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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

Diagnosed 4/23 idc, grade 2, lumpectomy, chemo (oncotype +) and radiation. Had already had dexa scan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512697/

Discussion: Zometa infusion & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23 9:42am

I am 85. My tumor was 98% Estrogen receptor positive. It was a grade 3. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505842/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 4:03pm

I started on Anastrozole first of April. My oncologist told me to take it at night....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502803/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10 8:44pm

On Anastrozole just over a year and half. Age 73, active/healthy, other than my "decades old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497345/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 2:08pm

I've been on Anastrozole for almost 6 years and really have not had the horrible side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492868/

Discussion: Anyone been diagnosed with IDC Stage 1 Grade 3?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 4:55pm

I agree with your statements. I did take Anastrozole for 5 months and had side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492545/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 10:36am

I just switched to anastrozole a couple weeks ago after 6 mos. on letrozole which made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492197/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 8:54pm

@tullynut Glad you’ve not experienced any side effects from anastrozole! I saw my primary doctor today...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1492191/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 8:46pm

My side effects happened within a week. I had to stop anastrozole only after 6 days....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491726/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 10:10am

Just popping in here to say I switched from Anastrazole to Letrozole after about 1.5 years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480230/

Discussion: Anyone take Anastrozole every other day?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 7:45am

I’m just switching from letrozole to anastrozole beginning tomorrow. Pre-lumpectomy with surgery scheduled for mid-March. Conversation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479704/

Discussion: Completing 5 years on Anastrozole: Did you continue or stop after 5?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 1:02pm

I’m not on Anastrazole because of side effects so exemestane instead. Initially they said 5-10 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475178/

Discussion: Completing 5 years on Anastrozole: Did you continue or stop after 5?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 1:14pm

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