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@vegada, is your oncologist working with your nephrologist to keep an eye on your kidney function?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753507/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and kidney problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2022

It depends on your bone strength to begin with. I did lots of exercise for bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033283/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2024

Yes, I had a diet flap surgery 4/30/24 and at my appt today that is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080913/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Alas, I don't have any structured plan. Other people on these threads are way stricter about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695244/

Discussion: Zometa infusions to help prevent bone loss from cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2022

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. I used Biotene mouthwash and also switched to children’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792120/

Discussion: Mouth Sores from chemo: When do they go away?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

I recommend David Servin=Schrieber's "Anti-Cancer", which, though not specifically about these issues, lays out an incredible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325341/

Discussion: Gut Health, Diet, Intestinal Health, Leaky Gut and Beta-Glucuronidase

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2020

Yes, on a rare occasion I have gas, but that isn't the problem, since it always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641666/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

I am very glad that you taking charge of the things you can! In terms of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828970/

Discussion: Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Unfortunately there are not studies that I could share with you, because there is no interest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780585/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2022

I haven't seen anyone recommending looking at nutrition to help fight cancer. Regardless of whether you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707571/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2022

I experienced two side effects while on Kadcyla. One was quite simple and the other potentially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210811/

Discussion: Anyone had T-DM1 trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla): What side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

I had ILC, PR/ER+, HER2- as well. I am about 16 months out. Age 53. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117922/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Despite the fact that my oncologist says that Letrozole cannot cause constipation, i disagree. Since being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425298/

Discussion: Anastrozole and bowel issues

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

I agree…see a lymphedema therapist asap. She/he will give you techniques to manage it. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294040/

Discussion: Breast lymphedema: Anyone have good physio techniques to help?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2025

One thing that might be interesting to research is 3,3'-Diindolylmethane aka DIM. Some people are taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731849/

Discussion: Exploring other treatment options, rather than AI med

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

You may also be interested in these discussions and resources on Connect: - Nutrition and Cancer:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244397/

Discussion: Nutrition during and after breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2019

The list of things I have wimped out of in my life has stayed pretty small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902987/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

I don't want to avoid estrogen suppression in general. Want to look in different choices. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779618/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

Dawn ~Excellent explanation and support! What a great attitude ~ I am certain that the optimism...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173972/

Discussion: Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2018

This happened to me. I had never had my cholesterol above 200. In Sept it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416988/

Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

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