cindyb, Excellent post. I have been on Anastrozole for 21 months and am now having side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609674/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2021

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

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