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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.

 

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• VIRTUAL MEETUPS for people in treatment for breast cancer!

  Letting you all know that we host moderated VIRTUAL MEETUPS for people in treatment for breast cancer. Register here and you'll receive a zoom confirmation with all the information! Tuesdays at 1:00 P…

  Announcement

  Meetups

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  Started by moderators

  Apr 3, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Stereotactic biopsy

  i have IDC and was suppose to have surgery on the 28th. The day before, my surgeon called to cancel. There are suspicious microcalcifications that we want to test first. On the 29th I had an MRI and w…

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  Started by Fitmom04

  Most recent by dpako

  Mar 31, 2025

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• 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 cance…

  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

  Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

  Dense breasts

  741 views

  17 comments

  6 points

  Started by deegayes2

  Most recent by rlschaller

  Mar 24, 2025

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Recurrence in same breast previous 2 lumpectomies - mastectomy?

  I have just been dx with IDC, tumor 1.2 cm grade 2, in same breast that I had DCIS, 2 lumpectomies and radiation 16 years ago. We are talking mastectomy, but wondering if anyone ever had a small tumor…

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  6 comments

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  Started by traveler56

  Most recent by mandy23

  Jan 29, 2025

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Anyone with enlarged mediastinal lymph node?

  I was diagnosed with IDC 11/14/21. Surgery has not ben completed but biopsy showed HR+, HER2-, grade 1. Recent PET/CT showed enlarged (2.5cm) superior mediastinal lymph node. There was no metabolic ac…

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  27 comments

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  Started by sharonlstanfield

  Most recent by lorriesue

  Dec 31, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Need a little encouragement, advice, feeling a little sorry for myself and frustrated...

  So, I had a mammogram in June (first if 4 years, I know, not the best but I hate doctors). Came back that I needed to follow up now with another mammogram and ultrasound. Had that done in July with a …

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  6 comments

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  Started by dovesong

  Most recent by katg

  Dec 24, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Need some coping skills while I wait

  Hello everyone! I just found out today that I have a 3cm tumor in my left breast 😓 Before I got this news, I was in a strong state of denial that any of this was even real, and it didn't weigh on me …

  RAD51C

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  2 comments

  4 points

  Started by christina94anne

  Most recent by rlschaller

  Dec 19, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• diagnosis and treatment

  My diagnosis is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Grade 2. Saw my surgical oncologist today who said because of size of mass and calcifications all around it he would do mysectomy of my right breast. I am fin…

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  2 comments

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  Started by livingbyriver

  Most recent by moderators

  Oct 31, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Waiting for her 2 result

  Hi. I was newly diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma left breast lower inner quadrant . It took a while for me to seek care as my presentation was unusual. I initially felt pain to left of sternum…

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  2 comments

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  Started by musiclover1

  Most recent by musiclover1

  Sep 22, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• MRI Anxiety

  Not sure if I'm posting to the right place. I'm scheduled for an MRI on Monday and I'm concerned they will find additional things which may or may not be important. I have an appointment with a breast…

  Anxiety

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  13 comments

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  Started by tigglewinkle

  Most recent by weninwi

  Aug 28, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Osteoporosis

  This is my first post here. I was diagnosed on 7/22 with left side IDC, E+P-HER2- and I'm having a lumpectomy next Wednesday 8/28. No genetic markers for cancer. I've had an MRI, the Savi Scout placed…

  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

  ER-positive

  Hormone receptor-positive HER2-negative

  183 views

  3 comments

  2 points

  Started by eileenmk64

  Most recent by eileenmk64

  Aug 24, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• AWAITING SECOND OPINION

  Is there a cancer hiding somewhere in this moderate to highly dense Fibroglandular breast tissue of mine? From Sydney, Australia HISTORY: Age: 36yo Menstruating since 11yo Endometriosis - surgery in 2…

  Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)

  Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)

  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

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  3 comments

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  Started by amyf798c

  Most recent by cmre00

  Aug 7, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• MRI Radiologist Has Me Terrified

  I was recently diagnosed via an unconventional route, dermatology, due to spots on my nipples. I've since seen a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist. Initial thoughts were likely stage one as…

  Anxiety

  Dense breasts

  624 views

  15 comments

  1 points

  Started by cmre00

  Most recent by cmre00

  Aug 2, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• MRI Radiologist Has Me Terrified

  I was recently diagnosed via an unconventional route, dermatology, due to spots on my nipples. I've since seen a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist. Initial thoughts were likely stage one as…

  Anxiety

  Dense breasts

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  Started by cmre00

  Jul 27, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• I am so scared :(

  Good morning everyone! I'm writing because I needed to vent to someone about this subject... I'm 38 years old. 3 months ago I discovered a large lump in my left breast. I don't know how I hadn't reali…

  491 views

  11 comments

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  Started by catarina_fm

  Most recent by moderators

  Jun 19, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Scared and alone. Please help.

  Diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound today. The radiologist said it was for sure cancer. Large 3-5cm mass in breast with 1 enlarged lymph node. Both bi-rad5 for malignancy. I’m scared to death. Biopsy …

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  128 comments

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  Started by bossmom24

  Most recent by bossmom24

  Jun 17, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Please help interpret results

  I recently had a mammogram and ultrasound screening done . Any help deciphering would be greatly appreciated. BILATERAL DIGITAL DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAPHY WITH TOMOGRAPHY AND COMPUTER AIDED DETECTION AND …

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  4 comments

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  Started by macady12

  Most recent by macady12

  May 14, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• SUV 3.7 in breast on PET for ovary mass

  ok so my story is I had BC in 2013 ER+ PR- lumpectomy left breast and rads and 5 years on hormone blockers. Next up was non Hodgkin primary bone in 2015 (very aggressive). Had RCHOP. And more rads. Ge…

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  1 comments

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  Started by buzymom3

  Most recent by monarchandthemilkweed

  Apr 7, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Non Mass Enhancement IDC

  Hello everyone - am back here after a good 2.5 years. This time instead of triple positive, I might be just Her2 (waiting for FISH results tomorrow). I have a 12.1 x 10 x 11 cm NON mass enhancement on…

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  2 comments

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  Started by hopeful2020

  Most recent by hopeful2020

  Mar 22, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Cat scans - why?

  This is my third breast cancer. For the first two, the doctors never suggested any cat scans. New oncologist said she would usually recommend scans to make sure everything else is ok and I said sure. …

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  4 comments

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  Started by jonib

  Most recent by jonib

  Jan 15, 2024

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Multiple areas - BIRADS 4

  My MRI report has come back with 4 areas that need a second ultrasound look. BIRADS 4. Does it mean it's pretty serious? I have LCIS and family history.

  Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)

  BI-RADS 4

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  9 comments

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  Started by tianhongchanchan

  Most recent by tianhongchanchan

  Aug 11, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• 

  Is it ever not cancer!?

  Hi lovelies! I had a cat scan on Monday due to weird chest pain that was diagnosed as an irritation, given meds, went away, all good. However, they noted bilateral enlarged internal mammary nodes and …

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  Started by catfurr

  Most recent by moderators

  Aug 9, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Breast Ultrasound Findings

  My breast ultrasound showed 1:00 to 3:00 showing a oval hypoechoic irregular mass at 1:00 6 cm and it is highly suspicious for cancer. My surgeon seemed concerned and said it was a mass and we caught …

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  3 comments

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  Started by livehealthy1

  Most recent by moderators

  Aug 3, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Interpreting my pathology report

  Hi there, I’m sad to be joining the community, but grateful for all the kindness and experience here. I was diagnosed on Wednesday with bilateral breast cancer—DCIS in my right breast and DCIS, LCIS, …

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  6 comments

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  Started by ngdb

  Most recent by moderators

  Jul 31, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• 12 years new recurrence/ILC

  I was diagnosed and treated for ILC Stage 2b 12 years ago. Had BMX and took Tamox and AI for about 6 years. I was told 1-2% chance of recurrence in chest wall, etc. Low and behold, a lump under my arm…

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  3 comments

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  Started by newfmamainoregon

  Most recent by newfmamainoregon

  Jul 25, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Follow up MRI

  I was diagnosed with symptomatic DCIS (palpable lump). Do these MRI results sound like it’s pure DCIS? Any signs of invasive components based on these results? My surgeon wanted an MRI done and said I…

  Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)

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  7 comments

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  Started by stuckinohio

  Most recent by stuckinohio

  Jul 19, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Just got the call.. ER- weak PR+? Waiting on FISH

  Hello everyone! I have my Dr. appointment scheduled for Thursday the 29th to go over pathology in detail I guess.. I’m so new to this. I found a small lump (9mm) and decided to get it biopsied. Lymph …

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  9 comments

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  Started by mssoda101

  Most recent by mssoda101

  Jul 7, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Waiting

  I was diagnosed June 6. I finished all my imaging tests in Friday. I get a call that night, saying it looks more spread then they thought and in both breast. So I'm being scheduled for more tests. I'm…

  442 views

  6 comments

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  Started by kristin89

  Most recent by moderators

  Jun 23, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Bilateral IDC

  hi, I have been diagnosed with bilateral IDC. My scans came up as non-mass, although the physical lumps are very large. I have been told it is grade 2. going for a CT tomorrow and oncologist Monday. a…

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  18 comments

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  Started by annake

  Most recent by harley07

  Jun 7, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Update…

  A bit of history: routine mammogram, two more mammograms plus an ultrasound, biopsy, clip placement, diagnosed with both DCIS and IDC on April 21. Saw all three doctors, needed to do MRI to see extent…

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  3 comments

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  Started by dsc

  Most recent by dsc

  May 12, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Waiting is the worst….

  This is my first post so I apologize If I’m doing this wrong. According to biopsy results I have both IDC and DCIS. Lucky me. 🙁 I met with surgeon, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist yesterd…

  Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)

  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

  628 views

  10 comments

  1 points

  Started by dsc

  Most recent by dsc

  May 10, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results