@sdbonniea123 I hear you & I think you're missing my point. The "statistics" (5% chance of recurrance, 10% chance...etc) do not take into account each person's lifestyle choices. Oncotype scores don't even consider the size of the tumor! I believe that statistics are parts of the puzzle, sure. But there are so many variables involved (diet, exercise, body mass, etc) that influence outcomes. Statistically-speaking, given my profile (72, vegan, very active, slender, no alcohol/smoking, no family history) I was considered extremely low-risk (0-5%) but I still got stage 1 ILC. I do not base my medical decisions solely on statistics.

@sdbonniea123 My cancer was dealt with 18 months ago and then renal disease popped up. What a surprise. But I went on the renal no sugar, no salt diet and lost 20 pounds in 3 months. I had tried to lose ten pound for years! It wasn't easy at first. It mean cooking more than I"d like and making salads with veggies like chick peas. but I'm really happy with this and my renal numbers are good too right now. My husband and friends have all commented on how good I look. The stomach is another thing, tho. Those little paunches as we age. I might try the Pilates, which was just mentioned. I do walk, ride my bike or work out indoors (especially in this heat. Walking is out.) But Pilates, I've heard, is great for stomachs.