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Share accomplishments, milestones, goals of community members, family members or yourself. Just finished treatment? Just got married? Watched your child graduate? Ran a big run? Been a huge help to members in our community? Let's honor our members here!
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Meet others worried about developing breast cancer for the first time. PLEASE DO NOT POST PICTURES OF YOUR SYMPTOMS. You are encouraged to seek advice from a medical professional in the event of any concerns.
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For members not diagnosed with breast cancer, but waiting for test results: Biopsy, mammogram, ultrasound, or other screening tests. Waiting is VERY difficult but remember...
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength." -- Corrie Ten Boom
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A safe place to worry for members who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer, but have concerns about their breasts.
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Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.
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Discuss next steps, options, and resources.
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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.
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Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
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Is it right for you? Discuss timing and various procedures and techniques.
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Discuss prostheses, swimsuits, bras, and other options for women not having reconstruction or waiting for reconstruction.
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Risks, tips for prevention, and info about products that can address the symptoms of lymphedema.
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Share important questions and provide support to others experiencing breast cancer and treatment-related pain.
Latest post: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS) by magiclight 2 hours ago
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Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
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What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
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Risks and benefits, side effects, and costs of anti-estrogen medications.
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This is a place to discuss concerns, tips and strategies for all types of side effects from all types of medications and treatments, (chemo/rads/hormonal/targeted/pain meds/etc.
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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.
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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: Anyone completely refuse surgery/conventional treatment? by mapat Sep 26, 2016 03:41PM
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for DCIS.
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Meet others with this diagnosis.
Latest post: Anyone had reoccurance aftering opting out of taking tamoxofin? by gammaw55 Sep 2, 2016 04:40AM
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for LCIS.
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IDC.
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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.
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for ILC.
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Meet others with less common forms of breast cancer, such as Medullary carcinoma, Inflammatory breast cancers, Mucinous carcinoma (colloid carcinoma), Paget's disease, Papillary carcinoma, Phyllodes tumor, Tubular carcinomas, Metaplastic tumors, Adenoid cystic carcinomas and Angiosarcoma.
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Meet others who have mixed type breast cancer.
Latest post: Who else had Bilateral BC at time of diagnosis? by boysmom5 Sep 13, 2016 08:37PM
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Meet others who have breast cancer but also have another health diagnosis/comorbidity such as 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: Stage I, grade I, but with LVI. Chemo yes or no? by atanea Sep 24, 2016 08:11PM
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Meet, share and support others with Stage II Breast Cancer
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You are not alone. Meet others who have Stage III breast cancer.
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A place for those managing the ups & downs of a Stage IV/metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Please respect that this forum is for Stage IV members only. There is a separate forum For Family and Caregivers of People with a STAGE IV Diagnosis.
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Meet others concerned about developing a recurrence or metastases.
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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.
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For those confronting a new primary diagnosis or undergoing treatment.
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Testing, treatment, side effects, and more.
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Share with others who have ER-/PR-/HER2- breast cancer.
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BRCA 1 & 2, ATM, CDH1, CHEK2, MRE11A, NBN, p53, PALB2, PTEN, RAD50, RECQL, and RINT1 genes
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For men who have been diagnosed or are at high risk.
Latest post: First breast cancer now prostate cancer by Traveltext Sep 17, 2016 09:53PM
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A unique forum ONLY for those trying to live well and/or trying to die well.
Latest post: Juzt entered hospice care this past Wednesday. by exbrnxgrl Jul 15, 2016 01:01AM
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A comforting place to discuss parenting children, or issues with partners, siblings, or parents following a diagnosis.
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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.
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Share your experiences of life after a breast cancer diagnosis and offer advice on how you cope with life's daily challenges, including how you develop a new daily/weekly routine while you deal with breast cancer.
Latest post: Have you ever wondered? For all stages by Molly50 Sep 27, 2016 04:29AM
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Share pictures and stories of the four-legged friends who make your day-to-day lives better!
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Talk with others about bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis, and ways to keep your bones strong
Latest post: Update on osteopenia by LizM Sep 16, 2016 08:31PM
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Holidays and special days, like birthdays and anniversaries, can be filled with complex emotions. Are they a time to celebrate or are they extra difficult? Share your feelings and experiences here.
Latest post: Festival during FEC-T? by ClaireA Aug 26, 2016 12:11PM
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Employment, insurance, and financial concerns are common. Meet others here to discuss and for support.
Latest post: day to day expenses by Bonniebleu Sep 17, 2016 05:38AM
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Meet and support others who are affected by these issues around breast cancer fears, diagnosis and treatment.
Latest post: INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours by JazzyJuneBug 3 minutes ago
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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 karen1956 an hour ago
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A place to share our "healthier" recipes and food tips for everyday life.
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Breast cancer is no laughing matter, but sometimes a good joke or a game is the best medicine.
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Book reviews, favorite web sites, products, articles.
Latest post: Looking for Pinktober Alternative buttons, shirts, charities by ShetlandPony Sep 15, 2016 07:38AM
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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.
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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: Immunotherapy drugs for breast cancer by Longtermsurvivor 17 hours 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.
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For those who have met on Breastcancer.org and want to continue growing their cybersibling friendships beyond cancer.
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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 Nico1012 Sep 22, 2016 01:35AM
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A safe place to find comfort in and share words of prayer, healing, and encouragement.
Latest post: I Come to the Garden... by OG56 2 hours ago
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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.
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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: Advice For When Your Loved One Receives A Terminal Diagnosis by Longtermsurvivor Sep 16, 2016 04:50PM
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A place for members to request and respond to requests from women looking for a one-on-one mentor, or to connect with others living in similar geographic areas.
Latest post: Illinois ladies facing bc by IllinoisLady 15 hours ago
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Australian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the land down under.
Latest post: Kiwi ladies who need encouragment, but all welcome. by Optimist52 Sep 23, 2016 03:22AM
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Canadian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the north.
Latest post: Ottawa ladies? by JoJo_1964 4 hours ago
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From our neighbors near and far whose first language isn't English.
Latest post: My friend MIMIE will go to Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou by viviguqing Sep 3, 2016 04:41AM
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African Americans with breast cancer who want to connect.
Latest post: African American Women & Triple Negative Status by rogam Aug 29, 2016 01:05AM
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A place for Latinas/Hispanics with a breast cancer diagnosis to connect.
Latest post: Latinas/Hispanics with Breast Cancer by Moderators May 8, 2016 05:45PM
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Singles with breast cancer who want to connect.
Latest post: Single life after a mastectomy by Enerva 3 hours ago
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A special and safe place for the LGBT community diagnosed with breast cancer to connect.
Latest post: Dating Post Mastectomy as A Lesbian by magiclight Sep 4, 2016 04:02AM
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Connect with those under 40 who have been diagnosed.
Latest post: Having a baby post TNBC treatment... to do or not to do by stephincanada 3 hours ago
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Meet others in this age-range who share similar life issues.
Latest post: MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish by Dianarose 9 hours ago
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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 ChiSandy 8 hours ago
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Managing high recurrence risk of developing a second breast cancer.
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Honor those who have passed.
Latest post: Was looking at the names of those who have left us. by Hopeful82014 Sep 23, 2016 11:57PM
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Organize, plan, and communicate with your friends during offline events.
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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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Request new or improved features, report bugs, & view upcoming changes.
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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!
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Help support our organization, Breastcancer.org! Please note, this is NOT a forum for fundraising for other organizations.
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Join here to discuss issues where we can have a voice!
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Thank you for your donation! Here is a forum to share with others who you're honoring with your donation.
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