Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Recurrence Risk? Aug 22, 2023 It’s a common question: Does alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence? A study looking at the issue doesn’t really offer a good answer because it only looked at drinking alcohol six months before and after diagnosis. Read more…
Has anyone had their CA 27-29 score go up since starting Verzenio. Mine has slowly been increasing and was recently above normal. Thanks
Maybe it is just me, but I feel there are so many mixed messages from the medical community that it is no wonder patients are confused. Example: After having breast cancer three times, I am now experiencing bone pain. I finally was convinced by many here, including the moderators, to see my MO sooner than scheduled. I have…
Just trying to find out if the following: (People with hisk oncodx and no chemo) Oncodx number Number of years NED
Is there any long term survivors who have had a high oncotype score. I know that this test is relatively new but I also know that it has been on the market at least 4 years. So I know that "long term" regarding this test isn't very long term. I had it done 3 years and 4 months ago. My oncotype score was 52. My onc told me…
hi just found out I am luminal b. I am her 2 negative er 99% pr 30%. My mammaprint stated I am high risk at 29% chance of recurrence but endocrine therapy and chemo would bring it down to 5 percent so I guess that's decent Anyone else with a similar situation? Any words of encouragement would be great!
Hello, I figured I better come here for some advice. I am a 8 year Breast Cancer Survivor. I have a history of Breast Cancer on my Mothers side of the family. However, I am a bit worried. I drink alcohol. I have about 4 drinks a week. If not more. I am a social drinker. I am to the point of getting worried that my Cancer…
I had bi-lateral mastectomy and Ooph this year. My Onco says I'm at low risk for cancer recurrence. I just keep wondering if I really need to be on Arimidex since I'm low risk. From my understanding they put you on an AI if your tumor is over 1.0, mine was only 1.5. I was told that by getting the bm and ooph that I lowered…
I originally had my next 6 month followup scheduled for May 16th...yesterday the onco's nurse called and said that since the Doctor knows how stressed I got the last time he wanted me to come in today.....so last night was a rough night as I couldnt sleep and this morning Im at work trying to keep my mind busy but getting…
Hi girls! I am so scared and frustrated. About 7 weeks ago I was experiencing a sensitive nipple and feeling a little anxious about a possible reccurrence. I went shovelling a few days later because husband was sick. Shovelled heavy snow and then did a new tape for turbo jam with weighted gloves. Did first 10 to 15 minutes…