Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IDC.
I keep on seeing posts that people have had these dual diagnoses; sometimes the parathyroid disease pre-dated the bc and sometimes the other way round. I am becoming convinced that the two are causally related, so am interested to see just how many of you have been affected. Many of us are getting osteoporotic and blaming…
I recently had a lumpectomy in my left breast. My pathology showed a very early stage 1A cancer with negative margins and no nodal involvement. I met with the radiologist the other day and I'm scheduled to meet with the endocrinologist in early July. I am seriously considering not doing either. I am going to be 77 in…
I am newly diagnosed and really don't have a clue of which option to choose. I don't have a lump, but one choice is lumpectomy with radiation (I only have calcifications that where biopsied after an abnormal screening). Masectomy only or Masectomy with immediate reconstruction. I am having an MRI this week to see how…
hi my name is Kim and I was just diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. I’m a grade 1 but haven’t been told my stage. My coordinator said it comes later. My tumor is 1.1 cm. I have an MRI next week then meet with the surgeon on the 13. I’m terrified and find myself not able to eat or sleep and cry. I watched my mom die…
Hi, I did my double mastectomy on June 5 and my doctor chose not to insert drains. Three days later, seroma got very bad. I’m in a place where access to health care is not great. I'm supposed to see the surgeon in one month. Any tips, reassurance, info to share about this matter. I would love to get rid of it without…
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…
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…
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…
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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