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Weigh in: What are the best and worst gifts for people with breast cancer?
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, what were some of the most meaningful gifts you received, whether material or non-material? Were there any gifts or offers that weren’t helpful? And if you're a caregiver, what gifts or gestures have you given that seemed especially appreciated? Share your suggestions and…
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Breastcancer.org News Hub
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MBC Caregiving Partners Virtual Zoom Meetups every other Tues at 4pm, ET
Hi All, Reminding you that we offer a free caregivers meetup for partners of someone with MBC every other Tuesday. If you are a caregiver, or have a partner who you think could benefit, please share. We meet every other Tuesday at 4pm, ET. People need to register here to participate:…
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In Treatment? Join us on Zoom, Tues & Thurs weekly!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment. If you've just been diagnosed and are planning surgery, chemo, or radiation, join our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM…
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Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?
I am about to start a clinical trial and am wondering about the experiences of others. I'm feeling a little rocky and at sea, because I've been in the care of a wonderful oncologist for the past three years, and I knew without a doubt that his prime objective was the same as mine - to keep me stable and maintain a good…
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Traveling with MBC - Inspire others with your vacation experiences and tips!
Hi everyone! We have a new content highlight on Traveling With Breast Cancer, and would love you to share your tips, experiences, memories, and advice for those with metastatic breast cancer who are considering traveling, but might not feel well enough, think they don't have the energy, are concerned about risks of travel,…
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Piqray users, what is your experience?
I just started on Piqray and Faslodex after Ibrance and Arimidex stopped being effective. I am weakly ER positive and PR negative, so I can't say it was a complete surprise that at some point that would occcur. I would be interested in hearing from others how you are doing on this very new medication. So far, the only side…
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Ibrance (Palbociclib)
A bottle of Ibrance came in the mail today. I will start taking it tonight with Femara. Hoping that others starting on this drug will join me here to talk about side effects and how to avoid or treat them. So far, I've been warned about low white counts. I run very low as it is, probably because of my extensive bone mets.…
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Port removed vein still prominent
Hi Ladies! I’m wondering if anyone has experienced this or knows what it could possibly be. I had a port placed in Nov 2020 and just had it finally removed the end of April 2022. For at least one year that I had the port and quite possibly longer, I noticed that the vein that had the catheter in it would stick out in a…
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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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Wednesday Weigh In
Some of us on the Let's Post our Daily Exercise thread decided that it might help keep us honest if we had to post our weekly losses or gains. Not posting your weight - just your net loss or gain. So here goes!
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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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How are people with liver mets doing?
I continue to be very scared once I found my liver mets progressed after having to go off doxil. I am hoping to find some support in alleviating my deep seated fears by hearing other stories of people living and dealing with liver mets. My onc says I have such a petite frame (105) that an enlarged liver will definitely…
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It feels like my whole life is crashing down
All my life I have tried to leave healthy , avoid junk food , exercise even if I do not enjoy it, do everything to support my immune system and all that shebang. I watched my mom die from breast cancer at the age of 40 and now here I am. Late October , I felt a dull ache in my right best that woke me up in the middle of…
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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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Stage 4- Docetaxol (Taxotere) Treatment
Last week, I started a new-to-me IV Chemo after progression while on Doxil. I have searched the Stage 4 posts but not finding much so wanted to have a thread to post my “story” to allow a place to ask questions as well as posting experiences, hoping to help others if they move to Docetaxel, too.
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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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ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
Hello everyone My mom was dx in November 2010. She is in her Chemo courses and only 2 sessions left. She is so well now and is very hopefull.My little niece makes her so happy and she is planning for the ceremony of her first birthday. Since she was dx I've explored in this site in different cathegories but sisters with…
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thread for middle age to older Christian women.
I would like to start a forum to meet other middle age or older women who have bc and love the Lord. Try to live your life for him, walk the walk and talk the talk. Of course we all fall from grace because we are human but we are covered by the blood of Jesus. Also this forum is for people who has a large enough vocabulary…
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Advocates’ Thoughts on SABCS 2024
Advocates’ Thoughts on SABCS 2024 Dec 13, 2024 What are patient advocates excited about at SABCS 2024? Five tell us. Five patient advocates share what they like and what they’re excited about at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The advocates are: Antoinette Greer, of My Sister My Friend Breast Cancer Support…
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Breastcancer.org Podcasts: Experts discuss research & issues
Our podcasts feature experts discussing a wide variety of breast cancer issues and the latest research on breast cancer. Check out all of Breastcancer.org's Podcasts here. In the premiere podcast, we're excited to bring you a summary of the research highlights from first day of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2013!…
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Top Research at SABCS 2024
Top Research at SABCS 2024 Dec 13, 2024 What were the hot topics at the 2024 SABCS? Dr. Marisa Weiss details the highlights. The 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium featured five days of research presentations, educational sessions, and advocacy meetings. Dr. Marisa Weiss, founder and chief medical officer of…
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Enhertu for HER2-Low and -Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enhertu for HER2-Low and -Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer Dec 12, 2024 Dr. Aditya Bardia discusses Enhertu for metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-low and -ultralow breast cancer and explains those terms. At the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dr. Aditya Bardia, director of the Breast Oncology Program…
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Breast Cancer in Young Women: What We Know and Reducing Risk
Breast Cancer in Young Women: What We Know and Reducing Risk Dec 11, 2024 Dr. Matteo Lambertini discusses current research on breast cancer in women 40 and younger. Cases of breast cancer in young women have been increasing dramatically in the last eight years. Dr. Matteo Lambertini, whose research focuses on breast cancer…
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Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarships
Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarships Dec 11, 2024 What does it take to be an Alamo Breast Cancer Scholar? Andrea Hans explains. Andrea Hans was diagnosed with stage II triple-negative breast cancer when she was 28. With expertise in public health and health policy, she began working as an advocate to empower young…
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Sexual Health After Breast Cancer
Sexual Health After Breast Cancer Dec 10, 2024 Noted sexpert Dr. Don Dizon explains why sexual health after cancer treatment should be more than an afterthought. At the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Dr. Don Dizon, professor of medicine and professor of surgery at the Brown University Cancer Institute, was part…
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Can Hormonal Therapy Help Treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?
Can Hormonal Therapy Help Treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer? Dec 6, 2024 Dr. Donald McDonnell discusses his research on estrogen, eosinophils, and triple-negative breast cancer. New research suggests that estrogen plays a role in allowing hormone receptor-negative breast cancer to grow. This is because estrogen limits…
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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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Kadcyla for residual disease after neo adjuvant chemo
Hi All, Starting a new Kadcyla thread as there wasn't one before. I will be starting Kadcyla soon as there was residual disease from surgery pathology report. Kadcyla for 14 cycles is what is recommended. Any of you who have already been on Kadcyla please share how it is going for you.
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For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing
I found a couple of older threads about Arimidex, but they covered a large time span with a gazillion posts, so I thought I would start a new thread for Arimidex/Anastrozole users. I am starting on Anastrozole today. Plan is to take it for 5 years, possibly longer. I already have osteopenia and osteoarthritis (limited to…
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Pathology report
Hi.. I was wondering if someone could help me understand my pathology report. It says invasive ductal carcinoma with mucinous differentiation. What does mucinous differentiation mean? I also read that the oncotype isn't validated for pure mucinous carcinoma. Would an oncotype score be valid with "mucinous differentiation?"…
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Imlunestrant Plus Verzenio: New Treatment Option for Certain Hormonal Therapy-Resistant Breast Cance
Imlunestrant Plus Verzenio: New Treatment Option for Certain Hormonal Therapy-Resistant Breast Cancers? Dec 20, 2024 Combined with Verzenio, this new oral SERD may be a good option for advanced-stage breast cancer with an ESR1 mutation. Read more…
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Breaking Research News from Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org strives to bring you updates on the latest breast cancer research through its Research News program. Medical experts at Breastcancer.org provide easy-to-understand summaries of what the research means for YOU. Favorite this thread to get notifications on all the breaking news about current breast cancer…
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Adding Ibrance Stops Growth of Metastatic Triple-Positive Disease for More Than a Year
Adding Ibrance Stops Growth of Metastatic Triple-Positive Disease for More Than a Year Dec 18, 2024 Progression-free survival was 15 months longer when Ibrance was added to standard treatment. Read more…