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Hi! You are absolutely right, side effects ARE different for everyone! I can tell you my...

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Discussion: Tamoxifen or AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

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I have been taking anastrozole for about 3 and a half years. Side effects have only...

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Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

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I had a lumpectomy for a caught-early mass (5-6 mm, clean sentinel lymph nodes) 18 months...

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Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

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How long have you been taking the Anastrozole? What side effects do/ did you have? And...

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Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

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I think the simple answer is that it would depend upon one's risk of recurrence for...

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Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

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A year ago I had similar circumstances. I took anastrozole for six months prior to surgery...

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Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

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Yes! I experienced carpel syndrome too in both hands. It was actually with my hands frozen...

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Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

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I had the same (DCIS left breast, no lymph nodes involved). Lumpectomy and oncoplastic at same...

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Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

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@jixs, such a difficult choice: side effects and fear of the cancer coming back. Taking an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836349/

Discussion: Amrimidex vs Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

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I have been on AI Anastrozole for one year… with mild totally manageable joint discomfort mitigated...

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Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

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