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I am about to go on Arimidex. I am borderline obese and have concerns about whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919955/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I am on daily Letrozole 2.5 mg, & have the following side effects: Neuropathy in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114671/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2017

I am starting mine now but it seems to keep me from sleeping , so may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86818/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2019

I just stopped and went back to my normal self. No more hot flashes. Stopped gaining...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053774/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I had no withdrawal symptoms when I went off anastrazole after five years. Just no more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047206/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

I found light weight long sleeve (no hoodie); but I like hats, with UV 50 protection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858699/

Discussion: Does anyone use a long sleeve hoodie for sun protection after breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

Nothing was discussed with me so I continued a veggie heavy vegan diet I was doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138816/

Discussion: Diet during radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

trixie1313 - isn't it great not wearing bras. That and I lost some weight I needed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267111/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

I was on anastrazole for five years. Some stomachs issues weight gain. Mild hair loss otherwise...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025265/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

I know everyone reacts to meds differently, but would like to take a poll please. From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915339/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Im with you. Stats are only a guess at best and if the guess is 2-3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422893/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24 10:12pm

I found an NIH study titled “The Impact of Obesity on Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment”...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827135/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2023

@lisastewart7180 Welcome to the group. Yes, likely we all have joint pain from anastrozole... even me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86635/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

I have been on tamoxifen for over two years. A little weight gain, some joint pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87134/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2019

I am also wondering if silicone implants may cause weight gain. I am thinking of having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881160/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

I have a friend on another BC site who is 80, exercises daily with weight bearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034021/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

I have been on Anastrazole for going on 5 years now. Pending a bone density test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957260/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I weight approximately 106 lbs and never had a prescription drug adjusted based on my size....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693463/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

Thank you all for your responses! You have made me feel a bit more relaxed. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126739/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction: What was your recovery like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

Hi @lisakuehl I am not any kind of medical professional, but both my wife's weight and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196558/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2018

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