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I have also added more B12 to my diet and vitamins , so I can hopefully...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706300/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2022

I understand how you feel. My emotional journey was much worse than my physical journey. Be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317420/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2025

I am on anastrozole, after about 8 months on it my LDL went up 50 points....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/269735/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2019

No major weight changes for me. I’ve been on Letrozole for 18 months and still struggle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239751/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

@newtosc HI - I am starting the 5 treatments in a week and hate the entire...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425446/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Can I ask why the glucose blocking? Is this related to sugar being kind of supporting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694997/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

I, too, am not accepting any treatment after the removal of my lobular cancer. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468595/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2025

Hi, Just wanted to agree wholeheartedly on your comment >>>> " I feel like, after never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711143/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2022

I'm going explore diet variables too. One of the surprises to me in reading so much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688342/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2022

Hi, how big is your tumor? I did not opt for any surgery. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208284/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

Facing mastectomy at 43 is a much more challenging decision than mine at 67 and you’re...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245128/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

If there was a problem with calcium intake and treated AF, I would think it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856484/

Discussion: Re: Breast cancer, a-fib, and calcium tablets

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

My oncologist told me that letrozole can increase both cholesterol as well as blood pressure. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1417593/

Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Polianad, Take the 20 mg of Tamoxifen, stay hydrated, get plenty of exercise, eat a healthy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848122/

Discussion: Tamoxifen yes or no?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

Just curious ,were the other two lumps cancerous also and IDC? Also did you do lifestyle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734042/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

That's all great info, thank you. @cindylb, you mentioned your referral to a homeopathic doctor for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211227/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2018

Exactly what i discovered in my own research . If estrogen was the main cause of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951904/

Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Wow, thank you so much for sharing, gives more hope. I wonder if anything like an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999482/

Discussion: T cells used to track tumor cells to prevent metastatic disease

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

I am 80 years old and had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation just this last year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708154/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2022

I had stage 1b pancreatic and metastatic breast cancers. I have other mutations as well. Changing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276336/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

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