Breast Cancer Support Group

I completed all treatments for breast cancer but now I am supposed to take hormone blocker, named anastrozole. im concerned about the side effects. Has...

Has anyone had any issues with your toes and toenails from either of these drugs. None of my drs are willing to say or think...

I’ve been on Anastrozole 1mg for 6 months after right mastectomy for IDC. Has anyone had problems with thumb or finger joints? I researched “popping...

I will be starting my first day on anastrozole and wanted to know when I should expect to see any side effects. Also, what time...

I have been on anastrozole for 2 years for breast cancer and now I have been diagnosed with osteopenia.I take calcium and Vitamin D.Any advice...

Due to side effects regarding joint,leg muscles and cognitive issues I stopped taking Anastrolzole. Can there be side effects from stopping and how long before...

I’m about to start at 52. I don’t know if I’m in menopause bc I took hrt before being diagnosed w early stage bc. My...

Monday, July 23rd, after consulting with Dr. Loprinzi, we decided to have me stop taking anastrozole. (Arimidex). It has been 5 years since I started...

I started taking anastrozole in May 2018. The worst side effect I had was hot flashes, but I was undergoing radiation and it was a...

I have ALS and LCIS. I had a lumpectomy in July 2024 and began Anastrozole. After 7 weeks the burning scalp, hair falling out and...

Has anyone had increased heart rate as a side effect from anastrozole? I’m taking the generic version and have had spells of dizziness mostly during...

I was on anastrozole 1 mg. for 28 months. Clear mammograms last 2 years. (Had cardiac bypass surgery 20 years ago. Have dealt with blood...

Greetings Everyone, I took Anastrozole for one year. I had severe arch/foot and leg pain that did not improve. I’ve been off the AI four...

Hi. I’m new to the group. I’ve been on Anastrozole for 2 years and have recently developed stomach issues with loose stools. I’m wondering if...

I was a 24 year breast cancer survivor in September 2021 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer again. I had a bilateral mastectomy in...

My oncologist switched me from Anastrozole to Exemestane.. anybody familiar with this medicine? Side effects? I’m always scared to switch meds.

Has anyone tried brand name Arimidex to see if side effects are reduced? I am on anastrozole and have many of the side effects. I...

I was taking anastrozole and I had severe short-term memory issues. I also had cognitive issues. And I was generally confused to the point I...

I have been on anastrozole for about 3 mos following lumpectomy and radiation, and the main side effects have been joint pain and some fatigue....

I wonder if anyone here takes Anastrozole every other day. If so, does it lessen your side effects? Thank you.