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Hi… so everyone responds differently to meds. I typically get side effects… from almost everything.. but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765614/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

I have been taking Anastrozole 1 mg for 2 months, About a month ago I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764090/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Unilateral right breast mastectomy. No chemo. ONCOTYPE 14 and 20. After a ton of research and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756279/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

I assume she meant whether to take an Aromatase Inhibitor or not. If you are ER+...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754248/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

I, too, was in the same situation and very frustrated with their lack of concern/interest in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752444/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

I am 67 and also had a small tumor. I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745902/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

The aromatase inhibitors can cause some changes in epithelial tissue so maybe that affects high blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740903/

Discussion: Are Aromatase Inhibitors prescribed Longer than 10 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

I have two friends who had lumpectomies, one for a Stage 0 tumor and the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727613/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I have always been an active, healthy person. On vacation last summer, I noticed a lump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721646/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

Hello, did not know about this. I'm on Zometa since they put me on menopause and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713538/

Discussion: Zometa infusion & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2022

I took tamoxifen for a number of months and felt its estrogenic effects almost immediately. Fear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709594/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2022

None of my friends had trouble with anastrazole. Forums are creating what you call "terror," because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709314/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2022

Just for balance, I will again say that I took letrozole for 5 years with little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709211/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2022

Hi Mf9156611! I have the same issues and side effects as you have. I’ve been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706947/

Discussion: How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2022

I began Arimidex , aka Anastrazole post masec/chemo/rad and stayed on 4 1/2 yrs . Slight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703611/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2022

I tried Anastrozole and Letrozole. Different side effects with each. I was SO SICK with Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703187/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

I'm commenting years after your post (which, darn it, shows that breast cancer hasn't been prevented...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702845/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

Congratulations on finishing Anastrozole! If you did have side effects from Anastrozole- how long did it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699399/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2022

Your situation sounds similar to mine. My oncologist prescribed Anastrozole following my radiation treatments. At first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698167/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

I also had problems with Anastrozole, my doctor switched me to Tomoxifin. I broke out in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696809/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

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