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I would first say I was in my 30s when I took it, and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655146/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

@elizm Crazy, isn't it? Even the chemo they put me on was one that caused weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220052/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I have been taking anastrazole for almost 5 years. I think my hair is thinner, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961979/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I have a question regarding the item Knitted Knockers. I was told theprostheses must have some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107266/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2016

It can be done, you can supress the estrogen naturally as I found out after deciding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884007/

Discussion: Alterantive Natural aromatase Inhibitors

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

How did you know you had lymphedema in your belly? Had my bilateral in October and...

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Discussion: Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 4:55pm

Please, regarding osteoporosis, talk to your oncologist about taking calcium and vitamin D, and referring you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654440/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2021

https://dailynews.ascopubs.org/do/reduced-dose-exemestane-noninferior-standard-daily-dose-postmenopausal-women-early-er states that 3x per week is the same as every day. I have stopped for...

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Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

Hi I believe that doctors need to take into consideration people's medical history their weight their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047525/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

It certainly does change with animals in veterinary medicine, so I would expect it to in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196574/

Discussion: Overmedication with cancer and other conditions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2018

@javajude Those were good words of advice and what I needed to hear. I just finally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86894/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Hello @sandyjr, I can tell that you are concerned about the increase in CA 27.29 as...

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Discussion: Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2020

I tried an aromatase inhibitor and STOPPED. There is not enough evidence it does what’s hoped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186597/

Discussion: Post treatment support

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 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

Morning I am taking Anastrozole. It has literally brought me down. The double mastectomy was easier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328146/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2020

Oncotype 16 no chemotherapy and radiation recommended. Tamoxifen was recommended and haven't decided to take it...

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Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

I take Ai at night. Leg knee tendon soreness I try to stay active and eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220096/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

You have the same diagnosis I had..............ER+PR-HER2-..........I started with chemo then went to radiation then surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298809/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7 8:19am

I've been on Xeloda, Anastrozole and am now taking Exemestane I find they are pretty much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144500/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

My extreme body aches started about 5 months in. Up to that time, I was enduring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101194/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024