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Tamoxifen - Query regarding different opionions.
Hello everybody on this forum. Just a little back ground, I was diagnosed over a year ago, completed all my recommended procedures (surgery, chemo, radiation, tamoxifen) all good one year later according to my annual mammogram and ultrasound results and feel as though I never even had cancer let alone endured the…
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Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
I was diagnosed in March. I am 53 years old with no history in the family. I am Pro+/Est+/HER2-. The mass is close to my nipple (@1:00/2.5 cm deep). It is 11mm in size. I'm having a tough time deciding between Lumpectomy/Radiation or Mastectomy. Also not sure about reconstruction or flat. There's so many decisions to be…
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Any long term survivors with more than 10 positive lymph nodes
I was diagnosed last February at Stage 3, with 13 positive lymph nodes and lymphovascular invasion, er pr+, her 2-, ki 40. Had a mastectomy, just finished TAC chemo, and will be on to rads in 2 weeks, breast recon+ hysterectomy scheduled in February 2020. Time has made me less anxious and depressed over my diagnosis but…
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What To Expect Surgical Oncology Appointment
My cancer was found during routine mammogram, I never felt a lump. I have my first appointment with the surgical oncologist on March 3. I have waited 3 weeks for this appointment as my gyn referred me to Moffitt Cancer center which is an hour away. He wanted me to go see the same doctor that did his mom's breast cancer…
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Facedown Rx Causes Fewer Skin SEs in Women W/ Large Breasts
Lying Facedown for Radiation Therapy Causes Fewer Skin Side Effects in Women With Large Breasts June 2, 2022 During external whole-breast radiation therapy for breast cancer, women with large breasts who lay facedown had fewer skin side effects than women who lay faceup. Read more...
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Trodelvy Improves Progression-Free Survival for HR+, HER2- MBC
Trodelvy Slightly Improves Progression-Free Survival for Pre-treated Metastatic Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer June 8, 2022 Trodelvy (chemical name: sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) slightly improved progression-free survival in people diagnosed with metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative…
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Let’s Talk About The Dostarlimab Trial Results Making News
While only tried on 18 rectal cancer patients and not breast cancer, results were all 18 saw tumors vanish.It’s referred to as immune checkpoint inhibitors. No adverse side effects. They say it could signal a paradigm shift in cancer treatment. What might this mean for those of us living with mbc? Would love to hear your…
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Lobular Oncologists in the Dallas Area
Hi there, First time posting but been lurking for the past 5 years since my diagnosis. We are moving to the Dallas area (East of Dallas) and looking for an oncologist or a clinic for my lifetime treatment. MD Anderson doesn't have any location in Dallas, odd. And they don't have any referral to a cancer center either. And…
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Many Black MBC Patients Never Informed About Clinical Trials
Many Black Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Never Informed About Clinical Trials June 8, 2022 Many Black people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer never find out about clinical trials from their doctors even though most of them are open to participating in one. Read more...
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Biopsy today
Hello, i am a 40 yo mom of 2 girls. Had my 1st mammo on 6/3/22. What a ride its been since. Got a call back for more imaging. Found a 7 mm mass near L nipple. It has a blood supply, echogenic, and unable to aspirate. Had biopsy today. Now waiting 3 to 5 days for results. Im a nurse. And very worried. Birads 4. Hoping for…
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What to do? Synchronous bilateral breast cancer, multiple types
I have been diagnosed with synchronous bilateral breast cancer, multifocal on the left site. Right breast IDC, 4mm, pT1aNxM0, ER 30% weak-strong, PR 90% weak-strong, HER2 1+, Ki-67<5%. DCIS present. Atypical lobular hyperplasia found. Left breast multifocal, Stage IA pT1cN0M0. a) IDC, 1.1 cm, ER+PR+HER2-;Ki-67 5-10%. b)…
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Marriage crisis after metastatic diagnosis
Hi all wonderful women in here, I was wondering if going through marriage crisis is common among breast cancer patients. If so - how do you deal with it? I was diagnosed first time in 2012 at age 45. At that time I had three children under age 10 and a good job and career in the financial industry. I went through surgery,…
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Young and newly diagnosed
Hi new friends! My name is Whitney 28 years old and as of May 18th diagnosed with IDC in my left breast. I am ER/PR + and HER2 -. My genetic testing came back as negative. After my MRI and CT they confirmed that it is no where else other than my left breast and lymph nodes (no clue how many) My surgeon wants me to go…
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Dense Breasts, Lump & Second Opinion from Breast Surgeon
Hi: I have BI-RADS Category C heterogeneously dense breasts. In the past, I got called back twice after screening mammograms & both times turned out to be false alarms. I am in my early 50's. I found a movable lump in my breast that comes & goes. My GYN told me not to worry, but gave me a diagnostic mammogram order. After…
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Arm Pit pain
I have posted on a couple different forums and read responses from people who have LE so decided to post here again as well. I had bc surgery and rads 3 yrs ago. This past Oct. I injured my arm and developed mild LE. Went to a therapist and managed to reduce swelling by a cm but still can't wear my watch on my wrist.…
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Unusual DCIS a presentation?
Hello this is my first post so hope it works. About a year ago I noticed clear nipple discharge on the left side of my bra. I was send for mammogram andultrasound which were negative but a MRI showed a 4.7x 4.2 x 2.5 suspicious area of tissue. ADH was found on needle biopsy then DCIS grade 1 on excision wire biopsy. My…
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First timer worried about next step
I've gone through 3 mammograms, an ultrasound, and a core needle biopsy on 2 sites in the last 4 months and am meeting with a surgeon next Thursday to discuss excision of the abnormal breast tissue. It's a lot and a bit overwhelming and I'm kicking myself for delaying the mammogram for so long. Background: My mom had…
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Seeking DIEP flap recovery tips
Hi all, I am sure this can be something repeating somewhere, but I couldn't find anything specific for wound care experiences. Hope you don't mind me asking. I did a left mastectomy and Diep flap end of last month. About 2-week post op now. My belly button is oozing like crazy and the wound start weeping and with light…
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Experience Removing Implants & Going Flat
I had dbl mx w dti on Christmas Eve 2022 after a synchronous bilateral recurrence/new tumour of heterogenous IDC. My implants are bigger than I wanted (200cc of tissue removed, 300cc implanted) and just super uncomfortable, tops dont fit anymore, its harder to donthe sports i like, and they look matronly. I just want them…
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DCIS and HRT also BRCA2+
Hey group, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. I was diagnosed with DCIS, intermittent, back in October, at 41 years old. Found out I was BRCA2+ in November. Had a prophylactic oophorectomy (all clear) and lumpectomy (clear margins) in November then a double mastectomy in January (all clear tissue). I was thrown into…
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Certain Supplements Before & During Chemotherapy May Be Risky
Taking Certain Supplements Before and During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer May Be Risky January 9, 2020 A small study suggests that people who took antioxidant supplements before and during chemotherapy to treat breast cancer may have a higher risk of recurrence and death. Read more...
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Zenn Delay Reconstruction
Has anyone had the Zenn Delay method of reconstruction? A friend is interested. It sounds very interesting! (I had muscle/skin sparring TRAM flap b/c I wasn't a candidate for DIEP.) Hope there's someone out there! Thanks
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Feeling offended
Let me say before I type any more, I am not directing this gripe to anyone in particular. I just need to vent and only my stage iv sisters would understand. My sincere apologies if I offend anyone, that is truly not my intention. I am young (under 50) with a Stage IV diagnosis. I’m grateful that I’m doing well, but I can…
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Pls some positive stories. There have to be some
had stage 3 TNBC. Hit me hard w all the treatments. Found spot they were sure was arthritis. Small spot in pelvis area. Told yesterday stage 4. They are 80% sure it’s cancer. I’m focusing on the 20% chance it’s not but they need to treat it of course. I have a 5 year old. I have to be here to see him at least grown and…
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Nail problem after Taxol
I finished Taxol in mid November. Last week I noticed some of my fingernails starting to lift from the bed. I see DERM for my regular appointment in a few weeks, so I will show her, but I'm thinking the Taxol? I wonder if it can affect things after the fact. Nails are otherwise ok and there was no nail trauma. I just…
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Enhertu Improves Survival in People With HER2-Low MBC
A New Standard of Care? Enhertu Improves Survival in People With Metastatic HER2-Low Breast Cancer June 6, 2022 Compared with doctors' choice of chemotherapy, Enhertu (chemical name: fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki) improved both progression-free survival and overall survival in people diagnosed with previously treated…
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Enhertu Improves Survival in People With HER2-Low MBC
A New Standard of Care? Enhertu Improves Survival in People With Metastatic HER2-Low Breast Cancer June 6, 2022 Compared with doctors' choice of chemotherapy, Enhertu (chemical name: fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki) improved both progression-free survival and overall survival in people diagnosed with previously treated…
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Enhertu Improves Survival in People With HER2-Low MBC
A New Standard of Care? Enhertu Improves Survival in People With Metastatic HER2-Low Breast Cancer June 6, 2022 Compared with doctors' choice of chemotherapy, Enhertu (chemical name: fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki) improved both progression-free survival and overall survival in people diagnosed with previously treated…
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BC Treatment Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes and High BP
Breast Cancer Treatment Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure May 25, 2022 Women with a history of invasive breast cancer had a higher risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes than women without a history of breast cancer. Read more...
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ASCO: Guidelines on Exercise, Diet, & Weight Mgmnt During Tx
ASCO Issues Guidelines on Exercise, Diet, and Weight Management During Cancer Treatment May 25, 2022 Doctors should recommend regular aerobic and resistance exercise for people receiving cancer treatment. Read more...