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No he didn't. He said the odds were not greatly improved if I didn't take it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708504/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

I had taxol/carboplatin for 12 treatments. I gained a pound/week for the last 5 or 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883428/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

@mimi09 Amen Mimi!!!!! Love your message. AND, my new friend from the hospital where I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447934/

Discussion: My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I am scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

@roses2 I gather that keto can be hard on the kidneys in general, or even counter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429740/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

I had stage 1 cancer in left breast and have lymphedema as a result of radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163831/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about this breast pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I had previously had blood clots so when I was put on Tamoxifen I was also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220028/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

Three years since lumpectomy and 5 accelerated radiation sessions. Not taking any anti estrogen drugs, doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293062/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

I just got blood results from my Primary doctor. My cholesterol went up despite the medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295191/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

Hi all, I was diagnosed with ILC in 2024 on my left breast.I has left mastectonomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223502/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

I have an appointment tomorrow for my treatment plan. I know that she wanted at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974845/

Discussion: Early stages of breast cancer diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

In my opinion, the best way not to be scared is to take action and by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1446355/

Discussion: My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I am scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2025

@judithgrossman I hope your body adjusts to it a bit - I was told we had...

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Discussion: Has anyone on letrozole experienced extreme fatigue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 4:14pm

That’s helpful! Good to know you’re tolerating it well so far. My doctor said that of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962738/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I was dx with Celiac disease in 2014, so I had already cut out gluten. I...

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Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

I was diagnosed 16 yrs ago,, and diagnosed this year w a NEW cancer in contralateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950139/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Not quite in your shoes, but the constant chemo was making me quite sick and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181861/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2019

Thanks Miriam. I am 64, and have been on hormone replacement pellets for 10 years, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096952/

Discussion: Does everyone experience bad side effects from Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I take mine in the morning. No side effects other than Osteo decline. I am 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484590/

Discussion: Timing of HRT, anastrozole - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 9:43am

I decided I would not take a huge dose so calculated the dose down to what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158520/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Taurine during Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

An endocrinologist, and now this breast cancer surgeon, are adamant about the sugar/insulin/estrogen connection. My biochemistry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763996/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

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