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Nipple Reconstruction or 3D Tattoo only?
Looking for advice following a successful bilateral mx implant. Very happy with results. Next I have to decide if I want to get a nipple reconstruction or should I just go with a 3D tattoo instead. My surgeon said that a reconstruction means that the nipple is always erect and while it will flatten over time I should…
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Are mammograms effective?
I have read that there are studies showing the rate of cancer is no better for those who get regular mammograms when compared with those who haven't had them. Also, mammograms have been linked to causing cancers. I plan to thoroughly research this and, if true, I may ask my healthcare team for an ultrasound instead. What…
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Iron Infusion—have you had one?
Hello Friends: I had a phone appt with my MO today. We talked about my blood work. My iron deficiency panel is just not changing much. My ferritin hasn’t gone above 27. It’s 16 now. She said it should be around 100.My body isn't absorbing iron so she is ordering a iron infusion. Have any of you had iron infusions? Are…
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OYE!!! Joining the Sisterhood and researching!
After my annual mammogram, I got a call from my primary care physician that I needed to go back in and get additional testing. While this was somewhat alarming I didn't worry too much. I religiously get checked every year since my mother had two instances of breast cancer and my heritage also puts me at a higher risk. I…
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Opinions on MRI, Biopsy and Overall Worry
I'm looking for opinions or similar situations. Every year I get my mammo and since cancer they appear hypervigilant. The first few years they wanted to biopsy everything they saw. I had a couple of bad experience with the first two biopsies so I later took charge and said no if it was something that could be watched.…
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To chemo or not to chemo
I am premenopausal (43) diagnosed 12/30/2024. IDC 2.5 cm, HR+ (both highly ER+ and PR+), HER2-, Grade 3, oncotype 26, LN 1+. I had lumpectomy in Feb where they found a 3.5 cm DCIS tumor as well. I had to have a re-excision 2 weeks later because the margins weren't clear. I am looking for any testimonials of women who are…
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Just diagnosed IDC
I was diagnosed with IDC breast cancer on 02/2025. The clinical staging right now is stage 1.Had a multitude of CT scans today and see surgeon tomorrow for options. Everybody seems optimistic that they caught it early and with surgery and radiation should have good outcomes. But feeling really guilty that my cancer is only…
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Met with my medical and surgical oncologists yesterday (99% ER+ 96% PR+ HER2-, prognostic stage 2A)
Long post incoming, sorry. Following up on my initial IDC diagnosis — ER+ (99%) PR+ (96%) HER2-. Grade 2 tumor. Premenopausal (40F). Prognostic stage 1B or 2A per the MO, but leaning 2A. One 1.9cm mass and at least one axillary node confirmed positive from biopsy (three additional nodes noted to be suspicious on initial…
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Stage one Her2+ negative KI_67 1% estrogen positive lumpctomy did on march
My surgy say to skip radition but take hermon thearpy but consultation with radition doctor say to take radition for 2 weeks so I confused which better for me with radition 2% without radition 8% for cancer come again
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Just diagnosed
Hi my name is Stacey. I just got the results from my biopsy today. The doctor said it’s invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2 and as of right now it’s between stage 1 and low 2 with clear lymph nodes but that could change after surgery. I did talk to the patient coordinator and she is going to schedule me to see the oncology…
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Ki-67- ONCOTYPE? What was everyone’s experience?
I’m just sort of curious. For those who had a ki-67 number before your oncotyoe, what were your numbers? I’m wondering how often a high ki-67 results in a high oncotype, and vice versa. What’s your experience?
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Are recurrence risks as high as they seem?
I was diagnosed with hr positive/ her 2 negative breast cancer in August at 38 and have been in a horrible mental place since. I thought a place like this would help me feel less alone, but instead I think it makes me more fearful. My doctors keep saying that I have the “easy” breast cancer, but after looking at posts, it…
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LVI positive survivors
I’m having a hard time with the fact that my grade 3 tumor had LVI. My oncologist doesn’t think it’s a big deal since my nodes or negative, but I’ve read a lot of mixed info online about it and it keeps me up at night. Hoping that someone who has been through it can help me understand what this means as far as my…
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Can you say “no” to chemo?
it’s been a whirlwind since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After the lumpectomy they said it was stage 2a with 2 lymph nodes affected, which they removed. I had a cat scan afterwards with a slightly suspicious node nearby. I had been told that I would have radiation for 4 weeks followed by hormone blockers for 5 years…
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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
Dear all, I was diagnosed 2 months ago and I am getting anxious about not having had surgery yet, but I am still confused. I have a IDC, estrogen and progesterone positive and Her2 negative. Around 11mm. Ki65 of 5%. They had to do 3 additional biopsies but they all turned benign. I am 45. I have dense breast, which are…
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Single Hormone Status- IDC (ER+ PR- and Her2-) Newly Diagnosed
Hi! I am new here :) I was diagnosed 12/31/2024. So far I have had mammogram/US→ biopsies → diagnosed → MRI → results → Met with a Sugerical Oncologist → Currently waiting on oncotype results (from biopsy sample.) and I have a follow up with OS/Plastics this coming Monday. I have a large span of DCIS and 1.4cm IDC - both…
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ER+, PR+, Her2- Double Mastectomy, Factor V Leiden
Hello. I was diagnosed on 10/31/24, with ER+ (100%), PR+ (100%), HER2- (2+, FISH non amplified, Ki67 3%) in the right breast. Double Mastectomy on 12/26/24. Pathology came back with additional finding of lobular insitu in left breast. No radiation or Chemo recommended, Onco score low (11), however I have a blood mutation…
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How much did your breast change/shrink after rads?
It's been recommended to me to have a lumpectomy with rads however through research I've discovered that obviously the lumpectomy removes volume, but that radiation can significantly shrink or damage the breast. I'm already a B cup and asymmetrical and the mass is in my smaller breast. I'm VERY concerned that the outcome…
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Synchronous Bilateral Breast Cancer IDC
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Trying to stay positive is hard.....
…when the news just keeps getting worse. I found out today that my cancer is Stage IV. I have metastasis to the bone. One rib. I've had pain in that rib for a month now and just isn't going away. It has improved. I thought I had just pulled a muscle because it hurt fiercely for about two weeks but then subsided to just…
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After surgery can drink Soybean milk everyday?
pr90%,er90%,hers-,after surgery ,can drink soybean milk everyday?is that harmful ?soybean milk can form Estrogen?
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Treatment plan
Hello! I'm 56 yrs old and found my lump a year ago. It appeared almost overnight and I assumed it was a cyst or a byproduct of the life long fibrocystic disease I had growing up. Finally broke down and had it checked. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 2, Grade 3, Estrogen positive, Her2 positive. I am scheduled for a…
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Gross hematuria (Keytruda?)
hi everyone, I just finished my breast cancer treatment. 16 rounds of chemo (4AC and 12 tax/carbo), lumpectomy (7/29) and radiation 3 weeks. I am on Keytruda and zometa until May of 2025. 9/6 I saw I was peeing red blood and went to the ER. They said it was a UTI and gave me antibiotics. My culture only showed “rare”…
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Can this kind of Breast Cancer be cured?
aged:43, .Luminal B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, LUMP 1.5CM1.5CM1CM， metastatic lymph node：No clear indication found T2N0M0. ER(90%+),PR(90%+),Her-s,(0),Ki67(20%+), Sentinel lymph node,SLN：0/10. Now,she is given TC*4 treatment
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Pulsatile tinnitus
Hello! Anyone experienced issues with hearing your heartbeat in your ears or pulsatile tinnitus? I’m 4 years post chemo & radiation & on tamoxifen. Curious if any connection to past treatments or tamoxifen.
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IDC and Mental Health
Hello, I've been recently Dx with IDC Grade 2, ER+, PR+, HER2+ as well as DCIS on left breast and also managing Major Depression Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. I've had my crying episodes and everyone I have talked with says to have a positive attitude. In my experience having a positive attitude is…
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Testosterone Pellets. Anyone on them? Desperate for some answers!
I am 14yrs post ER/PR stage one. My doc says I'm low on testosterone, and that is the reason for all my symptoms in menopause. He suggested the pellet and feels it is safe but I am so scared to try it! No Dr I've reached out to has said either way, just "no data to help us'. Hoping some people hear have had good guidance,…
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Chemo
Hi! New here. Recently diagnosed with IDC stage 3. ER+, PR+, HER2- I’ve had a lumpectomy, then had to go in again to increase the margins. Had 1 lymph node positive. My next step is chemo then after that radiation. My Chemo therapy will only consist of Taxotere and Cytocan. My first treatment is this Thursday and I’m a bit…
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Chemo regimen for stage IIB HR+Her2-
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed in July with stage 2B HR+ and Her2 negative IDC with macromet in one lymph node. I'm 45 years old and pre-menopausal. I had my lumpectomy in late August and struggling to make a final decision regarding which chemo regimen to proceed with. AC-T was the initial recommendation and TC was…
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Scared
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July had my surgery now going in for my chemo treatments taxatere and cytoxan has anyone use these meds before it will be given every 21 days starting Oct 3rd