Breast Cancer Support Group

I've seen many posts about neuropathy as a side effect of AIs, however, my foot pain (burning sensation) started about 4 months after I completed...

I am 72, and after a suspicious area was found on my annual mammogram this spring I ended up getting a biopsy, then a partial...

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...

My stage 1 breast tumor’s ER positivity was retested and this time it came up 60% positive vs 1-10% positive during the CNB. My oncologist...

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...

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...

I have tried only one AI, anastrozole, and could only take the side effects for 10 days. I’m about to try Letrozole next week. I’m...

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...

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...

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...

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...

27 years ago I had breast cancer went through mastectomy, chemo, and 5 years of tamoxifen. Eventually I was able to not think about it....

I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2A last year. I had surgery to remove the tumor, and followed by radiation. Thankfully I was spared...

Hello, I started on Afintor and Exemastane on January 24 after 19 months on Kisqali and Anastrozole which unfortunately stopped working. I was working through...

My dear comrades in the war of fighting cancers:Hope you are doing well:) Need your kind advice; for I seemed to experience a new side-effect...

Good Evening! Question for all, I was taking anastrozole for ADH diagnosis but had to stop because of side effects. I am left with extreme...

I was diagnosed last year, surgery, chemo (oncotype +) and radiation and am now on Anastrazole for the last 5 months. At last visit, Dr...

Over the past year, I have taken2 of the 3 Anastrozole for six months and had to come off because of extreme joint pain. The...

Hi all, and moderators, please move this if it's more appropriate to be part of an existing discussion. Apologies -- it's a bit long. Just...