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Has anyone had a Prolia injection?
Bone density poor results. I’m taking Verenzio and Anastrozole. Wonder about side effects.
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 20, 2024
Treatment-related skin issues: Hives and itching
I was on Anastrozole following stage 2A breast cancer radiation. After about 4 months on Anastrozole I started breaking out in hives and severe itching....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 13, 2019
Has anyone had uterine problems from anastrozole?
I have been on Arimidex for 4 months and a pelvic ultrasound revealed uterine fluid that will have to be biopsied...no fluid was detected 8...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2023
Has anyone gotten a breast infection while on anastrozole?
I started anastrozole mis- June 2023. I started having side effects maybe after a month, headaches, joint aches, moody, tired, fatigued… Dr ordered brain MRI...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 23, 2023
Anastrozole - should I take?
I'm 73, and was recently diagnosed with stage ER/PR+, HER-2- Invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 1a, of the R Breast and had a lumpectomy. I have...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 7, 2024
What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?
I've been taking anastrozole for six months to shrink tumors in preparation for surgery. I stopped taking it about a week and a half ago...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 27, 2024
Anyone experienced dizziness or optical changes with exemastane
Hello I’ve tried letrozole, anastrozole with terrible side effects. Now on exemastane for 4 weeks. I’m experiencing much dizziness and found out at my annual...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 6, 2024
Has anyone on Anastrozole had eye/sight problems?
I’ve been on Anastrozole since march, I’ve had side effects that have been discussed here but I haven’t seen anyone mention eye or seeing troubles....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 22, 2024
Anastrozole: Is it worth it?
About to start the five year drug....has anyone not taken any of these drugs? Don’t know if the side effects and quality of life during...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 14, 2020
Anastrozole withdrawal
After only one month on anastrozole after my lumpectomy and radiation, my dr took me off it bc I couldn’t cope with side affects. Now...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 4, 2024
Anyone on AI back of knee pain, leg collapse?
I was on Anastrozole for six months but it gave me too many side effects. Took a month break and have been on Letrozole for...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 11, 2024
Exemestane and Anastrozole
Diagnosed with Her2 triple+ September 2019. After chemo and radiation, took Anastrozole for 1 1/2 months, experienced diarrhea then after 3 week rest began Exemestane...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 22, 2024
How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?
I have been on Anastrozole for four weeks. I have brain fog, joint pain and extreme fatigue. My Doctor wants to switch me to Exemestane.I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 13, 2022
Advice on Exemestane
I've been prescribed Exemestane after severe jaw pain from Anastrozole. The listed side effects of both drugs are terrifying to me. Even more terrifying after...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 12, 2023
Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?
Why is the dosage for Anastrozole (and any other AI) the same for everyone no matter your weight or size? Does this-one size-fits-all approach have...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 24, 2024
What experiences have you had taking Xgeva for MBC in the bones?
My oncologist is wanting to start me on Xgeva to help strengthen my bones following a diagnosis of MBC in my bones. I am currently...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 7, 2024
Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?
I am a very active 72 and have been in very good health (other than osteoporosis) until the diagnose of stage III ICL end of...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 3, 2024
Anastrozole and bladder pain
I have been on Anastrozole for 3 years and bladder pain has become my top issue. Feels like a UTI, but when I have my...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2024
Anastrozole vs Letrozole vs Tamoxifen
Over two years out from initial Stage1 diagnosis. Lumpectomy followed by radiation, then began taking anastrozole for about 6-7 months. Side effects, mostly bone pain...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 27, 2022
What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?
I had a stage 0 grade 1 low grade. Decided against radiation. Little difference between reoccurence percentages. Spoke to oncologist today about hormone treatment. I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 18, 2024