Important update:
Hi everyone - We wanted to give you an update on the launch of the new community platform. Our team is making steady progress as we migrate 20 years of data. We'll be doing a careful review of the extensive data migration and site functionality to bring you the best experience possible.
We're eager to have the new forums live, and we look forward to sharing more soon. Please continue to check the announcement space here for updates, and we'll also be sending an email to let you know when the new site launches.
--The Breastcancer.org Community Moderators
March 21, 2023
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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: 5 year survivors, post your screen name here! by socallisa Feb 24, 2023 11:11PM
18,076 Topics 145,911 Posts
For those who are experiencing symptoms or received concerning test results, but haven't been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Latest post: Painless Lump And Crusty Nipples by lw422 16 hours ago
7,393 Topics 68,233 Posts
We know, waiting is VERY difficult but we're here for you.
Latest post: Not Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results? Start Here by salamandra Mar 17, 2023 06:00PM
1,019 Topics 5,259 Posts
A safe place to discuss benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions.
Latest post: Scheduling annual screening while following up with 3d mammo? by salamandra Mar 26, 2023 12:24PM
2,318 Topics 24,973 Posts
Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.
Latest post: High Risk for Breast Cancer? Start Here by maggie15 Mar 21, 2023 01:06PM
7,442 Topics 111,362 Posts
Discuss next steps, options, and resources.
Latest post: IDC - Stage 1 - Will I need either chemo, hormones or both? by janehicks an hour ago
788 Topics 8,570 Posts
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: ILC Stage IIIa but history of heart attack and stroke by maggie15 Mar 25, 2023 12:32AM
8,379 Topics 215,437 Posts
Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
Latest post: What're your nipples lk after mastectomy & can u keep sensation? by beach2beach Mar 25, 2023 04:36PM
11,440 Topics 305,629 Posts
Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
Latest post: Healing following BMX with Reconstruction by poodlemom41967 19 hours ago
1,356 Topics 43,815 Posts
Discuss prostheses, swimsuits, bras, and other options for women not having reconstruction or waiting for reconstruction.
Latest post: Missing my breasts as I contemplate sex by kaynotrealname Mar 21, 2023 03:47PM
7,891 Topics 533,132 Posts
Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
Latest post: Anyone on just Taxotere and Cytoxan? by midwestgal989 2 hours ago
3,942 Topics 140,165 Posts
What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
Latest post: Starting Radiation October 2019 by mocame 7 hours ago
7,849 Topics 173,995 Posts
This is a safe place to share your experiences of others considering or on hormonal treatment.
Latest post: Has anyone quit or reduced dosage of the hormonal therapy? by ileepak1 17 hours ago
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Discuss your experiences with the benefits, risks, and side effects of immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Latest post: Anyone been taking Verzenio? by mvspaulding Mar 22, 2023 07:32PM
2,723 Topics 57,017 Posts
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: In Search of post-op Physical Therapist recommendation by lunaire Feb 21, 2023 03:47PM
587 Topics 29,440 Posts
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: Does Reiki help? by exbrnxgrl Mar 24, 2023 08:03PM
3,565 Topics 76,341 Posts
Give and get tips on managing side effects of all breast cancer treatments, from fatigue, to hair loss, to brain fog and more. No topic is taboo -- we're all here for you!
Latest post: Abemaciclib Verzenio for All Stages by seeq Mar 22, 2023 08:31PM
5,242 Topics 75,512 Posts
Talk with other about how to lower your risk of lymphedema and how to manage it if you've been diagnosed.
Latest post: Flexitouch pump by threetree 18 hours ago
259 Topics 3,986 Posts
Talk with others about bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis, and ways to keep your bones strong
Latest post: Bone Loss Reversed 16 Months After Finishing AIs! by maxiemama Mar 24, 2023 05:49PM
593 Topics 7,552 Posts
Share important questions and provide support to others experiencing breast cancer and treatment-related pain.
Latest post: Sharp pain in DIEP breast 5 years post-op by moderators Mar 20, 2023 04:52PM
4,005 Topics 50,499 Posts
Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for DCIS.
Latest post: Another tiny calcification dcis in same spot 3 years out! by breastquest Mar 25, 2023 10:04AM
79 Topics 1,101 Posts
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
652 Topics 9,047 Posts
Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for LCIS.
Latest post: Post lumpectomy for ALH by veezz Jul 31, 2022 02:29PM
3,421 Topics 69,851 Posts
Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IDC.
Latest post: IDC with lobular features by kringle12 20 hours ago
1,512 Topics 24,872 Posts
Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for ILC.
Latest post: Any long term survivor stories with ILC by vixielyn Mar 14, 2023 10:49PM
1,457 Topics 15,267 Posts
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: IBC lounge: roll call, support and just a good place to hang out by mara51506 Mar 26, 2023 11:15PM
193 Topics 6,939 Posts
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: Invasive Ductal Micropapillary Carcinoma by brutersmom Feb 12, 2023 07:23PM
5 Topics 77 Posts
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 Nov 29, 2022 07:19AM
87 Topics 1,103 Posts
Meet others who have mixed type breast cancer.
Latest post: Invasive mixed cancer by gemma12 Feb 17, 2023 07:43AM
2,179 Topics 77,832 Posts
Testing, treatment, side effects, and more.
Latest post: TRIPLE POSITIVE GROUP by laughinggull 24 hours ago
2,495 Topics 81,688 Posts
Share with others who have ER-/PR-/HER2- breast cancer.
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For men who have been diagnosed or are at high risk.
Latest post: Appointed as a Dr Susan Love Foundation Ambassador by elderberry Nov 5, 2022 11:22PM
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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.
Latest post: Comorbidities and now this! by quietgirl Feb 12, 2023 09:16PM
1,241 Topics 37,085 Posts
Meet other members with a Stage I breast cancer diagnosis to share information and support.
Latest post: Long time lumpectomy survivors by quinnie Feb 21, 2023 05:05PM
317 Topics 10,802 Posts
Meet, share and support others with Stage II Breast Cancer
Latest post: Stage II w/Lymph Node Involvement by cathy67 Mar 13, 2023 08:30PM
3,805 Topics 69,250 Posts
You are not alone. Meet others who have Stage III breast cancer.
Latest post: Stage III and Verzenio by divergent 15 hours ago
23,127 Topics 585,386 Posts
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: Paying for drugs while on medicare by threetree 18 minutes ago
199 Topics 35,015 Posts
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: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer by sunshine99 an hour ago
3,142 Topics 35,581 Posts
Meet others concerned about developing a recurrence or metastases.
Latest post: Neck cracking and grinding? by claireinaz Mar 25, 2023 10:27AM
1,006 Topics 13,318 Posts
Meet others who are just facing the diagnosis of a recurrence of breast cancer or metastatic (advanced) disease. You are NOT alone.
Latest post: Radiation Side Effects? by redemptivesufferer Mar 26, 2023 09:24PM
489 Topics 6,657 Posts
For those confronting a new primary diagnosis or undergoing treatment.
Latest post: Difference between recurrence and new primary cancer by ileepak1 16 hours ago
532 Topics 4,543 Posts
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: Breast Cancer Risk Remains High for BRCA+ Women After Age 50 by moderators Mar 11, 2023 02:23PM
190 Topics 5,936 Posts
A unique forum ONLY for those trying to live well and/or trying to die well.
Latest post: Practical Advice About Home Hospice/Home Care by moderators Jan 28, 2023 11:32PM
3,061 Topics 196,368 Posts
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 wallycat 10 minutes ago
393 Topics 118,515 Posts
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 pingpong1953 an hour ago
285 Topics 5,377 Posts
Share your personal story, diagnosis, and treatment path, and stories of survival, hope, and success to encourage and inspire others!
Latest post: Any survivors out there diagnosed at a young age??? by lef Mar 17, 2023 02:54AM
806 Topics 85,192 Posts
A safe place to find comfort in and share words of prayer, healing, and encouragement.
Latest post: Catholics by redemptivesufferer Mar 24, 2023 03:36PM
135 Topics 5,622 Posts
A place to discuss the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on you and the ones you love.
Latest post: Breakthrough period on Zoladex after covid vaccine booster? by brinkofeternity Nov 8, 2022 10:45AM
113 Topics 16,772 Posts
A place to talk about how your diagnosis has affected you after active treatment ends. Discuss long-term side effects, fears and joys, silver linings and other ways your diagnosis has impacted your life.
Latest post: Anyone else feel good, like they don't have cancer? by sarahmaude 23 hours ago
102 Topics 852 Posts
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: Important Links about Family & Family Planning Matters by moderators Feb 18, 2023 03:04PM
173 Topics 6,216 Posts
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: Vaginal Atrophy solution that is working for me! by emily_mh Mar 19, 2023 07:13PM
835 Topics 9,120 Posts
Employment, insurance, and financial concerns are common. Meet others here to discuss and for support.
Latest post: Any insurance experts here? Nervous about switching plans by cowgal Mar 26, 2023 10:23PM
1,588 Topics 157,259 Posts
Meet and support others who are affected by these issues around anxiety, depression, and other emotional effects.
Latest post: A Retreat for Peaceful Contemplation by gmafoley Mar 23, 2023 10:36AM
707 Topics 8,366 Posts
A place to share our "healthier" recipes and food tips for everyday life.
Latest post: Ketogenic Diet anyone? by kanga_roo Feb 5, 2023 08:10PM
880 Topics 86,391 Posts
Conversations about exercise, diet, and getting back in shape after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Latest post: Let's Post our Daily Exercise by rahrah2023 5 hours ago
86 Topics 1,014 Posts
A place to share celebrations with others.
Latest post: Just had 35th wedding anniversary by dancemom Oct 8, 2022 12:17AM
26 Topics 10,667 Posts
Share pictures and stories of the four-legged friends who make your day-to-day lives better!
Latest post: Dogs, dogs, dogs! by micmel Mar 24, 2023 09:40PM
1,830 Topics 676,082 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 sunshine99 2 hours ago
704 Topics 3,575 Posts
Book reviews, favorite web sites, products, articles.
Latest post: Covering your scars with tattoo work by purplecat Nov 8, 2022 10:55AM
90 Topics 332 Posts
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:
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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: New Approach to Cancer Treatment Screening by divergent 15 hours ago
1,481 Topics 11,690 Posts
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: Feelings of...........selfishness by monarchandthemilkweed Feb 26, 2023 04:08PM
460 Topics 3,286 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: Questions about surgery for brain mets (to be followed by rads) by abigailj Feb 23, 2023 04:33PM
85 Topics 52,403 Posts
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 2 hours ago
53 Topics 16,640 Posts
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
686 Topics 13,811 Posts
Canadian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the north.
Latest post: Moving to Canada (specifically Ontario) as a BC survivor? by maggie15 Mar 15, 2023 04:22PM
22 Topics 608 Posts
From our neighbors near and far whose first language isn't English.
Latest post: Anybody from Belgium? by konakona Dec 4, 2020 01:21PM
213 Topics 2,878 Posts
A place for those in the Black Community with Breast Cancer who want to connect.
Latest post: Socioeconomic, BC Factors & Higher Death Rates for Black Women by moderators Mar 11, 2023 01:03PM
17 Topics 67 Posts
A place for Latinas/Hispanics with a breast cancer diagnosis to connect.
Latest post: Important Links for the Latinx/Hispanic Community by moderators Feb 18, 2023 02:20PM
178 Topics 14,615 Posts
Singles with breast cancer who want to connect.
Latest post: Helpful Links for Single People About Breast Cancer by moderators Feb 18, 2023 02:28PM
191 Topics 2,969 Posts
A special and safe place for the LGBTQ community diagnosed with breast cancer to connect.
Latest post: LGBTQ People Have Delayed Diagnoses, Higher Recurrence Rates by moderators Feb 17, 2023 04:02PM
870 Topics 13,332 Posts
Connect with those under 40 who have been diagnosed.
Latest post: Coming off tamoxifen early to have a baby by maggie15 Feb 21, 2023 06:27PM
282 Topics 43,778 Posts
Meet others in this age-range who share similar life issues.
Latest post: Middle Aged Memories by maggie15 Mar 17, 2023 12:17PM
297 Topics 77,910 Posts
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 mavericksmom 58 minutes ago
260 Topics 3,151 Posts
Managing high recurrence risk or high risk of developing a second breast cancer.
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152 Topics 3,646 Posts
Honor those who have passed.
Latest post: In Memoriam List from the BCO Community by candy-678 Mar 26, 2023 01:28PM
4 Topics 42 Posts
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
560 Topics 12,573 Posts
Request new or improved features, report bugs, and view upcoming changes. Directly share constructive feedback at comments@breastcancer.org.
Latest post: Post your tech glitches, errors, issues, etc. here. by illinoislady Mar 24, 2023 10:34AM
38 Topics 758 Posts
Moderator-generated forum to present our announcements or requests and organization and website news. Please do not post here if you are not a Moderator. Thank you!
Latest post: IMPORTANT UPDATE! New Platform migration now in progress! by moderators Mar 27, 2023 04:29AM
292 Topics 6,779 Posts
Join here to discuss issues where we can have a voice!
Latest post: Advocacy smorgasbord-Advocate 4 breast cancer, healthcare causes by lumpie Feb 16, 2023 06:32PM
68 Topics 1,470 Posts
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
322 Topics 1,669 Posts
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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