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Just for balance, for those lurking here, I and several of my friends took anastrozole or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817317/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

Dear Lois, After my lumpectomy, I was referred to a radiation oncologist. He said, given my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815613/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

@windyshores @rida In the above post I believe she already answered this, and if I read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813914/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

In the six months taking anastrozole I experience some joint pain, occasional hot flashes or night...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812332/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

I had a lumpectomy in October, 2021 for a small mass: ER+,HER2-, approx. 8mm including clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807879/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I am in month 10 on Anastrozole and have minor joint stiffness that I can stretch...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801770/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

After one year of Anastrozole, I went on Tamoxifen. No side effects after 8 months.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801000/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I agree about a second opinion. Cognitive function is also a side effect of Anastrozole. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799304/

Discussion: Is 81 too old for a lumpectomy in Stage 1 Grade 2 IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

I am a nurse diagnosed with breast ca in 2019. I had a total mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798879/

Discussion: Sadness: Due to Anastrozole or Just Dealing With Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

I have just about finished 4 months of anastrozole, and I realized today just how low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784187/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

@windyshores “ So logically, if estradiol is reduced enough to be effective, side effects would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783616/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

@kchiavetta86 I am responding to the 2022 study that you posted first. Please note that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772175/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

I had a lumpectomy and a low enough oncotype that I didn't need chemo. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771728/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

I have been on anastrozole for 2 months. I don't like the side effects. I'm thinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767011/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bladder pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

I had a diagnosis of invasive DCIS in early May of this year. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765381/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

I have had dry eyes for a few years. I started taking anastrozole two months ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764145/

Discussion: anastrozole and dry eyes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Just curious, if you stayed on the meds what would your oncology appointments look like? IMO...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761133/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

@finallyretired, it's really important to remember that not everyone experiences side effects. The people who experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754291/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

New to Anastrozole (8 weeks in) and I am lucky to have no serious side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749613/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

My oncologist switched me from exemestane to tamoxifan last year after a bone density scan indicated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742232/

Discussion: Anastrozole vs Letrozole vs Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

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