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Just Diagnosed? Start Here
If you have just been diagnosed here are a few places to start from the main Breastcancer.org site: * Understanding your pathology report * Before Treatment: Planning Ahead for Survivorship * Breaking Research News about Planning Your Breast Cancer Treatment Also, a great thread chock full of advice for those just…
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What do you wish you had known when you (or your loved one) were first diagnosed?
Share words of wisdom, unique tips, self-care, and coping advice for our newbies here! It will make a difference for all those joining us this year. Thank you!
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PREDICT: Updated Breast Cancer "Survival Calculator" Tool
The PREDICT "survival calculator", based in the UK, has updated their algorithm as of Spring 2024 to include additional data inputs such as progesterone receptor status, smoker status, metastases status, plus an option for patients who accept or decline radiation. This tool may be helpful to those that're newly diagnosed…
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Breast Cancer Biomarkers
Breast Cancer Biomarkers Aug 25, 2023 Debu Tripathy, MD, explains what breast cancer biomarkers are and how doctors use them to make treatment decisions. Biomarkers are molecules that help doctors distinguish breast cancer cells from healthy cells. In general, there are three broad categories of breast cancer biomarkers:…
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VIRTUAL MEETUPS for people in treatment for breast cancer!
VIRTUAL MEETUPS for people in treatment for breast cancer! Register here and you'll receive a zoom confirmation with all the information! Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST and Thursdays at 6:00 PM EST
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48, DCIS, IDC, ER-,PR-,HER2+
Hello, newly diagnosed 2/16 with 2 sites of DCIS in left breast, IDC of 3mm per biopsy, HER2+ and waiting for my surgical oncologist appointment 3/2. The waiting is definitely hard.
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Just diagnosed with ILC
I was just diagnosed, and I'm meeting with my surgeon today. what questions should I be asking and what else should I be thinking about. Thats probably a very big question, it all feels very overwhelming. I just found this site yesterday, any other sites I should visit? thank you for your help.
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46 years old IDC 1a Lumpectomy on Monday
Hi all, looking to connect with women going through the same kind of BC that I am. Whether just diagnosed, just had surgery or just started treatment. I feel it’s easier to talk to “strangers” about it. I haven’t told many people yet. Please reach out 🙏❤️
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New diagnosis IDC stage IV + lymph node
I just got diagnosed with IDC stage 4 right breast and right armpit lymph node. They haven't biopsed the left breast yet but they want to asap! My question is isn't more important to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else in my body before the slightly suspicious left breast?? Its been really hard getting STRAIGHT…
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New Diagnosis
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, two large masses in my left breast. HER negative, estrogen/progesterone positive. My radiologist told me she was pretty positive it was cancer before official results, which was really helpful for me to process. I’m meeting with the oncologist and surgeon next week. I’ve been…
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Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy
Hi! I've recently been diagnosed (67 years young) and am in the stage of deciding what to do to treat my breast cancer. My tumor is about the size of a peanut (2.0 x 1.9cm) and I am fairly small breasted (36B). Both my oncologist and surgeon have said I'm a candidate for lumpectomy but the idea of having the surgery,…
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Breast Cancer
I am 69, just diagnosed this month. I would love to talk to any survivor (s) around my age or older? I was there with my mom when she went through chemo, now I am much older than she was.😐️
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Poll: What's the one piece of advice you'd give to someone newly diagnosed with breast cancer?
Getting diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary. If you had a chance to share with a newbie one piece of advice to get them through, what would it be? Choose from the options below or add your own in the discussion to give new folks a sense of calm and understanding.
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Here I go again
I was originally diagnosed back in 9/2023 on my left side, 13 MM stage 1, grade 1 DCIS/IDC. Had lumpectomy with 20 sessions of radiation. Tried Lupron, which gave me hell for almost a year. Cant deal with Tamoxifen. Finally did a lot of holistic stuff and trying to live life again. Thought I was doing good and getting some…
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Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hi all — I’ve been reading a recent research- esp. from the US, including the book Estrogen Matters, which questions the idea that women with breast cancer should automatically avoid Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and how it can help with longevity etc. I’m planning to speak with my doctor about it, but I’m curious…