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Hi Aubreybill. I started on 200 mg of Verzenio twice daily. I lost my taste, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322937/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 11:22am

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

Yup. Bloating, weight gain, tree trunk legs (top to bottom). Fortunately, I only had to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678035/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2022

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 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 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 gained weight over the five years I was on anastrozole. I consumed less, because my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239709/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 8:41am

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

When I had chemo it was recommended that I increase my protein intake to close to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372422/

Discussion: Diet during chemo - TNBC

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 7:52am

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

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

No major weight changes for me. I’ve been on Letrozole for 18 months and still struggle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239751/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:27am

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 “forgot” to add i worry about future bone issues. If i develop any i will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379916/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 3:12pm

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

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