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Nothing was discussed with me so I continued a veggie heavy vegan diet I was doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138816/

Discussion: Diet during radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

Love your story, it is very similar to mine. It is good to know that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052393/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

I had dcis stage zero. Radiation for 4-5 weeks. Tried anastrozole and tamoxifen and had very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746257/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

Hi Crazydaisy, @riverwatcher asked this same question a while back so I moved your question to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/609006/

Discussion: Do aromatase inhibitors (like anastrozole) cause weight gain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

Agree about having to "Fill in the blanks" for oncologists & or sometimes have gotten a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342974/

Discussion: Anastrozole...has anyone had an increase in glucose or cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

Since I have now had bc twice in 6 years I started thinking about my diet....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070845/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

I only just heard about DiM. I don't have an opinion on it but, because studies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740451/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

This is a challenging question to answer! We all come from different backgrounds, cultures, and our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456668/

Discussion: Can anyone recommend dietary changes to decrease risk of recurrance?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

I see there hasn't been much new information on this thread - but I'm BRCA2+ Triple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824046/

Discussion: High Risk Mutation (ie. BRCA, ATM, RAD51D)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2023

@mistymar = good morning Quietriver When my wife had stage three lymphoma 13 years ago They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523221/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did your oncologist suggest a drug vacation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 11:40am

This is a timely article I read in an email from Mayo Clinic. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-food-risks-and-cancer-what-to-avoid/?mc_id=us&utm_source=pes&utm_medium=e&utm_content=engagement&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&invsrc=patloy&cauid=122853 If you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010614/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

I’ve been on Anastrozole for 3-1/2 years now and will continue until the 5 year mark....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795605/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

Dee Chase How soon after lumpectomy have you started turkey tale mushrooms, , vitamins supplements,etc? Have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731188/

Discussion: Exploring other treatment options, rather than AI med

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

@[pbnew, the video is working again. In this video, Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a cancer survivor herself,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702984/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2022

I have to admit I don’t know much about the range of options for building bone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024238/

Discussion: Early stage breast cancer put on bisphosphonate (Zometa)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Aha, here's the article I mentioned above. It was the Atlantic, proving my memory is working...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698455/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2022

Can you get on an insulin pump and Continuous Glucose Monitor? Have you tried a low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650431/

Discussion: Managing Breast Cancer and Diabetes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2021

It sounds to me that you're doing everything and all that is physically possible to manage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341520/

Discussion: Fatigue worse after radiation: And still have fatigue, what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

yes I take Letrazole daily as my AI…. I know you’re right about the blood pressure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052754/

Discussion: Anyone taking Lupron (leuprolide) for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Hi..I had breast cancer recurrance after mascetomy 2 years ago ..did not take aromatase then it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343597/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2025

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