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- July 27, 2022
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How-to Tips, Community Rules, and What to Do if You've Just Been Diagnosed. MODS and ADMINS only topics here.
Latest post: Our Community Values and Commitment by moderators Feb 5, 2022 03:50PM
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Share accomplishments, milestones, goals of community members, family members or yourself.
Latest post: A Place To Say Thanks to Members Who Helped You! by pkljunar2 Aug 1, 2022 06:38AM
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For those who are experiencing symptoms or received concerning test results, but haven't been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Latest post: Confusing radiological report - advice? by crywoolf 8 hours ago
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We know, waiting is VERY difficult but we're here for you.
Latest post: Waiting for the biopsy results. by windwalker27 14 hours ago
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A safe place to discuss benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions.
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Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.
Latest post: Flat Epithelial Atypia and Mucocele-Like Lesion by obsolete 2 hours ago
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Discuss next steps, options, and resources.
Latest post: Recommended Oncologists/Teams in DC area? Hopkins? by ranunculus Aug 9, 2022 12:59PM
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Share with and support others all waiting for test results from CAT scan, PET scan, Oncotype tests, Mammaprint, FISH, IHC, and other diagnostic tests.
Latest post: Pathology Received-Need Help Understanding by poppy2022 an hour ago
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Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
Latest post: Weekly "In Treatment" Zoom meetup! by moderators 21 hours ago
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Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
Latest post: Seeking DIEP recovery stories by serendipity09 9 hours ago
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Discuss prostheses, swimsuits, bras, and other options for women not having reconstruction or waiting for reconstruction.
Latest post: Did you remove implants & go flat? How was recovery? by msphil 10 hours ago
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Talk with other about how to lower your risk of lymphedema and how to manage it if you've been diagnosed.
Latest post: LYMPHA (Lymphovenous Bypass) Procedure With Mastectomy? by rah2464 2 hours ago
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Talk with others about bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis, and ways to keep your bones strong
Latest post: Questions about Zometa and consult with another MO by specialk 23 hours ago
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Share important questions and provide support to others experiencing breast cancer and treatment-related pain.
Latest post: Severe Consistent Burning and Raw Sensation by blinx Aug 4, 2022 05:46PM
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Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
Latest post: Starting Chemo in April, May, or June 2022 by kathrynw1thasea 8 hours ago
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What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
Latest post: Weekly "In Treatment" Zoom meetup! by moderators 20 hours ago
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This is a safe place to share your experiences of others considering or on hormonal treatment.
Latest post: Tamoxifen Weight Gain HOPE!!! by quietgirl 9 hours ago
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Discuss your experiences with the benefits, risks, and side effects of immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Latest post: Perjeta/Herceptin Side Effects - Itching face, fine bumps by olma61 Jun 28, 2022 06:40PM
3,554 Topics 76,188 Posts
Latest post: Treatment Zoom Meetup (Thursdays) place to keep chatting by moderators Aug 8, 2022 01:48AM
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Complementary medicine refers to treatments that are used WITH standard treatment. Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person.
Latest post: FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE /Integrative Medicine Doctors by racheldog Jul 19, 2022 08:32PM
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This forum is a safe, judgement-free place to discuss Alternative medicine. Alternative medicine refers to treatments that are used INSTEAD of standard, evidence-based treatment. Breastcancer.org does NOT recommend or endorse alternative medicine.
Latest post: Treating estrogen responsive cancer naturally by exbrnxgrl Jul 23, 2022 02:13PM
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for DCIS.
Latest post: Lumpectomy - no rads age 40 by cowgirl13 Jul 30, 2022 04:28PM
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Meet others with this diagnosis.
Latest post: After DCIS, About 1 in 5 Invasive BCs Unrelated to Original DCIS by moderators Jun 22, 2022 01:37PM
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for LCIS.
Latest post: Post lumpectomy for ALH by veezz Jul 31, 2022 02:29PM
3,405 Topics 69,720 Posts
Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IDC.
Latest post: Parathyroid disease and breast cancer by sylviaexmouthuk Aug 4, 2022 05:04AM
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IBC. Posting pictures of symptoms is prohibited per our Community Rules -- you are encouraged to seek medical advice from your doctor in the event of any concerns.
Latest post: 13 yrs ago Aug 8 by moderators Aug 10, 2022 03:18AM
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for ILC.
Latest post: Denver area event to learn about ILC - June 1, 2022 by hipline Aug 5, 2022 04:14PM
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Meet others with less common forms of breast cancer, such as Medullary carcinoma, Mucinous carcinoma (colloid carcinoma), Papillary carcinoma, Cribriform carcinoma, Tubular carcinoma, Metaplastic tumors, Paget's disease, Phyllodes tumor, Adenoid cystic carcinomas and Angiosarcoma.
Latest post: tubular carcinoma by grainne Jul 28, 2022 06:47PM
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Join others to talk about Metaplastic Breast Cancer, or MpBC, a sub-type of breast cancer. This forum will be moderated by volunteers of The Metaplastic Breast Cancer Global Alliance.
Latest post: Welcome to our Metaplastic Breast Cancer Forum! Say Hi Below... by rosiecat Dec 30, 2021 08:53AM
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Meet others who have mixed type breast cancer.
Latest post: What to do? Synchronous bilateral breast cancer, multiple types by ale777 Jun 10, 2022 07:03PM
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Meet others who have breast cancer but also have another health diagnosis/comorbidity such as another cancer, diabetes, MS, bipolar disorder, HIV or AIDS, Parkinson's Disorder, schizophrenia, etc.
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Meet other members with a Stage I breast cancer diagnosis to share information and support.
Latest post: Understanding markers by barbara4 Aug 8, 2022 07:14AM
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Meet, share and support others with Stage II Breast Cancer
Latest post: Stage IIb and 5+ years out, anyone? by bcincolorado Aug 8, 2022 04:33PM
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You are not alone. Meet others who have Stage III breast cancer.
Latest post: Stage III Cancer Survivors .... 10+ Years and Out by new_direction Jul 24, 2022 12:25PM
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Please respect that this forum is for members with stage IV/metastatic breast cancer ONLY. There is a separate forum for caregivers and friends: Caring for Someone with Stage IV or Mets.
Latest post: Brain Mets Sisters by bsandra 24 minutes ago
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Topics here are started by members with a Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis, but open to all members to contribute to discussions. Please note that there is a separate forum, Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY, where topics are open only to those members.
Latest post: Fasting before chemo by tsquare 9 minutes ago
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Meet others concerned about developing a recurrence or metastases.
Latest post: Question about prognosis by seargo an hour ago
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Meet others who are just facing the diagnosis of a recurrence of breast cancer or metastatic (advanced) disease. You are NOT alone.
Latest post: Any local recurrence (within few yrs) early stage despite AI? by happyhiker1 19 hours ago
488 Topics 6,623 Posts
For those confronting a new primary diagnosis or undergoing treatment.
Latest post: 9 year Survivor DX again by jonib Jul 26, 2022 05:29PM
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Testing, treatment, side effects, and more.
Latest post: Kadcyla for residual disease after neo adjuvant chemo by noodlesg Aug 10, 2022 05:25AM
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Share with others who have ER-/PR-/HER2- breast cancer.
Latest post: Calling all triple negative breast cancer patients in the UK by rosiecat Aug 9, 2022 08:02AM
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ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CHEK2, NBN, NF1, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, STK11, TP53, mismatch repair genes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM), and VUS (variants of unknown significance)
Latest post: Possible BRIP1 mutation, any help is appreciated. by lyncr Aug 8, 2022 09:16AM
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For men who have been diagnosed or are at high risk.
Latest post: EVERY REVOLUTION NEEDS A MANIFESTO by threetree Jul 30, 2022 04:16PM
189 Topics 5,916 Posts
A unique forum ONLY for those trying to live well and/or trying to die well.
Latest post: Guidelines Provide Individualized Palliative Care for MBC by moderators Aug 12, 2021 01:12PM
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A place to discuss the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on you and the ones you love.
Latest post: Share a photo to create a bright moment in someone's day! by socallisa Aug 9, 2022 04:05PM
106 Topics 16,737 Posts
Latest post: When To End Relationship with your Oncologist? by jonib Jul 25, 2022 10:12PM
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A comforting place to discuss planning a family, fertility concerns, parenting children, or relationship issues with partners, siblings, or parents following a diagnosis.
Latest post: Giving Birth After Breast Cancer Doesn't Affect Survival by moderators Jul 20, 2022 05:10PM
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A safe place to talk candidly about how your romantic relationships and/or your sex life has changed following your diagnosis and treatment.
Latest post: I WANT MY MOJO BACK! by miriandra Aug 5, 2022 11:53PM
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Employment, insurance, and financial concerns are common. Meet others here to discuss and for support.
Latest post: Any coding/insurance experts? by quietgirl Jul 28, 2022 04:43PM
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Meet and support others who are affected by these issues around anxiety, depression & other emotional effects.
Latest post: A Retreat for Peaceful Contemplation by socallisa Aug 9, 2022 04:06PM
706 Topics 8,357 Posts
A place to share our "healthier" recipes and food tips for everyday life.
Latest post: ASCO: Guidelines on Exercise, Diet, & Weight Mgmnt During Tx by moderators Jun 8, 2022 08:10AM
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Conversations about exercise, diet, and getting back in shape after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Latest post: Let's Post our Daily Exercise by ruthbru 19 hours ago
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Latest post: Many Blessings and health to All!! by LittleGrammieTre Dec 26, 2020 02:23AM
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Share pictures and stories of the four-legged friends who make your day-to-day lives better!
Latest post: Cats, cats, cats by petite1 Aug 9, 2022 08:34AM
1,830 Topics 670,249 Posts
Breast cancer is no laughing matter, but sometimes a good joke or a game is the best medicine.
Latest post: how about drinking? by nativemainer 54 minutes ago
704 Topics 3,569 Posts
Book reviews, favorite web sites, products, articles.
Latest post: Genderless Breast Cancer Research: We Need More by traveltext Jul 19, 2022 06:49PM
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A place to donate & trade breast cancer items free of charge (e.g. head covers, mastectomy products, swimwear, breast cancer support products). No money may be exchanged, even for shipping. All mailing addresses must be shared via private message & no phone numbers exchanged.
Latest post: 3 bottles of Tamoxifen available by s3k5 Jan 5, 2022 11:17PM
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Share your research articles, interpretations and experiences here. Let us know how these studies affect you and your decisions.
Latest post: Breaking Research News from sources other than Breastcancer.org by bsandra 43 minutes ago
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Managing life after a breast cancer diagnosis, including rediscovering intimacy, coping with fear of recurrence, reconnecting relationships, sharing hobbies and interests, and finding inspiration in daily life.
Latest post: So...whats for dinner? by chisandy 3 hours ago
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For those who have met on Breastcancer.org and want to continue growing their cybersibling friendships beyond cancer.
Latest post: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy! by illinoislady 10 hours ago
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Share your personal story, diagnosis, and treatment path, and stories of survival, hope, and success to encourage and inspire others!
Latest post: Success Stories! by carmelle May 13, 2022 12:52PM
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A safe place to find comfort in and share words of prayer, healing, and encouragement.
Latest post: Footprintangel needs prayers by bcincolorado Jul 19, 2022 01:51PM
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A place to share your struggles and concerns about supporting and caring for a person you love diagnosed with breast cancer with others who understand.
Latest post: newly diagnosed partner... tips as we start this care journey? by vidal1993 Mar 28, 2022 07:34PM
455 Topics 3,275 Posts
A place where family members, caregivers, and loved ones of people having a Stage IV (metastatic) diagnosis can share, discuss, and support one another through the tough times unique to this diagnosis.
Latest post: My Biggest Fear Came True - Help by upstreaming Aug 2, 2022 01:03AM
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A place for members, in similar geographic areas, to connect for support, local resources and referrals as well a place to meet up within the community virtually.
Latest post: Illinois ladies facing bc by illinoislady 13 hours ago
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Australian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the land down under.
Latest post: Any lobular stage 4 girls in NZ by intheclub Feb 20, 2022 03:45AM
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Canadian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the north.
Latest post: Frustrating Mammogram wait times in Canada for 5+ years out by bcat34 Jun 28, 2022 10:48PM
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From our neighbors near and far whose first language isn't English.
Latest post: Anybody from Belgium? by konakona Dec 4, 2020 01:21PM
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Black Women with Breast Cancer who want to connect.
Latest post: Black Women Most Likely To Experience Biopsy Delays by moderators Jul 20, 2022 01:00PM
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A place for Latinas/Hispanics with a breast cancer diagnosis to connect.
Latest post: Black & Hispanic Women May Have Higher Risk of Lymphedema by moderators Jun 24, 2022 11:51AM
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Singles with breast cancer who want to connect.
Latest post: Single life after a mastectomy by notbrokenjustbent Jun 19, 2022 03:13PM
189 Topics 2,963 Posts
A special and safe place for the LGBTQ community diagnosed with breast cancer to connect.
Latest post: Any other queer community members on here lately? by icouldreallyuseacupcake Jul 30, 2022 06:21PM
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Connect with those under 40 who have been diagnosed.
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Meet others in this age-range who share similar life issues.
Latest post: Middle Aged Memories by minustwo Jun 7, 2022 09:58PM
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Meet other women who are similar in age and dealing with age-appropriate issues.
Latest post: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc? by oldladyblue 2 hours ago
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Managing high recurrence risk or high risk of developing a second breast cancer.
Latest post: ROLL CALL ---- High risk oncodx and chose no chemotherapy by odyssey305 Jun 20, 2022 01:13PM
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Honor those who have passed.
Latest post: In Memoriam List from the BCO Community by candy-678 Jul 27, 2022 07:43PM
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Research proposals and/or requests posted here by members have been reviewed and approved by the Moderator Team, but not associated with Breastcancer.org.
Latest post: Research Study on Your Experiences (paid $50 Amazon gc) by db_21 Mar 7, 2022 09:02AM
561 Topics 12,195 Posts
Request new or improved features, report bugs, & view upcoming changes. Directly share constructive feedback at comments@breastcancer.org.
Latest post: Post your tech glitches, errors, issues, etc. here. by jrnj Aug 7, 2022 11:45PM
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Moderator generated forum to present our announcements or requests, organization and website news, blog entries and podcasts. Please do not post here if you are not a Moderator. Thank you!
Latest post: Breastcancer.org Podcasts: Listen to Experts Discuss by moderators Jul 27, 2022 03:58PM
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Join here to discuss issues where we can have a voice!
Latest post: To Be or Not To Be - Challenging the Standard of Care by k-gobby Jun 30, 2022 01:13AM
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Thank you for your donation! Here is a forum to share with others who you're honoring with your donation.
Latest post: in memory of pajim by exbrnxgrl Dec 31, 2020 10:48AM
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Discuss and share pictures of the walks, runs or fundraising events for Breastcancer.org. Visit also our Fundraising Forum for suggestions.
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