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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 really appreciate you all who have taken the time to post about anastrozole. I wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934837/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

2019: stage IIIc ILC (Left) at age 69: surgery (modified radical mastectomy for 5 tumors, clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928032/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I am new to taking anastrozole, been on it for two months. Having a few symptoms:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919809/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

Y’all are right those meds are costly because they are made and can not get them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917689/

Discussion: Verzenio: How are you paying for this ridiculously expensive drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

I take Anastrozole daily … 18 mos now. I chose hormone treatment only and have mild...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913296/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

I started Anastrazole approx 1 week after radiation ended. I am now in my 4th month....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910522/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Was diagnosed with Stage 1 B/C in 2017, had lumpectomy, followed by 10 bouts of radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909841/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

So....following all active treatment (for which I used a local hospital), the time came for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905497/

Discussion: Take anastrozole for the rest or your life?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

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