Due to family history, genetics, or other factors.
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…
Can we start a thread on ADH (known as atypical ductal hyperplasia)? There may be one already existing, but without a lot of hunting around, it's not easy to locate and may not be recent. I'm 51 and have (had) no risk for BC other than being a female - non smoker, no immediate BC in my family, I'm fit, I exercise, eat…
Hi everyone I’m new here.. happy to find a group that I can discuss my concerns with cause Reddit has some mean girls on there haha. Long story short I’m 35F with family history of breast cancer.25% risk score. My mom passed away from TNBC she was diagnosed at 47. My mom’s aunt as well & my moms grandma POSSIBLY. I did…
my mom's genetic testing for her breast cancer was positive for the Chek 2 gene mutation. We were told this is a rare mutation, but a high risk one. I was tested a week ago and awaiting my results. Anyone out there like us???? Would love to hear how you navigated this or any info you may have.
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