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Regarding aromatase inhibitors, many people including myself did not have awful side effects. But some do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873003/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

My biggest side effect with both anastrozole and exemestane is the terrible insomnia. My 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870501/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

I started taking anastrozole in March and had just about every side effect known. Completely nauseous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869873/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

Unfortunately, I did not find this informative website until after I had made the decisions regarding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868561/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I was on Letrozole, then Anastrazole and back to Letrozole. I believe the side effects were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864510/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

First, I'm not going to share all the private information some seem to advocate for here....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858928/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

I am on a hiatus from Anastrozole because of side effect issues. I found this article...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857471/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I was on tamoxifen for 5 but then on anastrazole for 10 after that. I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856786/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

I am now completing my first year on Anastrozole. I am frequently prone to side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850749/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

I agree. I’ve heard over the years that cancer cures and promising research has been suppressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850445/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

I have been taking anastrozole 1mg/day for the past year. In December I had my usual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845439/

Discussion: Anastrozole and side effects...hair loss/thinning and hair regrowth

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I wanted to share this amazing article I read yesterday as I ended my 2 week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842993/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I’m glad to hear you have finished your treatments. I have been taking anastrozole for about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838536/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Thanks for your post! It has always been my cross to bear in this moment- experts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837894/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

I had a lumpectomy last June. I had a grade one DCIS which was 1.5 cm....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832397/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I was on Letrozole for 4 1/2 months and had to stop due to the joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827724/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I was extremely worried and stressed about taking AI’s as I am sensitive and reactive to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823829/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

I am approaching six years on Anastrozole. I also take Zometa infusions every six months. Joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821689/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Thank you so much for responding. As much as I hated the side effects of Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820701/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Doctors sure don’t get side effects. I am taking Anastrozole and didn’t start experiencing noticeable side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818012/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

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