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Thanks everyone. I meet my medical oncologist Tuesday and will ask her more questions about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851618/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

I find no matter what your status of dealing with breast Cancer is, there is always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850777/

Discussion: Letrozole and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

Hi all. I just finished 4 weeks of radiation. It wasn’t too bad for the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849610/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

Hair thinning/loss is a possible side effect of all AI's. I started Anastrozole after chemo in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845738/

Discussion: Anastrozole and side effects...hair loss/thinning and hair regrowth

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

@pnnyh I’m sorry to hear of you side effects from the Anastrozole & the error of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841469/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I am 79 and in the second week of a 2 week hiatus because of side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840704/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

I have been experiencing similar side effects on this drug—joint pain, stiffness, weight gain, exhaustion. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840222/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

I have been on anastrozole for about a year. I had stage 2 lobular cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837626/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

Unfortunately it is such a subjective issue. I took Anastrozole following a lumpectomy and really didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836688/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Diagnosed with IDC stage 1 Nov 2021 Lumpectomy Dec 2021 Radiation 21 sessions Feb 2022 Started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830020/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I've been taking anastrozole for the eight years since I finished treatment for my breast cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824138/

Discussion: Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

I am in year 2 of 5 years enduring Anastrozole. There are side effects but they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823266/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

It's been 20 days since I stopped the anastrozole and one week since I started the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819849/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Getting the diagnosis is so overwhelming. When I found out I had a large tumor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813963/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

I had a mastectomy the first time. The 2% risk was from Oncotyoe Dx. Anastrozole was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813335/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

I have been taking anastrozole for 6 months following a Grade One ductal carcinoma removal via...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807149/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I saw my medical oncologist today, for my regular 3 month visit, and she referred me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804390/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

Also MY FIRST TIME EVER on a daily medication. Im taking Anastrozole. I too, at 72,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801779/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

How did your bones do on Letrozole? I am 72, first year ( of 5-10) on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801755/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Here’s my 2 cents. I took letrozole (same drug as anastrozole just different manufacturer) for five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797682/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

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