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Info & Resources for New Patients & Members From the Team

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New Members, start here first for How-to Tips, Community Rules, and What to Do if You've Just Been Diagnosed. MODS and ADMINS only topics here. Please see all the other forums below to post. Thanks.

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Acknowledging and honoring our Community

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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!

Latest post: 5 year survivors, post your screen name here! by Trishyla Jan 11, 2022 10:22PM

Not Diagnosed But Worried

17,923 Topics 144,450 Posts

Breast cancer symptoms vary widely. According to the American Cancer Society, in addition to a lump, breast cancer symptoms can include swelling, skin irritation, dimpling, breast pain, changes to the nipple, thickening of the breast skin, or unusual nipple discharge. Still, some breast cancers cause no symptoms at all. Note: Please do not post pictures of your symptoms. It's important to have anything unusual checked by your doctor

Latest post: Scared Anxious feel like I am losing it! by SupportforAmy12 3 hours ago

Waiting for Test Results

7,312 Topics 67,553 Posts

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

Latest post: Waiting for Test Results? Start Here. by Rayven71 Jan 15, 2022 01:41PM

Benign Breast Conditions

992 Topics 5,163 Posts

A safe place to discuss benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions. Benign breast conditions are unusual growths or other changes in the breast tissue that are not cancer, though some may be associated with an increase in breast cancer risk. Benign breast conditions are quite common.

Latest post: Waiting for biopsy again by Artemis15 Jan 14, 2022 04:29PM

High Risk for Breast Cancer

2,301 Topics 24,809 Posts

Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.

Latest post: Testing Baseline Hormone Levels before starting Tamoxifen by pt1234 19 hours ago

Just Diagnosed

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Discuss next steps, options, and resources.

Latest post: Second Opinion by mle42 Jan 15, 2022 12:31PM

Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results

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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: Waiting on HER 2 results by mmbrown 4 hours ago

Surgery - Before, During, and After

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Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.

Latest post: Anyone scheduled for Jan yet? by 1982M 19 hours ago

Breast Reconstruction

11,344 Topics 304,939 Posts

Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.

Latest post: Same surgeon for mastectomy and reconstruction? by MinusTwo 24 minutes ago

Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

1,337 Topics 43,655 Posts

Discuss prostheses, swimsuits, bras, and other options for women not having reconstruction or waiting for reconstruction.

Latest post: Embracing being flat and no regrets by ParakeetsRule Jan 12, 2022 05:39PM

Lymphedema

5,201 Topics 74,919 Posts

Talk with other about how to lower your risk of lymphedema and how to manage it if you've been diagnosed.

Latest post: GRRRRRRRRR I HATE LE.......... by cowgal 3 hours ago

Bone Health and Bone Loss

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Talk with others about bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis, and ways to keep your bones strong

Latest post: Parathyroid? Bone/Joint Pain/ High Calcium Blood Level by SeeQ 5 hours ago

Pain

582 Topics 7,459 Posts

Share important questions and provide support to others experiencing breast cancer and treatment-related pain.

Latest post: all over breast pain by ParakeetsRule Jan 13, 2022 09:47PM

Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After

7,816 Topics 531,914 Posts

Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.

Latest post: Starting Chemo December 2021 by Blinx 2 minutes ago

Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After

3,892 Topics 138,976 Posts

What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.

Latest post: Radiation and Thyroid Hormone by Too-Ticky 47 minutes ago

Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

7,741 Topics 172,308 Posts

This is a safe place to share your experiences of others considering or on hormonal treatment.

Latest post: Starting Zoladex advice by ParakeetsRule 19 minutes ago

Immunotherapy - Before, During, and After

46 Topics 491 Posts

Discuss your experiences with the benefits, risks, and side effects of immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

Latest post: Intermittent Fasting May Help Cancer Treatments Work Better by Moderators Dec 16, 2021 11:57AM

Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

3,526 Topics 75,886 Posts

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.

Latest post: Seroma following mastectomy by Kangaroo1952 Jan 16, 2022 05:29AM

Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment

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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: Cannabis Basics by Mimie Jan 6, 2022 08:05PM

Alternative Medicine

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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: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation ... by nnguyen Jan 15, 2022 01:53PM

DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for DCIS.

Latest post: Just Diagnosed by Beesie Jan 16, 2022 04:03PM

DCIS plus HER2-positive Microinvasion

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Meet others with this diagnosis.

Latest post: How soon did you go back to work after surgery? by exbrnxgrl Dec 30, 2021 11:24AM

LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)

649 Topics 9,032 Posts

Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for LCIS.

Latest post: Pleomorphic LCIS by leaf Jan 5, 2022 04:42PM

IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

3,373 Topics 69,450 Posts

Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IDC.

Latest post: After-surgery Decisions to Make by Cowgirl13 21 hours ago

IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)

1,451 Topics 14,972 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 Jan 5, 2022 06:00PM

ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)

1,494 Topics 24,719 Posts

Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for ILC.

Latest post: Pectoral Muscle —pleomorphic ILC by Duketex Jan 12, 2022 06:41PM

Less Common Types of Breast Cancer

191 Topics 6,868 Posts

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.

Latest post: Mucinous Carcinoma of the breast by pt1234 18 hours ago

Metaplastic Breast Cancer (MpBC)

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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

Mixed Type Breast Cancer

84 Topics 1,084 Posts

Meet others who have mixed type breast cancer.

Latest post: Debating on chemo by Beesie Oct 31, 2021 11:16PM

Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity

198 Topics 3,555 Posts

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.

Latest post: anyone had meningioma dx after bc dx? by LinnyG Dec 26, 2021 02:45PM

Stage I Breast Cancer

1,237 Topics 37,037 Posts

Meet other members with a Stage I breast cancer diagnosis to share information and support.

Latest post: scanxiety, cant stop thinking im going to die by Salamandra Jan 12, 2022 07:02PM

Stage II Breast Cancer

307 Topics 10,546 Posts

Meet, share and support others with Stage II Breast Cancer

Latest post: Stage 2 Sisters Club by SupportforAmy12 Jan 14, 2022 10:01AM

Stage III Breast Cancer

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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 7of9 17 hours ago

Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

22,935 Topics 574,913 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 4 or Mets.

Latest post: How About A Stage 4 Gallows Humor Thread? by moth 14 minutes ago

Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer, Open to All To Contribute

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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: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer by Rosie24 45 minutes ago

Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

3,041 Topics 34,708 Posts

Meet others concerned about developing a recurrence or metastases.

Latest post: Scanxiety by PositivityAndHope 18 minutes ago

Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis

981 Topics 13,047 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: Bone scan shows uptakes at ribs by cookie54 Jan 10, 2022 03:28PM

Second or Third Breast Cancer

485 Topics 6,622 Posts

For those confronting a new primary diagnosis or undergoing treatment.

Latest post: Pea sized lump on the good side by Aram Dec 23, 2021 12:17PM

HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer

2,153 Topics 77,218 Posts

Testing, treatment, side effects, and more.

Latest post: ILD Induced by Anti-ERBB2 Antibody-Drug Conjugates by Olma61 20 hours ago

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

2,468 Topics 80,462 Posts

Share with others who have ER-/PR-/HER2- breast cancer.

Latest post: Xeloda for "Maintenance" purposes (not Stage IV) by Serendipity09 Jan 16, 2022 12:53PM

Genetic Testing

519 Topics 4,467 Posts

ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CHEK2, NBN, NF1, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, STK11, TP53, and mismatch repair genes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM)

Latest post: ATM, the new BRCA? by Bcrockett4 Jan 15, 2022 03:09PM

Male Breast Cancer

249 Topics 2,200 Posts

For men who have been diagnosed or are at high risk.

Latest post: New study on survival on men with breast cancer by MSWife Jan 15, 2022 10:31PM

Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care

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

All things COVID-19 or coronavirus

121 Topics 5,313 Posts

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 6 hours ago

Share Your Experiences Of Life After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis

104 Topics 16,695 Posts

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: How do you know if treatment worked? by ParakeetsRule Jan 7, 2022 05:35PM

Family and Family Planning Matters

94 Topics 810 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: Successful pregnancy after stage 3 breast cancer? by ParakeetsRule Dec 27, 2021 06:43PM

Sex & Relationship Matters

168 Topics 6,070 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: FDA Issues Warning on Vaginal Laser Treatment by RoxiePips Jan 14, 2022 04:08PM

Employment, Insurance, and Other Financial Issues

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Employment, insurance, and financial concerns are common. Meet others here to discuss and for support.

Latest post: I can't believe this - please help by wallycat Jan 10, 2022 06:38PM

Mental Health: Because Cancer Doesn't Just Affect Your Breasts

1,573 Topics 156,149 Posts

Meet and support others who are affected by these issues around anxiety, depression & other emotional effects.

Latest post: STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER by bcincolorado 2 hours ago

Recipe Swap for Healthy Living

705 Topics 8,355 Posts

A place to share our "healthier" recipes and food tips for everyday life.

Latest post: Are juicing good or bad for cancer patients? by Dancemom Jan 11, 2022 09:12AM

Working on Your Fitness

870 Topics 85,191 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 YesIamaDragon an hour ago

Coping with Holidays, Special Days and Anniversaries

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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: Many Blessings and health to All!! by LittleGrammieTre Dec 26, 2020 02:23AM

Furry friends

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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 9 hours ago

Humor and Games

1,830 Topics 667,064 Posts

Breast cancer is no laughing matter, but sometimes a good joke or a game is the best medicine.

Latest post: 2 Word Phrase by Mom2bill 29 minutes ago

Recommend Your Resources

698 Topics 3,546 Posts

Book reviews, favorite web sites, products, articles.

Latest post: Where to get treatment - Dana Farber or MGH? by 7of9 Jan 9, 2022 07:34AM

BCO Free-Cycle: Give or Trade Items Related to Breast Cancer

87 Topics 327 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: 3 bottles of Tamoxifen available by S3K5 Jan 5, 2022 11:17PM

Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results

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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: ERBB2-Low Efficacy of CDK 4/6 HR+, ERBB2- BC by nnguyen Jan 15, 2022 01:23PM

Life After Breast Cancer

3,042 Topics 192,660 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: Thin Slices of Joy by Jazzygirl 2 hours ago

Bonded by Breast Cancer

395 Topics 215,412 Posts

For those who have met on Breastcancer.org and want to continue growing their cybersibling friendships beyond cancer.

Latest post: In Favor of Feminism: Share Your Views by Nkb 3 hours ago

Who or What Inspires You?

298 Topics 5,383 Posts

Share your personal story, diagnosis, and treatment path, and stories of survival, hope, and success to encourage and inspire others!

Latest post: Dear 2022 by bcincolorado Dec 12, 2021 04:08PM

Prayers and Spiritual Support

806 Topics 85,102 Posts

A safe place to find comfort in and share words of prayer, healing, and encouragement.

Latest post: Please do Prayers only by bcincolorado Jan 13, 2022 01:31PM

Caring for Someone with Breast cancer

1,480 Topics 11,684 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: Worrying about future - need to vent by vidal1993 Jan 6, 2022 12:15PM

Caring for Someone with Stage IV or Mets

449 Topics 3,233 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: Liver issues or mets - TCM by Bong Jan 11, 2022 05:27PM

Member Matchup & Virtual Support Meetups

85 Topics 51,918 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 6 hours ago

Australians and New Zealanders Affected by Breast Cancer

52 Topics 16,639 Posts

Australian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the land down under.

Latest post: Recommendations for Oncologist in Sydney by Bonnie7 Dec 25, 2021 12:32AM

Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer

680 Topics 13,692 Posts

Canadian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the north.

Latest post: Montreal ladies? by Aram Jan 11, 2022 09:04PM

International, Non-English Speakers With Breast Cancer

23 Topics 609 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

Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer

201 Topics 2,864 Posts

Black Women with Breast Cancer who want to connect.

Latest post: Black Women More Likely Than White To Develop Lymphedema by Moderators Dec 16, 2021 12:21PM

Latinas/Hispanics With Breast Cancer

13 Topics 63 Posts

A place for Latinas/Hispanics with a breast cancer diagnosis to connect.

Latest post: Racial, Ethnic Minorities Underrepresented in Cancer Research by Moderators Dec 16, 2021 11:54AM

Singles With Breast Cancer

174 Topics 14,582 Posts

Singles with breast cancer who want to connect.

Latest post: Single life after a mastectomy by Simplicity Dec 23, 2021 10:09AM

LGBTQA+ With Breast Cancer

188 Topics 2,959 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 saltmarsh Sep 15, 2021 07:44PM

Young With Breast Cancer

865 Topics 13,309 Posts

Connect with those under 40 who have been diagnosed.

Latest post: Diagnosed at 33 and looking at options by Waves2Stars Nov 27, 2021 03:00PM

"Middle Age" 40-60(ish) Years Old With Breast Cancer

282 Topics 43,737 Posts

Meet others in this age-range who share similar life issues.

Latest post: Middle Aged Memories by M0mmyof3 Dec 24, 2021 03:59AM

Older Than 60 Years Old With Breast Cancer

286 Topics 73,242 Posts

Meet other women who are similar in age and dealing with age-appropriate issues.

Latest post: thread for middle age to older Christian women. by gb2115 39 minutes ago

High Risk of Recurrence or Second Breast Cancer

260 Topics 3,142 Posts

Managing high recurrence risk or high risk of developing a second breast cancer.

Latest post: Long term "high oncotype test" survivors by oldladyblue Dec 27, 2021 12:13PM

May Their Memory Live On

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Honor those who have passed.

Latest post: In Memoriam List from the BCO Community by MinusTwo Jan 14, 2022 07:24PM

Survey, Interview and Participant Requests: Need your Help!

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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 mojos Oct 18, 2021 04:43PM

Comments, Suggestions, Feature Requests

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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 jhl Nov 5, 2021 01:52AM

Mod Announcements, Breastcancer.org News, Blog Entries, Podcasts

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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 Dec 22, 2021 12:32PM

Advocacy

288 Topics 6,742 Posts

Join here to discuss issues where we can have a voice!

Latest post: Podcast: Becoming Your Own Advocate by ringringzi Dec 18, 2021 10:31AM

I've Donated to Breastcancer.org in honor of....

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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

Walks, Runs and Fundraising Events for Breastcancer.org

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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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