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Are you scheduled to start radiation soon? Let's make a space where we can encourage each other who are traveling radiation road together — share experiences, get tips, ask questions and get answers from those who've "been there." We encourage you to share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your…
I had double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction/tissue expanders placed on November 4, 2024. A week later had post surgery follow up with both surgeons. I had a hemotoma on right side that was drained in office 250/300cc’s. Surgeon said compression necrosis at IMF incision site. My plastic surgeon proceeded to remove…
I am looking for swim reconstructions or Goldilocks . I am not finding any plastic surgeon . Can someone recommend it? Thanks
Hello all! I am coming up on 6 years of AIs with Letrozole being the most recent one. I had been on Arimidex but developed trigger thumb and fatigue over time so I switched to Letrozole. I have been okay for the most part but I now have tenosynovitis in my left wrist which won't go away and a new tendon issue on the top of…
I read a suggestion that someone should start a topic for women who are NOT experiencing severe SEs while taking Arimidex, Femara, or Aromasin. I'm about to start taking Arimidex and when I read about the potential SEs I get discouraged. Maybe others would also like to hear about positive experiences. We would love to hear…
I am supposed to start an aromatase inhibitor. I am 72 yo and am concerned about the joint pain and damage to bone density. I have been reading about the supplements DIM and CDG as an alternative and I wondered if anyone is using either or both of these and what is your experience?
This is your space to show up exactly as you are—and to be surrounded by people who get it. Whether you’re feeling scared, strong, overwhelmed, hopeful, or all of the above, we invite you to share: How you’re feeling as chemo approaches Your planned regimen (if you want to share) How you’re preparing—physically,…
This is a space for all of us traveling the radiation road together—to connect, encourage one another, and lean on shared experience. Whether you’re just getting your start date or already a few sessions in, we invite you to jump in and share: Your diagnosis and any treatments you’ve already had Your radiation start date…
Final Results From Early Trials on a Vaccine to Prevent TNBC December 11, 2025 At the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Justin Johnson, PhD, presented a poster detailing the final results from three groups of people in a phase I trial on a vaccine to prevent triple-negative breast cancer. Listen to the episode to…
Are you scheduled for a lumpectomy or mastectomy this January? This space is for you. Come gather with others who truly get it as we prepare for surgery together—sharing questions, nerves, fears, tips, and hard-won honesty. This is a place for real talk, reassurance, and mutual encouragement before and after the big day.…
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