Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.
Helpful information for those who are at high risk for breast cancer: Some suggestions from the main Breastcancer.org site: * The expansive Know Your Risk section is extremely helpful if you have questions about what risk factors are, what you can or can't do about them, and more! * The Genetic Testing section is key for…
Hi all, long post to give context but the TLDR is — what to do about a large lump with high-risk/atypical findings (but not necessarily malignant) and positive-margins in one breast five years after early stage cancer in the other breast? Five years ago, I had a lumpectomy and radiation for stage 1 ER/PR-negative cancer in…
I'll try to keep the background as short as possible—unfortunately, it is a bit of a twisted tale. I had a screening breast MRI in Sept. last year. It came back BI-RADS 5 (greater than 95% likely cancer). The targeted US showed a rather benign-looking nodule that was presumed to be the one seen on the MRI. An US-guided…
Just wondering how many ladies out there decided to have prophylactic masectomies when your diagnosis was ALH or ADH? I know I can't be the only one.... Hugs to all, Valerie
I had stage 1 idc at 47 successfully treated, and a cousin had dcis. I’m concerned about my adult daughter’s risk, especially since she has dense breasts. She will get her first mammogram this year, but does an MRI every other year help detect problems sooner? Are oral contraceptives risky, or only after a diagnosis?
I have clip in my left breast and now it causing burning pain. I am confused and going to my my breast doctor soon. My mom , aunt and sister diagnosed with breast cancer . I am too much stressed. Is this cancer or the clip is causing pain. Btw I had mammogram last year because of my breast tissues are thick I am going to…
I used to be member here when my mom had breast cancer. she is better but unfortunately my sister diagnosed with cancer and is going under treatment. I have bad pain and burning in my left breast . My last years memogramme was clear but on 2022 they had to clip in my left breast after biopsy. The results came negative. I…
Oops, meant to say "Members" in the title - guess I need more coffee! Hi ladies, just wanted to start a thread to pull together thoughts from many boards on this subject. I've been in the 6 month club for 5 years now. Like someone else out here recently said - if I don't have cancer now, I surely will get it from all of…
Breast Cancer Risk Remains High for Women With BRCA Mutations After Age 50 Mar 2, 2023 Women with BRCA mutations continue to have a higher risk of breast cancer after age 50. Read more...
HI, Im new here, I am 55 and really struggling with the menopause. I undergo a yearly mammogram due to BC in the family. My biological mother died of BC at the age of 46, my sister had BC at 50, but is in remission. I have been advised that both cases were not the genetic BC. My Gynecologist in Germany suggested I take a…
This week I had an MRI and the results have me concerned. The impression stated "irregular 1.2 cm mass in the left lower outer posterior depth demonstrating rapid wash in and persistent kinetics" - BiRads 4 I have been recommended for an MRI guided biopsy. My mother and my grandmother as well as two of my grandmother's…
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