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I’ve been on Anastrozole for 3-1/2 years now and will continue until the 5 year mark....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795605/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

It is great effect from the treatment! How do you tolerate anastrozole, Kamra? Did you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795142/

Discussion: hormone therapy before lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I started Ibrance with anastrozole three months ago after a recurrence of invasive lobular cancer with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788429/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer treatment options

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

Given the relatively long half-life of anastrozole, and my low BMI, I am taking it every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783767/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

It is hard to comment on some posts without knowing Oncotype and ER score and grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783313/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

I was 62 when diagnosed. Went on Anastrozole for about 12 months - but the joint...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775164/

Discussion: Do side effects of Hormone therapy get better in time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

I have been taking anastrozole for almost 3 months. I have few current side effects. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772067/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

BC survivors often have tough decisions to make about their future health and quality of life....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771836/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Im 73 ( as of yesterday) had unilateral mastectomy in February. 2 tumors ER +HER2-2 positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765062/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

Yes, I tried low dose tamoxifen based on the research of oncologist Andrea De Sensi, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752683/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

anjalima | @anjalima | 1 day ago At 71, and After a “ normal” mammo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748886/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2022

At 71, and After a “ normal” mammo and ultrasound in 10/21 (but a persistent symptom)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748252/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

For the micro calcifications - I did not have any further treatment. Just made sure I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745870/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Yes. It was dramatic--not necessarily "mood swings"--more like stuck down low. I tried some therapies to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737755/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Anestrozole caused dreadful side effects - trigger fingerS - hair loss.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728874/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

Your oncologist can't do simple arithmetic, :-)? OK, the breast cancer industry currently assumes that taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720472/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

I took Anastrazole for 5 years with no major issues but the biggest thing you need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710365/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2022

I've just found about this thread and very happy to read about those of you with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706754/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2022

I was also on Anastrazole and the side affects were so bad my encologist changed me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704490/

Discussion: How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2022

Hi @mf915611, I'd like to add my welcome. I hope you don't mind, but I adjusted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703980/

Discussion: How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2022

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