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I am new to this forum. 2 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with DCIS. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046238/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

I'm 78 now, 76 when diagnosed. Had conflicting advice on having radiation. Trinity Hospital in Moline...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043230/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

I have written this before, but in your case, I think it's worth repeating. At age...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041692/

Discussion: Low risk IDC: Using data (POLAR assay) to decide on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

If you could tolerate an AI or tamoxifen, that 95% estrogen score would mean they would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038790/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

As I’ve been told over and over, every one is different . I am taking AI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030508/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Is there any bisphosphonate that doesn't come with potential nasty side effects? Do they all have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029916/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Hi! @beachbabe & Sue: I actually have been wondering the same question regarding the safest &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029104/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I can’t tell you what you should do, everyone’s answer to that will be a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013042/

Discussion: Breast Cancer 2nd time and hysterectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

I’m taking anastrozole. Same thing here a month and a half in and things are getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001049/

Discussion: Tamoxifen side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Yes! I developed trigger finger in both thumbs two months into taking anastrozole. It got worse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999392/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

I'm 81 and after 5 days on Letrozole I had the worst pain in my life....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998362/

Discussion: Should I take AI considering all the side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

I’m 60 yr old. I had a very mild menopause and am in good shape. ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990659/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

It is 6 months now that I’m on anastrozole(Armidex). I take it around 8am, and by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990584/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

I have taken anastrozole for 15 months. The first 6 months brought sleepless nights, joint pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989565/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Hello, I have been on anastrozole for ten years. If you work out daily and change...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981016/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

Agree! I’ve been on Anastrozole for about 20 mos. At one year my DEXA remained essentially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974743/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I cannot help with the turkey tail mushroom- but I too had bad side effects with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972136/

Discussion: Interested and curious about turkey tail mushrooms

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Yes my mind is clearer. I am not as tired. I am 75 so I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969688/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

Thank you, very helpful! I am looking at the odds percentages of recurrence versus the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962749/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

How old are you if you don’t mind me asking. I am 61 and also on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959324/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

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