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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

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

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 have been taking anastrazole for over five years. I have had no negative side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431143/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 5:51am

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 Creeder! Some of us have been there. I just completed my first year of Tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673652/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2022

My oncologist had me on anastrazole five years. Off now one month doing fine Not as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900177/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Hi @creeder, yes I gained weight on tamoxifen. The trade off of no estrogen feeding my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673678/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2022

@brooklyn22 I wish that were true because I’ve been dealing with weight for a long time....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409031/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5 3:05pm

Thank You so much for your information on where to find aids. Right now I feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030807/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I was switched from Anastrozole to Exemestane also. The only problem I've had is weight gain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079384/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I have taken an Astrazole for over five years. I was in my late 60s when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119948/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I have been taking Anastrozole for 6 or 7 months. No real problems other than some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824444/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I don’t take chemo meds, but suffered hair shedding called telogen effluvium due to weight loss....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061211/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I am in the same boat. Lose weight and eat veggie and fruit. To help combat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982122/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

how long did you take tamoxifen before developing hyperplasia? What were symtoms....was their bloating and or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677957/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

Me too. I switched to a polar fleece blanket to help with weight. I tried a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150574/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

I am honestly surprised this question hasn’t exploded with answers. When I was on chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634847/

Discussion: Cannibis use among cancer patients.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

The Als aren't fun. I have been in pain on and off and work out with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127343/

Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

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