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Congratulations! What do you mean by ‘pure prescription’? I was on Anastrozole for 2 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667131/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2022

Your question is very timely for me. I am one of the Mayo Connect people who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665819/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

I am currently taking anastrozole and don’t like the side effects. My hair is thinning terribly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664585/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

You are welcome. And As @auntieoakley is pointing out I am absolutely not recommending anyone stop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655451/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

Just started Anastrozole 2 days ago and hope I do well with it. Absolutely NO side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654078/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

I started weight bearing exercises at the Y. I am building up strength and feeling good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654015/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

When I was diagnosed because of the location of the tumor we started Anastrozole six weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652248/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

@raebaby I had taken Tamoxifen w/ my first lumpectomy several yrs ago. Took for 3 1/2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645463/

Discussion: Taking a Lower Dose of Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Hello, @blue850! I tried Anastrozole and within 3 days I started having side effects and by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629413/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2021

Thank you @auntieoakley for this information. Yes, would consider myself active, always have been my whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629019/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2021

Hi Colleen, Thank you for your help. I saw my oncologist this week and she is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619697/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

I was Diagnosed with ductile carcinoma stage one breast cancer in March. I had the 2cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618920/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2021

Hi, Sparklegram. I met with my Onco and am now taking a 2-month hiatus from Anastrazole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606679/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2021

@mjay Hi - I too started the Arimidex (anastrozole) in late October 2019 along with Verzenio....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605296/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2021

I had IDC found during routine check. Diagnosed in May 2018. I had a lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/601054/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2021

@sandrajo @whr @sparklegram, you may also be interested in the comments in this related discussion: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594474/

Discussion: Symptoms after quitting arimidex

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2021

At first I was switched from Anastrozole to Exemestane, which many people find of benefit as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594146/

Discussion: Arimidex Pain Starting after 17+ months

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

The side effects I’ve experienced on Exemestane aren’t nearly as severe as I had with Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220050/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

Hi @mahsume, welcome to the Breast Cancer group on Mayo Connect. You'll notice that I moved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209466/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2021

@edini1712 Can you take her to the oncologist or call the oncologist up and say how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209460/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2021

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