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Well, this kind of answers my question. I wanted to know how long it would take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684907/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2022

I started Anastrozole, generic form of Arimidex, last October following radiation. The first side effect I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86949/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Also as part of my dietary change to an alkaline diet, I have incorporated a juice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665299/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2021

It may sound completely off the cancer track but I developed a chronic cough that kept...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842899/

Discussion: Constant cough (4 months)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

@auntieoakley I'm 4 years out from diagnosis, original tumor was invasive ductal and second one at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730116/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

@dmgweiss - I was on Femura and had terrible joint pain that impacted my sleep and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87193/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2019

Your reply is much clearer than from the doctors . I have learned about the OncoDX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693180/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

You can believe that, as a IIIc patient, I'm going to consult my local oncologist about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657677/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2021

I hate this drug, but at least I am on a low dose. I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312336/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2020

I was an anastrozole for a month and quit because of the side effects, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87286/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2019

I was on Tamoxifen for two years and had itching, dry skin, and occasional terrible leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196662/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2019

I’m taking zoladex now, since November. My ankles feel restless at night and the hot flashes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910137/

Discussion: Anyone else not in menopause after stopping Zoladex?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I had my ovaries out at 38 after chemo and before radiation. The came 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894127/

Discussion: Anastrozole weaning.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

I assume you want to avoid weight gain rather than trying to add weight? I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915573/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I too was on 5mg tamoxifen and had bladder leaks ,major crying episodes and my eyes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046185/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:37am

Colorado73, thank you for your kind thoughts. You have lost so many loved ones to cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031610/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 10:27am

Hi kato902, thanks for your response! In the same breast I have ALH, focal flat epithelial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123323/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14 6:50am

Tamoxifen is a bone sparing hormone blocker. I was on it 5 years, starting in 2000....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800159/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

jeannie53 - Letrozole is stronger than anastrozole and I took it for 7 weeks and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86989/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Karen, which AI are you taking? I would strongly advise you to make an appointment and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291492/

Discussion: Aches and pains in the bones

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2020

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