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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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