Breast Cancer Support Group

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

At my last visit my breast oncologist threw me a curve ball.She wants to start me on Verzenio in addition to my AI - Exemestane...

I had chemo, surgery and radiation for HER2 stage 2 breast cancer. In March 2024 I was placed in anastrazole, and taken off it in...

Has anyone developed heart issues after taking anastrozle, letrozole or emestane (I was not able to tolerate any of the 3 due to side effects)?...

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...

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...

I have tried anastrozle, letrozole and Emestane with terrible side effects (joint pain/damage, teeth pain extreme dry mouth, vaginal and uniary pain...)Now possibly Tamoxifen but...