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Hi Sara--reading everyone's experience w/ Anastrozole. I am wondering cuz I did not see, that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031955/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I’m 60, had lumpectomy and breast reconstruction at the same time- they called mine an anchor-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031504/

Discussion: Anyone else have lumpectomy followed by breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

@windyshores I had a mastectomy 4 1/2 yrs ago and my oncologist never spoke about my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031063/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Has anyone who has been on Zometa had bad side effects? What is the safest med...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028417/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

I think that a "mature" (ok...old) woman will react differently to these toxic pills than younger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026405/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

I was on anastrazole for 3 months and noticed nothing. I felt good. It was towards...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025877/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

Dear @mossa : Thanks for sharing your valuable experience and encouragement to help me; for I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024668/

Discussion: Anyone experience acute low back pain/inflammation due to AI drugs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

I guess 3 months of anastrozole was good since it shrank everything, but after 3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024242/

Discussion: Anastrozole usage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I had 33 radiation treatments, and I remember that some of them were "boosts." I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023411/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Stands to reason. It’s the fillers that can cause unwanted side effects beyond estrogen suppression effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020447/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of your awful experience with your doctor. Having an oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004663/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

I was thinking I responded to you- but not sure, I’m 60, lumpectomy (4-4-23)on left breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002172/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

I had 3 lumpectomy's for DCIS. Just finishing radiation. They wanted me to take anastozole for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988479/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I have been taking AI Anastrozole since May 22. I had manageable side effects of flashes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986614/

Discussion: Can joint pain of aromatase inhibiters (AIs) be reversed completely?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

These anti hormone (estrogen) are prescribed to limit exposure to remaining breast cells. It’s a daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955601/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hi Laurie, that’s great news. I’m heading into year five. Mammo & MRI yearly like you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951346/

Discussion: 5 year recheck at Oncology - Next Steps

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Keep us posted regarding the exemestane and how you feel on it. I stopped the Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948672/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Yes, I got awful side effects from Letrozole and refused to take it any more. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941926/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

@tamtam24 (((HUGS))). You are not alone. We are all here for you. I’m sorry you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935514/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2023

I am on the cusp of my 73rd birthday. I have been on Anastrozole for 18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934930/

Discussion: Anastrozole experience: Any tips for managing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

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