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I tried anastrozole- did not work. I am on exestamine- joint aches and sleep issue, went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143860/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

@einnoc, I'm sorry that you belong to the unfortunate group of patients for whom aromatase inhibitors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137376/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

Thank you for your response. I do remember having those injections before my surgery. They took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131830/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Even without a visible lump there may be cancer cells lurking. You're very lucky to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118268/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

With the side effects I've encountered with AI's, both Anastrozole and Letrozole, with my doctor's consent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117510/

Discussion: Anastrozole withdrawal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

I stopped Anastrozole after 18 month.i had lumpectomy, followed by 4 rounds of chemo and 19...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111290/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Recurrence found ( by me feeling a cherry pit size nodule near original tumor site) after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108594/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Me too exact same. Finished 5days of hypofractionated XRT I year ago. Tried Anastrozole for 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103139/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Just came on this as I just saw my med oncologist and she bro7ght this up....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094774/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Good! So glad to hear that!! It took me about that long maybe a tad longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085708/

Discussion: Anastrozole fatigue - what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I have had 3 oncologists, to date: one in Illinois (bad); one in Iowa City (vote...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075195/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Cognitive decline secondary to Anastrozole; Relatives in my paternal family live to their 60s-90s. None of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062154/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2024

Good point and an important distinction. I've been on anastrozole for two years with no significant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061635/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

I'm doing the same by taking the Anastrozole at night. I am also doing something I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059607/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Also ER/PR+ (99/69%) HER2- stage 2, 2 sentinel node+. On Anastrozole for two years; now on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

I take anastrozole at night too. It helps sleeping through some of the side effect. Hot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058194/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Hi - I'm so confused as well. And I agree - It sort of irritates me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057571/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Anastrozole seems to be the drug of choice in Australia for estrogen-fed cancers. We have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052655/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Hello @californiazebra The plan is that as long as the medication is working, I will stay...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051330/

Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

I did not have much joint pain with letrozole. Hot flashes the first month. I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050676/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

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