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@kcalhoun So glad the weight issue cane up! I do a lots of research as well....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8 3:44pm

@marygrannie I know plenty of overweight women who never get breast cancer! And I also feel...

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Discussion: Shame/blame feelings of cancer diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15 10:34am

@ebabor Getting my tattoos wasn't horrible. Felt a little prick on the right side and nothing...

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Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2 8:04am

@farmgirl1556 Yes my weight gain in bad too!

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Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 7:18pm

I’ve been on tamoxifen for 14 months and have not gained weight. But I have been...

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Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

I’m able to maintain my weight on Anastrozole. How does Exemestane effect appetite and weight gain?

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Hi Sue, I moved your question about weight gain to this existing discussion so you can...

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Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

@katie816 Hi! did your symptoms go away, weight gain. Who suggested selenium? Hopefully this works.

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Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 3:13pm

I assume you want to avoid weight gain rather than trying to add weight? I've been...

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Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

@mjmac Right on schedule I lost my hair week 3 after 1st infusion. I live in...

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Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10 7:03am

@annawong, I extended the title of your discussion to reflect your question since there are many...

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Discussion: After 5 years on Anastrozole: Is weight loss a withdrawal symptom?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

@kcalhoun You are simply the best.. as someone who has researched too I agree with all...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

I have osteoporosis and was improving with Vit D, weight bearing/walking. After 9 months on Anastrozole,...

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Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17 11:14pm

@mamajite Thank you! My hair is usually some version of a long shag or heavily layered...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 13 7:03pm

@ riverwatcher If you look at all the possible side effects of anastrozole on Mayo's website,...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

I’ve been taking anastrozole for 15 mos Stage 1a bc also postmenopausal. Definitely experiencing short term...

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Discussion: Estrogen blockers: Is there anything that helps with brain fog?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

@dmr4ever Your last statement is what really hits home. I understand they’ve never been through this...

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Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14 10:13am

Hi Crazydaisy, @riverwatcher asked this same question a while back so I moved your question to...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

I gained weight on anastrazole Stay on it five years went to weight watchers after the...

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Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

I have been asking about this for a while.. I said to my oncologist., since aromataise...

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Discussion: Glp-1 medication after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2025