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I believe DCIS protein left from breast feeding, now they are researching how to treat. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1440763/

Discussion: What do you think caused your breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17 7:15am

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello all, Looking for some insight, thoughts etc. Diagnosed 1/2/2025. ILC. 20 weeks of chemo, mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414250/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12 10:14pm

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

@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

No drugs at this point. I’ll know more in April. Just mitigation strategies right now. D3,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811006/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

@roewes07 , Are you still taking the Minoxidil? My dermatologist said it would help until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039039/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

Yes, I have heard the difficulty losing weight about anastrozole. Also, I have thin hair to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962748/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

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