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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

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

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've been taking letrozole for almost 9 months now. I'm not having any obvious side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445293/

Discussion: Does anyone have advice on Letrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

My journey is atypical. I started taking 10mg Tamoxifen 19 months after finishing radiation after serious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536610/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:50am

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

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

@prc73 Ooooh so true. (Never heard of the grape seed extract, but I'm sure it's easy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411145/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

@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 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

@jig4891 heavy ppl do not affect breast cancer I was told there are plenty of very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408971/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

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

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

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

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

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’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, 2025

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

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