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Infertile Men May Have Much Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Infertile Men May Have Much Higher Breast Cancer Risk May 24, 2022 Infertility seems to double the risk of breast cancer in men. Read more...
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MRI showing brain tumor
I was just told yesterday my occular migraine is a tumor. The radiologist suspects mets from the breast because it is so close to my dx, but said the mass resembles a high grade glioma. I'm seeing the neurosurgeon this evening, getting a pet scan soon. The mass is over 3x4 cm. I've suspected this, thought it would happen…
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Eye changes since Chemo?
I knew I was having problems seeing in my glasses and contacts (contacts were better), but was trying to wait for a little time to pass after chemo to go to the optician. Decided that I needed to go a bit sooner. Found out that my left eye has changed dramatically (right eye is exactly the same). Level 3 astigmatism in…
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alternative to tamoxifen after tubular breast cancer treatment
Hi, I'm Catherine, 52 years old and 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with Tubular breast cancer. The lump was removed as well as all my right arm lymph nodes because 2 nodes were affected. I then had chemotherapy and radiotherapy. And Tamoxifen. I'm wondering whether it's worth continuing with tamoxifen as it's linked to…
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Anyone stop chemo due to ongoing and progressing side effects?
Hi, I finished 8 out of 12 Taxol and the first 4 A/C. At first the treatments were not awful, I have to say. Actually, I felt A/C was easier than the Taxol. But things have been getting progressively worse. GI, severe bone/muscle/joint pain, neuropathy in hands and feet, my legs felt like I could hardly stand sometimes and…
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Bruise/blemish
hi there, I have developed 2 lumps over time since my double diep flap operation in April last year. Fine needle biopsies came back as fat necrosis. They grow and maybe change shape (not sure). Now recently I see it looks bruised under the one lump, Quite a large bruise. Just want to know if anyone else has dealt with…
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Progression
just want to know more about aromasin and afinitor which I will be starting in a couple days
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Depression
good morning. I am new to this site. My name is marcia. Have been diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2. Going for my 4 out of 6 treatments next Tuesday. Have lost my taste buds. So that gets me down. Because hard to find things to eat. Have tried naked smoothies. Bit those taste awful. Even fresh fruit has good awful…
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UGH- felt a lump
During a shower last night, I felt a lump on my “bad” side. Part of me wants to ignore it. I keep feeling it to see if it really feels like a lump, or maybe something different. Yup, in denial.
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Calcifications in Left breast
Hello. I am really worried. I have had normal mammograms. I am 51, and have had breast implants and a lift, implants were replaced when I had lift. No lumps or masses, BUT I had the mammogram and they wanted a diagnostic mammogram. I got that done. So that day I was told I have calcifications in one breast and there is a…
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First bone scan
I was diagnosed with triple neg last year and went through treatment, but developed some mild neck pain after radiation for a few months when lying on my side & MO ordered an MRI. The MRI showed a non-discernible lesion in one of my cervical bones but radiology could not tell what it was & MO said it didn't look bright…
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Eye twitching
Has anyone else had problems with their eyes twitching from chemo? both of mine get going sometimes at the same time. There are worse things, of course, but it is annoying. Or is it just from stress?
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Olaparib-for Stage 2
I have researched on this site and only see Olaoarib on Stage IV only thread. I am Stage two with Brca2 and Her2+. My chemo ended last year in November, then I was moved to the "sister" of this new drug. 27 days in my blood numbers plunged. I was supposed to have a mastectomy then in mid January. Covid struck, so I had to…
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Aromasin - is the generic as effective as the brand name?
I’ve been prescribed Exemestane after having gone through radiation. I got my prescription from cvs and noticed it is a generic. Should I be concerned that it will not be as effective as the brand name? Thanks
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Endocrinologist for bone density support?
Hello, I am wondering how common it is to see an endocrinologist for questions or support with bone density concerns caused by hormone therapy. I was diagnosed last summer at age 36 and I am currently on ovarian suppression and tamoxifen. I know the ovarian suppression puts me at risk for osteoporosis. I just got a bone…
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Tubular breast cancer, looking for answers
I was diagnosed with tubular breast cancer 3/ 22 . Treated with lumpectomy, partial breast rads and now AI’s for 5 yrs. It is my understanding that pure tubular breast cancer rarely spreads outside the breast so wouldn’t it make sense just to do a mastectomy instead of the other treatments? My surgeon steered me clear of a…
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Waiting for biopsy
Hi Everyone, My name is Amy, 40 years old, mother of 3 sons and 3 bonus kids. I am here because I am in the long 3 week wait for biopsies and I am not sure what to do with myself. I was hoping to tell my story, if others have had similar and how it worked out for them, or just read and gain information for whatever is…
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Newish diagnosed excisional biopsy
I have been recently diagnosed IDC along with incidental finding of DCIS per surgical pathology report from 4/8/22. I am looking for current recommended guidelines on surgical margins parameters. I am finding different numbers for idc and dcis. And I am receiving conflicting opinions from surgeon, MO, and RO thus far. Not…
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How to manipulate flipped implant?
Hi there! Does anyone have any tips on manipulating flipped implants on yourself? I have subpec high profile silicone implants an can't seem to do it. Would love to avoid more surgeries. Thanks!
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Calcifications - waiting for biopsy results
Hi I've recently been troubled by an itchy left nipple. Saw my GP who prescribed anti fungal cream. Helped a bit but then itchiness recurred. Went back to see different GP who did full physical breast exam - found no abnormalities, lumps or anything but decided to refer me to breast clinic to make sure all was ok. Had 1st…
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This wild Ultrasound Experience as I wait for Biopsy Thursday
A few years back (like probably at least 5) I was called back for a follow up mammo and U/S. Was told basically not to worry, but if i wanted a biopsy I could have one. (Radiologist was awesome, and showed me on his computer the area, how it hadn't moved or changed in three years, hadn't vascularized. He was wonderful. )…
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Letrozole
I’ve just been prescribed letrozole and am worried about the side affects. Can people share their experience with it
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I3C and Her2 breast cancer
Greetings ladies! I hope someone here can answer a few questions about DIM and I3C. I had stage 2 bc. Er+ Her2 ++. I’ve been through chemo and herceptin. Now I’m supposed to be on an AI. Im 59 years old and at the time of my cancer diagnosis in 2020 I was not through menopause yet. Because of a blood clot after Covid my…
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Prosthesis question
This may be a question with an obvious answer. But I'm not sure. Is it ok if silicone breast forms get warm while you're wearing them...like hot from walking in the sunshine or in a hot car before the AC kicks in? Thanks!
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Successful pregnancy after stage 3 breast cancer?
I'm 38. Was diagnosed at 33. My husband and I have been married for 14 years and have 1 biological child together and we would really love another child. Before I was dignosed, we were about to start trying to conceive however we were shocked to learn of my diagnosis. No family history I am wondering if anyone else has had…
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MBC Zoom Meetups: Register Here to Share Face-to-Face
Please join us for one of our Zoom Meetups -- register by clicking the links below: VIRTUAL MEETUP | Do you have metastatic breast cancer (MBC; also called stage IV)? Register: Mondays at 2:00 PM EST, Tuesdays at 8:30 PM EST and Wednesdays at 4:00 PM EST VIRTUAL MEETUP | Under 45 with metastatic breast cancer Register:…
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How quickly do tumor markers drop during treatment?
I have been on Abraxane since the end of September. My tumor markers dropped but they are dropping slowly. I haven’t seen my MO to ask him since I saw my last marker so I’m asking all you knowledgeable people. This is how much they have been dropping. Is this too slow? This last time they didn’t drop from previous check.…
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It was scar tissue, but now what?
I posted in an earlier thread about a scare that turned out to be scar tissue. This was great news, relatively speaking, but after consulting with the PA at my breast surgeon’s office I have a new set of unknowns. I’d really just intended to ask about how to manage/treat scar tissue and maybe prevent more from happening,…
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Thoracic CT results
I have been losing weight over the past year or so unintentionally. I was dx with Type 2 diabetes in 2020. I mildly changed my diet and I’m on Metformin. I have been heavy my entire adult life and have been on multiple diets where I would lose up to 20 pounds then gain it back. I have lost 35 pounds, 15 pounds since…