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New Year wishes to our wonderful community members!
Sending you each gentle hugs, wherever you are in your experience, to help usher in 2025 with peace, love, reflection, hope, joy, appreciation, and whatever else you may be feeling as we turn the page to a New Year. We are so grateful for each of you who share here your struggles and advice, encouragement and challenges,…
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Special Meetup: Managing the Emotions of MBC at a Young Age Wednesday, Jan 29 2025 at 1pm ET
Join us to talk about the emotions and unique challenges of being young with a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis. This special meetup will be facilitated by Kelly Grosklags, LICSW. When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET Register here. We look forward to seeing you!
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Join our Webinar: REAL Talk: Healthy Body and Mind After Breast Cancer Treatment- Jan 23 4pm ET
For many of us, life after breast cancer isn't as easy as just moving on. The emotional healing is ongoing, and fear of recurrence can affect our mental health and relationships even when we are doing our best to live in the moment. What can help? For starters, talking about it openly with people who understand. Sharing…
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Weigh in: What are the best and worst gifts for people with breast cancer?
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, what were some of the most meaningful gifts you received, whether material or non-material? Were there any gifts or offers that weren’t helpful? And if you're a caregiver, what gifts or gestures have you given that seemed especially appreciated? Share your suggestions and…
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Breastcancer.org News Hub
Check out our reporting on trending breast cancer news in our one-of-a-kind and frequently updated News Hub:
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MBC Caregiving Partners Virtual Zoom Meetups every other Tues at 4pm, ET
Hi All, Reminding you that we offer a free caregivers meetup for partners of someone with MBC every other Tuesday. If you are a caregiver, or have a partner who you think could benefit, please share. We meet every other Tuesday at 4pm, ET. People need to register here to participate:…
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In Treatment? Join us on Zoom, Tues & Thurs weekly!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment. If you've just been diagnosed and are planning surgery, chemo, or radiation, join our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM…
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Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
This is a space held for our Zoom Meetup members to gather in between meetings for updates and support. Join our Virtual Meet-ups! For those with a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer (MBC; also called stage IV) Register: Mondays at 2:00 PM EST, Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST, and Wednesdays at 4:00 PM EST Young (45 and under)…
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So...whats for dinner?
I thought it might be fun to start a thread on what we are having, making or had for dinner. Sometimes it is the best tuna steak you ever had, sometimes it's a can of soup. But we all do it every night in some form or another. Maybe we can give each other ideas on what to make, or bitch about what we had, or the fact that…
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My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
As I go through this forced path I have been thrown down, I have come to realize the love I have always had for my husband was strong. He is amazing and I love him with my very soul and entire heart. Never would I ever imagine the thought of dying and him being alone. Then the worst part hit me!! I can't seem to shake the…
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how about drinking?
Where did our thread go? Is anyone out there from our drinking group? Did I miss something - like we became too offesive or ...well, drunk? I would love to hear from you gals! Janie
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MRI Biopsy
I am 8 years out from triple negative BC and have been doing well. My last mammogram showed a very small area of concern. Watch and wait was suggested but my last cancer was very aggressive and grew quickly so I'm not inclined to watch and wait. I have asked for a biopsy but because it is so small, it will be difficult to…
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ER-, PR-, Her2+ Stage IV
Anyone else out there
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Her2+++ ER- PR- novo stage IV
I’m her2+++ ER-PR- novo stage IV, had multiple tumors in both lungs. I started in 08/2022 with Taxol Herceptin Perjeta. Stopped Taxol after 18 rounds and still continue every 3 weeks with Herceptin Perjeta. December 2022 after I completed Taxol all my tumors were gone so for the moment 2 years NED. Anybody longer than 5…
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ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
Hello everyone My mom was dx in November 2010. She is in her Chemo courses and only 2 sessions left. She is so well now and is very hopefull.My little niece makes her so happy and she is planning for the ceremony of her first birthday. Since she was dx I've explored in this site in different cathegories but sisters with…
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All about Xeloda
I will complete my first cycle of Xeloda today (2 weeks on; one week off). I have already noticed some signs of HFS on my feet. Sometimes they are red and feel hot. I've had some minor skin peeling, but not any blistering. The heels are the worst (the most sensitive) and it is uncomfortable to walk. I hope I get to see the…
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Did you consider bilateral mastectomy for DCIS?
I am really struggling to make a decision about the best path forward, so I've come to learn from all of you. I am still waiting on genetic testing results to come through, but have no reason to believe that there will be anything of significance. If there is, I will pivot accordingly. I had a 1.2cm, grade 3 DCIS with…
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Looking for others with low risk, less than 2cm, IDC stage 1 grade 1HR+ HER2- on endocrine therapy
Are you like me? What endocrine therapy did you follow or are you following? Pre- or perimenopausal, stage 1, grade 1, low risk, node-negative, no genetic risk, screen detected ladies, let's hear from you! What were you prescribed and how have you changed it up over your therapy? What has worked for you? I've seen four…
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To do Radiation or Not?
I am 48 years old, Stage 2 got diagnosed with ER/PR + HR2-. I grew up in a Alternative medicine household and barely ever went to the doctor so now that I am faced with breast cancer, I am trying to do a mix of conventional and natural stuff since I don’t totally trust conventional medicine. I was born and raised a…
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thread for middle age to older Christian women.
I would like to start a forum to meet other middle age or older women who have bc and love the Lord. Try to live your life for him, walk the walk and talk the talk. Of course we all fall from grace because we are human but we are covered by the blood of Jesus. Also this forum is for people who has a large enough vocabulary…
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How long have you been Stage IV?
We have a thread of what age you were diagnosed at Stage IV, so how about "How long have you lived with Stage IV". Also please state if you were Stage IV from the get go. I'm asking for this information in hoping to have MANY more years than the 2-3 I was given and to give hope to those newly diagnosed with Stage IV. 1…
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Starting Chemo January/February 2025
Let's all join together here for support 😍
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Wednesday Weigh In
Some of us on the Let's Post our Daily Exercise thread decided that it might help keep us honest if we had to post our weekly losses or gains. Not posting your weight - just your net loss or gain. So here goes!
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Tumor Markers with Different Results
I just got back results on 3 tests. The Ca 15-3 test and the CEA test were both normal. However the CA 27-29 test came back as high (57). Anyone have any experience like this? Of course being Saturday, I will have to wait until Monday to talk with my oncologist. I am 2.5 years out from surgery. This is the first time he…
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Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I am an "older" woman with breast cancer (I was diagnosed at 65 and am now 66). I notice that most of the posts seem to be from people younger than I am (often by quite a bit...). I'd love to "talk" with others my age, exchange info about their diagnoses, effects on their lives, etc. I see that there is a forum for young…
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Abemaciclib Verzenio for Stage IV
Luckylegs and friends on Abemaciclib - I am bumping the Verzenio discussion in the hopes that more people have started abemaciclib. We need to get a community going. I have not started abemaciclib but it is on my short list. Like many I am very interested in how people do on this treatment do, both as a monotherapy and in…
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Chronically itchy nipple...Dx'd with PASH in 2020
Hi, all- Just a brief history: I am a 50 year old post-menopausal woman with dense breasts and a family history of BC. In 2020, my annual mammogram revealed a small cluster of calcifications in my right breast, after which time I underwent a stereotactic needle biopsy. The results were benign showing columnar cell changes…
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Recurrence in same breast previous 2 lumpectomies - mastectomy?
I have just been dx with IDC, tumor 1.2 cm grade 2, in same breast that I had DCIS, 2 lumpectomies and radiation 16 years ago. We are talking mastectomy, but wondering if anyone ever had a small tumor in a previously treated breast and just had lumpectomy? Some scattered DCIS was also found on the biopsy this month. Just…
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Illinois ladies facing bc
I'm very curious about all the Illinois ladies who are making this breast cancer journey or who have finished it. Where are you located? What's your diagnosis? Where are you in your treatment plan? How's it going for you? I thought we might be surprised to find somebody right in our own back yard that could use some…
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Lets Post our Daily Exercise
I'm doing the Firm Cardio Step mix and will walk the dog for a mile later today. Lorrie
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DCIS, receptor positive and still on HRT. How risky is this?
Hi everyone. Never thought I would be spending my holiday break talking and researching cancer. Yet here we all are. I was recently diagnosed with DCIS and receptor positive for both ER and PR. I had a lumpectomy on 13 Dec 2024 and was advised I need a further one (scheduled 22 Jan) as they didn't get clear margins all…
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How are people with liver mets doing?
I continue to be very scared once I found my liver mets progressed after having to go off doxil. I am hoping to find some support in alleviating my deep seated fears by hearing other stories of people living and dealing with liver mets. My onc says I have such a petite frame (105) that an enlarged liver will definitely…
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Recurrence after mastectomy
Hi, I just found out there’s a tiny nodule with residual DCIS, 10 months post mastectomy. I’m freaking out about these new findings. Has anyone experienced a recurrence post mastectomy? My surgeon plans to perform a lumpectomy followed by radiation. I’m terrified it will have spread elsewhere since recurring so quickly.…
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23 Years of Stage 4!
Today is the first day of my 23rd year after being diagnosed with Stage 4 MBC de novo. The past few years have been very challenging since my body has been protesting against so much chemo, but I am doing my best to hang in here. Sending love to all of you! Denise
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My Update—6 years post diagnosis
Hi Friends: I thought I’d post a update on myself 6 1/2 years after my stage 1, grade 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma diagnosis. I chose to only have surgery. I did not go on hormone blocking drugs. I chose not to have radiation. I’m doing very well! What was my treatment plan post cancer? I try to eat as plant based as I can.…
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Question about CEA levels...please
Hi everyone, I have a question and hope someone could help me find some awnsers. In 2023 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, there was no spreading to other organs but she did have 9 involved lymph nodes removed. My mom had to go trough 6 months of weekly Chemo and is now on chemo pills that she should take for atleast…
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NPR story sex after cancer treatment
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-5266845/cancer-sex-survivor-sexual-health