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@catherineedna Thank you for the link to a very informative article regarding surgery and cancer metastasis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223307/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 4:18pm

But @colleen young, if any natural approaches reduce estrogen to a level effective to address cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761665/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hi @kruzin, fortunately, I did not have to have radiation or chemo prior to surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208262/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

indole-3-carbinole as a supplement is recommended. See https://www.verywellhealth.com/indole-3-carbinol-5096349 Natural food sources of indole-3-carbinole are cruciferous veggies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269295/

Discussion: Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 10:49am

Hi, I e the exact same issues. Was on HRT over 15yrs taken off because ER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110937/

Discussion: Fibromyalgia and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

I've also been on Letrozole 2 yrs and I would say the last month my fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258489/

Discussion: Side effects of Letrozole after taking 2yrs

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:16am

Letrozole & association with Dementia I found this vrry worrying. I took Tamoxifen & within days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277611/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 7:56am

Hi there, I had bc spread locally in the skin and in my axilla, not lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225880/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 10:11pm

A lot of people have cancer once and never again. Including breast cancer. If this were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727834/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I know this is an old post, but I’d love to weigh in on this topic!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845851/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Not sure why he says you must make an immediate change. I’m 19 years postmenopause and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068298/

Discussion: Hysterectomy/Oophorectomy and A1 Blockers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2024

Are you reluctant to try an AI or did you try one and have side effects?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726959/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

@dcollier I'm sorry you are going through this and I hope for a brighter future for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262785/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 30, 2019

I used full body redlight therapy. You might look into a membership or buy one. Usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065627/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 10, 2024

@meeshodge I wanted to thank you for bringing up AFC, aesthetic flat closure. You had mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203342/

Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 5:57pm

@kbradtke: I am so sorry for this unfortunate BC recurrence:(! It must have been such a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195763/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

@vickee, I believe you're asking which hormone treatments that reduce the risk of breast cancer returning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191840/

Discussion: Anyone know if tamoxifen is more harmful than aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

The shrinkage was on the ILC tumor. From 2.9 cm to 1 cm. Initial dosage was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181997/

Discussion: Anyone taking cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

I had radiotherapy in March, so approx 8 months ago. No I didn’t have to hold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181451/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Just wanted to share a bit of good news! I had reconstructive surgery a week ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171960/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

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