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Are you also taking an AI? They commonly cause joint pain. I take exemestane, and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052310/

Discussion: Anyone taking Lupron (leuprolide) for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

I was given Anatrozole for just a couple of weeks, and my oncologist told me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891708/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

Thanks for your reply. I also had taken Anastrazole, no problems but after I read what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347564/

Discussion: Afraid to take Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13 7:20pm

I am a breast cancer survivor and nothing seems to work. I presently am using the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845918/

Discussion: Vagifem use and what helps vaginal dryness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

@dick61, I'm glad you asked this question. Hormonal therapy for men with breast cancer is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745835/

Discussion: Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I have been on arimidex now for almost two years now...wad on tamoxifen for a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86367/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2017

I'm currently taking both anastrozole and Kisqali (ribociclib). My liver values have definitely gone up--not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327956/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 6:00pm

I can only take 5 mg. of Tamoxifen. I supplement with Turkey Tail mushroom powder. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171887/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects in postmenopausal women

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

I got 5 sessions of radiation with a high dose at each session. Targeted. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897031/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Hi! You are absolutely right, side effects ARE different for everyone! I can tell you my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877109/

Discussion: Tamoxifen or AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Yes, I was taking and still do take Anastrazole (generic for Arimidex). I probably was confusing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235854/

Discussion: Enhertu for Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 9:57am

Hi I have been on zoledronic acid for osteopenia compression fracture since 2022 this year will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026518/

Discussion: Early stage breast cancer put on bisphosphonate (Zometa)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

My story above is from a 20 year old scar. Original diagnosis meant chemo every three...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029894/

Discussion: After lumpectomy: Still having pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Same here! I watched my sister who had stage 4 breast cancer at age 48. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788522/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. Despite being part of Sloan Kettering’s RISE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288350/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

Ah, I just read the fine print and this tool is for use after a woman...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219885/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2019

Sorry to hear about your challenges. So many different experiences! I’ve gone from a Anastrozole to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143996/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

Hi I just had dcis surgery getting pathology tomorrow seeing radiologist oncologist Feb 7. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006892/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Thank you for pointing out this common misconception, about the percentages. It is a very important...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885551/

Discussion: 100% ER+ 100% PR+ HERS2- How common is the 100% diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 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

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