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Hello @shireen71 , I was diagnosed de novo ER/PR+, HER2 low lobular MBC in January 2022....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043681/

Discussion: Ca25-29 and CA 15-3: One marker going up and the other down?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

@2scottymom, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article with your post....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041608/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Tamoxifen is not an aromatase inhibitor and is usually given to pre-menopausal women, with some exceptions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040528/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

So glad to read this and the reply. I went into Anastrozole with bone density test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032700/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

I was diagnosed with ER+ stage 1 breast cancer 6months ago. I am now on Arimidex...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032587/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

My breast cancer label - I really confirmed it this afternoon. In the left breast it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032454/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

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

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