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I have been on Exemestane for about a year or so and the side effects for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159505/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

I'm in the same boat. I am ER+ and am taking Exemestane. I have gained 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241265/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 8:17am

I walk at least 3 miles a day, most days. I walk 30 minutes to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87299/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2019

I opted to go flat and chose to get the prosthetics; but sometimes want just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057792/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

I started weight bearing exercises at the Y. I am building up strength and feeling good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654015/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

It took a year before I felt myself again. I had atrial tachycardia and had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699489/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2022

Thank you. Is it causing you a lot of weight gain? I guess because it's a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087628/

Discussion: Anastrozole fatigue - what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

i was put on Tamoxifen in 2011 after having a lump remove from my breast, classified...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196664/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

Hi I’m taking Astrazole the generic of Arimidix . Not terrible joint pain ( mild-moderate) no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904780/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

You know I'm going to think of grocery lugging as weight bearing...and because I live in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694572/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

I've been on Tamoxifen since June 24th, no weight gain. But dr wants me ro change...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915567/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

Cancer has no “rhyme or reason” I had no family history of BC . No weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909674/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

I do have an elliptical machine at home I can use. Walking is more difficult for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643821/

Discussion: Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

Was diagnosed with multi focal DCIS in November 2022. Had bilateral mastectomy January 2023. They removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883855/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

@omer I have osteoporosis and am on Leterzole. I have refused to take reclast or Prolia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942318/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

My hair is growing on the sides and in the back not real fast on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86646/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2018

I am unable to find any studies regarding this topic hence my question. I did read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833995/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

Yes ER and PR positive and HER2 negative. Yes I repeat my self all the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096511/

Discussion: Really Hard Days ...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

Just curious ,were the other two lumps cancerous also and IDC? Also did you do lifestyle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734042/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

@creeder, it's not good when weight gain also causes poor mental health. I'm bringing @brinacarmen @azlane...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/673648/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2022

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