Family history? Genetic mutation? Dense breasts? Talk with others.
For those who are experiencing symptoms or received concerning test results, but haven't been diagnosed with breast cancer.
We know, waiting is VERY difficult but we're here for you.
A safe place to discuss benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions.
Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.
Meet others concerned about developing a recurrence or metastases.
Managing high recurrence risk or high risk of developing a second breast cancer.
Hello! I just got my first ever abnormal screening 3D mammogram, and I'm pretty anxious about it. I also just need to get something off my chest because I think I might have messed up my mammogram. I'm 52 with no family history of breast cancer. I've had at least 5 years of normal mammograms. On my last mammogram, my right…
I'm recently diagnosed with a benign radial scar. First seen on a screening mammogram as an area of "focal distortion." Called back for diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. It persisted on the diagnostic mammogram as architectural distortion and a 0.7cm irregular mass was found on the ultrasound. The radiologist came in…
Hello, I'm 27 and I've been diagnosed with both the BRCA2 and PALB2 gene that puts me at increased risk, and has made me worried to increase further risk by taking contraceptive pills. Has anyone else avoided birth control pills due to breast cancer risk, or is it negligible? This is my first post, sorry if I missed any…
Here is my diagnostic mammogram report Left breast Fine pleomorphic calcifications in a linear distribution at 11 oclock, 7 cm from the nipple measuring 17 mm. RECOMMENDATION Stereotactic Core Biopsy of the left breast. These findings and recommendations have been discussed with the patient. The patient will be sent a…
I didn't see anything recent in the Bottle of Tamoxifen discussion so I came here to vent and ask for feedback. My bottle's still at the pharmacy and, after reading the PDF that the oncologist's office helpfully provided, I'm inclined to leave it there. Besides the handling instructions which makes tamoxifen sound as toxic…
Hey there, I'm mid-40s female, two kids (both BF), history of recurrent mastitis in the area of the breast where this report is focused. I went for my last diagnostic mammogram that was watching calcifications (BIRADS-3) I've had since my very first mammogram. This time was different—tissue changes, so they sent me off for…
Hello. My name is Valerie, I'm 54. On Monday I had a mamogram which found a "new 1.7x1.2 spiculated mass in the anterior of my areolar. Due to positioning they could not provide a bi rads score. It states that an ultrasound is required. Its been 4 days and I have not been called. The "unknown" is eating me up. My Dr is on…
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this is my first post here so forgive me if I’ve put this in the wrong forum. I am 44 years old, and my mom was diagnosed with stage 3b ILC 5 years ago. Because it was lobular they did the genetic testing and she had a palb2 mutation. She is doing great now which really was pretty miraculous. Anyway, I waited a year or two…
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