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Has anyone lost weight on Lupron and Letrozole?
I started in Lupron back in June and I noticed my apetite increased, but as soon as I started Letrozole my apetite changed. I still...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 26, 2024
Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading
The following the first time I had BC, my tumor markers were normal. Fast forward 11 years and weight gain and a second BC experience...invasive...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 15, 2020
Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?
I have been placed on a low dosage of Tamoxifen and I have noticed a considerable weight gain in my midsection. It almost makes me...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 10, 2024
After 5 years on Anastrozole: Is weight loss a withdrawal symptom?
Diagnosed with breast cancer 2020, mystectomy Feb 2020 and was on Anastrozole for 5 years. Just stopped March 2025. Is weight loss one of the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 23, 2025
Anastrozole and decrease in height
I’ve been taking Anastrozole and have had a decrease in height. Anyone else experience this?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 6 8:27pm
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: Mar 12 3:32pm
After unilateral mastectomy, when is it safe to lift weights?
I had a unilateral mastectomy about 6 weeks ago. I’m back to walking but I can’t get a straight answer from Dr of when it’s...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 26, 2023
Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy
I would like to hear from anyone who had a high BMI and chose Aesthetic Flat closure. My BMI mine is like 42-43. I am...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 1 11:42pm
Glp-1 medication after breast cancer
I’m about 4 years post diagnosis, and about 3 years out of chemo. Taking tamoxifen and doing zoladex injections currently. I feel that the medically...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 1 9:23am
Medications that are contraindicated for ER/PR + BC patients
I am an ER/PR+ Breast Cancer patient, 5 years out from dx/mastectomy/treatments. I am overweight by about 20-30 pounds from "ideal" weight (between upper/lower range...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 20, 2025
Exercise during treatments for Breast Cancer
Has anyone done any exercises during treatments for Breast Cancer? I am scheduled for Jan 2nd for the first treatment of 8 in total. Then...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 5, 2024
Lumpectomy scar healing time
Hi, has anyone had a lumpectomy followed by radiation and a car that still was pretty raw after a considerable amount of time? My scar...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2020
Should I take AI considering all the side effects?
I have invasive ductal CA, stage 2, with DCIS in situ. Prognosis was very favorable since caught early and was small. Lumpectomy was done in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024
5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen
Hi all, I'm currently on 10mg of tamoxifen after surgery for Invasive Ductal stage 1. I started with 20mg but my feet hurt so bad...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 29, 2025
Any changes noticed after stopping Tamoxifen after 10 years?
I'm grateful for the years I've been on Tamoxifen and felt like I was doing something to prevent recurrence. Now that I am going to...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 22, 2025
Breast Cancer and Neuropathy
Greetings to members just getting started and those that like me are in survivor ship mode. My aily prayer always s include my sisters and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 17 8:13am
Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?
Hi. I am 53 (about to become 54). I was diagnosed August '23, had a double mastectomy in October '23, a second surgery to get...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Extended abdomen after a DIEP
A little background. After a DIEP after breast cancer my abdomen has been extended so badly that it makes it hard to breathe and I...
Support Group: Women's Health
Last active: May 18, 2025