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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)
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Well, I find it very interesting that I received a call from a pharmacist from Anthem Insurance today who pointed me to the Veterans Affairs website (veterans often have PTSD) and they have a whole list of natural AI's that are mycological that they prescribe to their patients. They even give statistics and note the 13 clinical trials. As an example Turkey Tail Mushroom, which is prescribed in Japan for all cancer patients (along with chemo, radiation and surgery) the active ingredients are PSK and PSP when taken 1 - 3.6 grams per day for 1 to 36 months have a 9% absolute reduction in 5 year mortality from cancer. The effects are more evident in patients with breast, gastric or colorectal cancer...

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joiful | @joiful | Nov 20, 2021

Katehanni: Thank you for your transparency and information. I also have PTSD as a result of sexual abuse beginning as a toddler. That memory had been repressed until I had my radiation treatments in late September; then - Wham! (79 years old now.). My oncologist was concerned about my taking Letrozole because of past suicidal ideations. I’ve started working with a counselor. Began Letrozole November 1, 2021; so, just 20 days ago. So far, ok.

On my own, and without a medical consultation, I’ve also been taking Turkey Tail Mushroom extract for the past several weeks. I liked the reports I read about its use in Japan and some usage here. We’ll see how the combination of Letrozole, counseling, and Turkey Tail Mushroom is working for me.

I see my oncologist in April. I’ll also check out the VA PTSD website. Thanks, again.

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