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Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?

Managing life after a breast cancer diagnosis, including rediscovering intimacy, coping with fear of recurrence, reconnecting relationships, sharing hobbies and interests, and finding inspiration in daily life.

Watch: Beyond Treatment: How to Get the Follow-Up Care You Need
Follow-up care after breast cancer is essential. Getting good follow-up care can make a big difference in your long-term health and quality of life. In this Breastcancer.org webinar, you’ll find out h…
Announcement
Webinar
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Started by moderators
Most recent by moderators
Oct 27, 2023
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Bonded by Breast Cancer Weekly Virtual (Zoom) Meetups!
Hi All, We are now offering TWO moderated Bonded by Breast Cancer Virtual (Zoom) Meetups each week! Join with others you've created a connection with at Breastcancer.org, after active treatment is ove…
Announcement
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Most recent by breast_cancer_warrior68
Aug 30, 2023
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
So...whats for dinner?
I thought it might be fun to start a thread on what we are having, making or had for dinner. Sometimes it is the best tuna steak you ever had, sometimes it's a can of soup. But we all do it every nigh…
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Started by Laurie08
Most recent by maggie15
2:50 am
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Advice on MRI over 5 years post treatment
Hello all. Just curious if everyone is still having MRIs? My oncologist and breast surgeon have different opinions on this and I'm leaning to just doing mammograms at this point. Concerned about all t…
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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Started by miasara
Most recent by miasara
Mar 4, 2025
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Finished Verzenio but having problems
I finished act chemo, Masectomy, radiation then two years of Verzenio - September 2024. Still on Zoladex and Femara. Since stopping verzenio, the most concerning issue is slightly elevated alt and ast…
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Started by luck2468
Most recent by txlorelei
Feb 16, 2025
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Is anyone else an atheist with BC besides me?
Hi I am newly diagnosed and I know alot of people rely on their faith for support and find great peace with that, however I am a atheist and was wondering if anyone else here was also. thanks
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Started by thedudess
Most recent by miriandra
Feb 7, 2025
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Implant exchange 10+ years later
Hello fellow survivors. I’m now 10 years out from my reconstructive implant surgery and it’s time for implant exchange. Since surgery, I’ve moved more than 4 hours from my plastic surgeon and am consi…
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Started by lhfisher3483
Most recent by lhfisher3483
Jan 28, 2025
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
When you're all done.........but still undone by cancer
I'm just wondering if anyone else feels like me. I was diagnosed in 2018, had the DMX, followed by chemo, and then monoclonal antibodies, finishing up in September, 2019. I'm still on letrozole and tr…
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61 comments
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Started by fairchild
Most recent by fairchild
Dec 23, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Wish you still had cancer?
Is it common to have the thought that i wouldn't care too much if i had a recurrence? That i want to stop my meds? Does anyone ever think this? Is it weird to bring up? I've been looking at my life si…
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Started by toutvabien
Most recent by artwish
Nov 30, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
7 yrs after lumpectomy
I finished br treatment in 2017 and my oncologist moved away so I haven't been to a cancer Dr since. I have had regular mammos, that have all been normal. Now, 7 years later, my left breast is conside…
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Started by jodes001
Most recent by maggie15
Nov 28, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Thyroid Cancer
I wasn’t sure where to post I could just use support. I finished treatment in October 2015. IDC, lumpectomy, chemo, rads. Actually the last couple years I’ve really felt my body heal from everything I…
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Started by fiona70
Most recent by maggie15
Nov 17, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Her2+ treatment and latent cardiac dysfunction/abnormal GLS
Hello. I was treated for stage T1cN1aM0 triple positive starting in March 2015 with lumpectomy, TCH chemo and left-side radiation including a 'boost' to the axillary. No recurrence to date, thankfully…
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Started by avt919
Oct 27, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Transitioning to a Different Normal After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Transitioning to a Different Normal After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis October 11, 2024 Grief counselor Kelly Grosklags helps Melissa Jenkins moderate a special Virtual Community Meetup on moving to a di…
Podcast
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Oct 23, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Sports bra recommendations
Hi there, Does anyone have suggestions for a sports bra they love? I had a lumpectomy, some lymph nodes removed, and radiation last year. Overall, I'm doing really well but the surgery area is still s…
Lumpectomy
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Started by greenbean2468
Most recent by greenbean2468
Oct 15, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Neuropathy?
Hello everyone, Breast cancer 17mm discovered in November 2023, Her2+++, surgery in December 2023, 3 chemo ec then 12 taxols (finished in June 2024), 18 radiotherapy sessions and on Tamoxifene since A…
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Started by mal3f1c3nt
Sep 30, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
HORMONES
I had breast cancer in 2011 and had double mastectomy and completed chemo in 2012. Several years after I had to go back taking compounded Progesterone and Estrogen because I had so many issues physica…
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Started by levy41
Sep 26, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Book Lovers Club
I've been receiving marvelous book suggestions on another thread and it was recommended that I start a Book Lovers thread. This is not for BC or health books -- this is pure escapism!!! I've collated …
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Started by konakat
Most recent by m0mmyof3
Sep 20, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Gardening, anyone?
I'm still under a ton of snow, and it's only 9 degrees today, but I just signed up for our county's Master Gardening program. Now I can't wait to dig in the dirt. I have little knowledge and hope thes…
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Started by MagicalBean
Most recent by m0mmyof3
Sep 17, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
DIM- for menopause weight again
Hello, I've heard so much about DIM. I think I got BC from taking clomid to get pg. So anything- even supposedly natural- that talks about hormones frightens me. I've done a search on this sight and s…
Menopause and menopausal symptoms
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Started by maryjc
Most recent by pinkrules
Sep 16, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
No Hormones, then what?
I'm 53, had bi lateral mastectomy o 6/2022, Been on Tamoxifen off and on because of suicidal thoughts. Oncologist said I had no other medication choice since I was still getting my periods. I went the…
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Started by seabreaze
Most recent by zen1028
Sep 6, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
How has normal, day-to-day life changed for you after diagnosis? Share your “different normal.”
We're using the phrase "different normal" instead of "new normal" here. A person's transition out of active treatment into this "different normal" varies. All people and situations are unique. There a…
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Most recent by karen1956
Sep 2, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Are there side effects when you come off hormone therapy?
Hello - I've been trying to find women who have finished hormone therapy to ask about your experience. What was it like for you to stop taking your medication after 10 years? I expected some anxiety, …
AIs (Aromatase Inhibitors)
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Started by count_it_all_joy
Most recent by karen1956
Sep 2, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Double Mastectomy 10 Years Later
Hello Ladies! When I was diagnosed in 2014, my son was a toddler and I could not afford the recovery time. I so wanted to get both breast done. I actually wanted to go smaller. I have always had big d…
Mastectomy
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Started by maryjc
Most recent by needs.a.nap
Aug 23, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Breast Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk of Other Cancers
Breast Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk of Other Cancers Jul 9, 2024 The risk of ovarian and prostate cancer was much higher than average. Read more…
Research News
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Jul 26, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Need to hear from any long term grade 3 survivors
I am doing quite well and have gotten through all active treatment. The last step is my 3-D nipple tattoos. Anyway I am struggling a little right now. It's not bad but I could use encouragement. My or…
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Started by kaynotrealname
Most recent by kaynotrealname
Jul 2, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Neuropathy getting worse years after treatment?
Hi, I am new here so I hope I am doing this correctly. I had cancer and treatment in 2013 and had taxol. I had bad neuropathy for a few years after, took gabapentin which helped reduce pain and went o…
Neuropathy
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Started by addie
Most recent by ratherbesailing
Jun 23, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Anxiety about coming off Tamoxifen
Hello! I haven’t posted in a while, but I have been on Tamoxifen for almost 5 years (May of 2024 will be 5 years) and my oncologist has talked about me coming off in May, and all of the sudden, the an…
tamoxifen (Nolvadex; Apo-Tamox; Tamofen; Tamone; Soltamox)
Anxiety
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Most recent by moderators
Apr 15, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
I feel like it will never end
Hello, I'm new to posting but not new to this site. 12 years ago, at age 33, I was diagnosed with stage 3a invasive ductal carcinoma. I found this forum helpful then and have returned for support. Tha…
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Started by veghead
Most recent by mandy23
Mar 20, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Moved to annual oncologist visits today - living life differently after cancer
Heck yes!!!! Celebrate good times. The photo was my first international trip taken this year. More to come. 🤸💕🤸
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Started by wondering44
Most recent by wondering44
Mar 7, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Bilateral Mastectomy Club
I would love to hear from others who had both breasts removed. I was refused a bilateral mastectomy in 2019 when I had my left mastectomy because my BS lied to me. I ended up with BC in the right brea…
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20 comments
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Started by mavericksmom
Most recent by katg
Feb 23, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
oophorectomy or ovarian suppression after treatment
Hi all, I'm back here after quite a while, with a question. I was diagnosed at 42 so premenopausal and along with all the other fun got put on lupron/letrozole. I had a bad time, major depression, all…
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Started by erin_t
Most recent by creativezoo
Feb 16, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?
Medicaid Application/Renewal Survivorship Anxiety
I am a 39-year-old cancer survivor, and due to my BRCA mutation, extensive family history, and the fact that my cancer was triple negative, my oncologist has me under observation for the foreseeable f…
Anxiety
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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Started by rayna_666
Most recent by luce
Feb 9, 2024
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?

Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?

Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: Now What?

Watch: Beyond Treatment: How to Get the Follow-Up Care You Need

Bonded by Breast Cancer Weekly Virtual (Zoom) Meetups!

So...whats for dinner?

Advice on MRI over 5 years post treatment

Finished Verzenio but having problems

Is anyone else an atheist with BC besides me?

Implant exchange 10+ years later

When you're all done.........but still undone by cancer

Wish you still had cancer?

7 yrs after lumpectomy

Thyroid Cancer

Her2+ treatment and latent cardiac dysfunction/abnormal GLS

Transitioning to a Different Normal After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Sports bra recommendations

Neuropathy?

HORMONES

Book Lovers Club

Gardening, anyone?

DIM- for menopause weight again

No Hormones, then what?

How has normal, day-to-day life changed for you after diagnosis? Share your “different normal.”

Are there side effects when you come off hormone therapy?

Double Mastectomy 10 Years Later

Breast Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk of Other Cancers

Need to hear from any long term grade 3 survivors

Neuropathy getting worse years after treatment?

Anxiety about coming off Tamoxifen

I feel like it will never end

Moved to annual oncologist visits today - living life differently after cancer

Bilateral Mastectomy Club

oophorectomy or ovarian suppression after treatment

Medicaid Application/Renewal Survivorship Anxiety

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