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Introducing the NEW Breastcancer.org Blog!
Community Compass: A New Blog Series Twenty-five years of listening. A global community built on honesty, courage, and care. Now, the wisdom gathered from thousands of lived experiences — offered back to you. For the past 25 years, I've spent my days listening to people living with breast cancer. I've listened as they…
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We need your inspirational words! Partnership with Uncommon Goods
What inspires you, gives you hope, and keeps you going during tough times? We have a special project in the works with our partners at Uncommon Goods. A subtle QR code, like the one shown here, will unlock daily reflections, words of wisdom, and self-care themes on a mug specially designed for people facing breast cancer.…
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Your Voice Can Shape Clinical Trials | Participate for $100 gift card!
Researchers at Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber, and Harvard Medical School are exploring how AI chatbots can make clinical trial consent easier to understand. They’re inviting adult cancer patients across the U.S. to join a virtual focus group and share their ideas. Participants will receive a $100 gift card. Spots are…
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💗 June 2026 Surgery Roll Call — You’re Among Friends Here 💗
If you have surgery coming up in June —whether it's a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, or another procedure—this thread is for you. This is a place to connect with others who understand what it feels like to count down the days, manage the unknowns, and prepare for surgery and recovery. Whether you're feeling calm,…
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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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Progression After Truqap (Capivasertib) + Fulvestrant – Seeking Experiences and Next-Step Options
I am seeking experiences and suggestions regarding next-line treatment options for my wife with HR-positive, HER2-low metastatic breast cancer. She has recently progressed on ibrance with exemestane then Capivasertib (Truqap) plus Fulvestrant, with PET imaging showing progression mainly in the liver and lymph nodes.…
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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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31 yo, sclerosing adenosis, family history, more symptoms in 6 months time, becoming concerned
In October 2025 I was diagnosed with sclerosing adenosis. I do understand this is a benign condition, but according to the NIH, and Mayo Clinic studies, the damage the disease causes creates a “breeding ground” for certain cancers - carrying a 1-2 fold increased risk of developing these cancers in 15 years time. It’s…
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I am new here
Hi just got diagnosed on may 11th have breast cancer on left breast very tiny will have to do surgery in July really nervous about it any info would be great thx Dianna
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Any Stage 4s on Semiglutides?
I have lately thought about possibly going on a semiglutide to help lose weight. I have been dealing with breast cancer since 2010 (since 2019 at Stage 4). My weight has continued to creep up and I have struggled trying to the lose weight and I have lymphedema from cancer treatment. My MO told me about a year ago that he…
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Biopsy on red/bruised breast that previously had cancer
hi all, I write worried about my mom, and I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience. 3-4 years ago she had a very early stage cancer in her right breast, it was removed and she had radiation, she says about 3 weeks worth. She has been good since. Tuesday she woke up with that breast bruised at the top toward the…
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Anyone starting brand drug, Enhertu?
I have had growth of tumors while on current treatment. My onc and I have decided to try new treatment, Enhertu (FDA approved 12/20/19)! Wondering if anyone else out there is trying or was in trial? Julie
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Angiosarcoma
I have been diagnosed with angisarcoma. Caught very early and removed from breast. Actually double mastectomy. Stage 1. Now getting second opinion on treatment. It is very very rare. Anyone out there with it?
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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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Angiosarcoma of breast
Hi everyone - I was diagnosed with a very rare cancer called Angiosarcoma - it appeared in my left breast and due to its aggressive natural I had a mastectomy and radiation I am feeling blue and feeling awful about my body although I am in remission and I feel guilty as I should be grateful instead of feeling the way I do…
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Bone Mets Thread
I've started this thread after suggestions that it would be useful. Mod Note: We have removed the original link as it is no longer viable. At one of our member's' recommendation we are offering this link as a resource for you. https://youtu.be/YpFfLrITfEI
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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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Blog Discussion: When It Feels Like Your Body Is Betraying You
Join us to discuss this blog post. Let us know your thoughts, feelings and experiences and if anything about this post resonates with you. We value your insight! https://www.breastcancer.org/community/blog/when-your-body-betrays-you Post your thoughts on this blog post below.
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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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Dense breast and hidden cancer
Greetings all! The most alarming thing for me was the discovery that dense breast make it difficult for radiologist to discover abnormal cells and signs of breast cancer. I have never missed a mammogram since I was 50. I am now 74. My last mammogram was in October. All results were great… see you next year. Then I found a…