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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

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

@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 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 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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

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

2nd time DCIS and radiation and arimadex 11 years apart. At 74, I’ve now had Orthopedic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721086/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2022

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

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’m 44 and started Letrozole 6 months ago. My joints were painful but I increased the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247085/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 7:30am

Well, just know that an elliptical trainer is not weight bearing, so that is not the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106669/

Discussion: What exercise is safe and good for bone health with osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I've been doing intermittent fasting too. I finish eating before 6 pm and then eat again...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963299/

Discussion: DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Thank you ! I do need to be gentle with myself ! Thanks for the reminder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651792/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2021

@beckypetty i totally agree about doing your homework on treatment & make the Devi best for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647555/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

Your comment falls in line with various articles I've read since I began using AIs over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081677/

Discussion: Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

I needed to switch to letrozole because of the aches and pains. I dont have them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86422/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2017

Nothing about this journey is easy but the "unknown" is the worst in my opinion. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329891/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

I've been on Exemestane for 5 years, and have 5 to go. My cholesterol and especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242944/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 10:37am

Yes - I plan to take exemestane to Nov. 2023 and then stop. Not sure where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740780/

Discussion: Are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed Longer than 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2022