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Helpful BCO links on Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer
For more information on this sensitive issue, visit the main Breastcancer.org site's sections about: * Symptoms and Diagnosis of Metastatic Breast Cancer * Recurrent Breast Cancer, including signs and symptoms to look for We hope this helps!--The Mods
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The Edge of the Ledge
I had a CBC blood test done on May 30, the first since January. I had my last chemo in November. I opened the results today and found a few things that were marked as "High" and others that seemed to be on their way up. Specifically, the MPV and BUN creat ratio are high. Calcium has reached the high end of normal at 10.1.…
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Talk me off the ledge
I'm just about 1 year out from my Stage 1 diagnosis. Had a double mastectomy last July with reconstruction. Tissue expanders were exchanged for implants in November. Had to have a bit of fat grafting/scar revision this past April. Just after this last surgery, I felt a small lump just above my implant. At the time, I…
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Endoscopy today
Aside from the delay (1 hour late, stewing in my anxiety), the procedure went well. I was shocked they took 4 biopsies. I'm going to the ugly place. First concern is mets from lobular to throat or stomach…or would it be worse if it were a new primary gastric cancer. UGH.
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Needing a ultrasound
I had a small bruise on my right breast. I got a script from my doctor for my mammogram from the physician’s assistant. I had the mammogram on Monday night. The hospital imaging called me back the next morning and recommended I come back. They found a 1cm asymmetry nodule on the right breast. They recommend an ultrasound…
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CT and Lung Nodules
I cannot find my previous thread, but this is my newest CT scan. So far I have had them in November, January, April, and today. I had a PET in November that lit up on a couple of spots in my left lung and three level 2 cervical nodes. Currently on a watch and see. Anyone have some information on this newest scan? Not…
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Elevated CA 15-3
I am so sick of worrying about every little thing! Has anyone experienced this or have any knowledge of this? Had my blood work done and my CA 15-3 came back at 35, last time it was 27. I am told 25 is normal. All my other numbers were in the normal range. My onc wanted me to get a PET scan, but then her nurse said to me…
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Swollen armpit, collarbone lymph node & neck lymph node
Well I didn't think I would have to back here after my diagnosis in 2018 but here i am.... About a week ago I had pain in my armpit (cancer side) then I noticed swelling, major swelling, like a golf ball in my armpit and into my chest (mastectomy side). I originally thought lymphedema as I had over done it a few weeks back…
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DCIS + mastectomy now swollen clavicle node & other symptoms
I'm worried, though statistically this "shouldn't" be happening, I had DCIS on my left side but got a double mastectomy due to my young age (35) and the fact my mom had her breast cancer return just 2yrs later on her opposite side. But now I'm having some issues with my right (prophylactic) side. I forget what happened…
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Freaking out over recent breast mri
Hi all! I was diagnosed 9 years ago and have had breast MRIs yearly since then - all negative. After diagnosis I had a modified radical mastectomy on the left side and an implant removed from might right side. This breast never developed due to birth defects I just received the results of my recent breast mri and it said;…
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Local Recurrence Scare Post Mastectomy - 13 Years Out
Hi all! I was here back in 2010 and it was so helpful. Since then, I've been through a left mastectomy with reconstruction, chemo, 5 years of Tamoxifen followed by 5 years of Femara. I have been doing well. BUT … A couple weeks ago I was outside in the sun for an extended time (covered, not bare). I felt a stinging…
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Recurrence with Grade 1
Wondering if anyone has had a recurrence with early stage grade 1 cancer? I usually see folks on here with recurrence after being diagnosed with grade 2 or 3. Just curious because I don't see it much in the literature for grade 1
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recurrence patterns
I have been wondering if there are any statistics regarding recurrence patterns. When do most recurrences happen? In the first 5 years? 10 years? Or is it all just a crap shoot? Do treatment choices change recurrence patterns? I know that mastectomy has a lower recurrence percentage than lumpectomy, which makes sense as…
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Pale Stool
Ok, can someone give me some good reasons for Pale stools. Dr Google is not helping. I have clay like stool. I had it before about 4 months ago, and my doctor added ca19 to my tests. It was normal last December. In the last week, almost daily I have one bout of very pale stool and I don't like Dr Google. I have messaged my…
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Neck cracking and grinding?
Hi ladies, I am wondering if anyone has experienced neck cracking and grinding when on hormonal therapy. I have been on Exemestane for more than 5 yeas now and just noticed neck cracking on one side of my neck. No pain and numbness of other parts of my body. Hopefully it's not something serious.
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Scares That Turned Out To Be Nothing
Husband here. My wife was diagnosed about 2 1/2 years ago. She is doing well. But that's not to say there haven't been more than a few moments of high anxiety thinking something's wrong or just waiting for test results to rule out a recurrence or mets. I hope it's ok with the great members here that I start a thread that's…
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Mammogram questionable calcifications
Hii Routine yearly mammogram after 6 years stsge1 with lumpectomy Got this result questionable calcifications at lumpectomy bed birads 0 diagnostic recommend I can’t believe this took tamoxifen over 5 years I told my husband but not the kids crying inside not to scare them but when I’m alone I cry like I did 6 years ago…
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New 7mm lung nodule
I am a little over 3 years into remission. I’ve had lung nodules since my first CT following treatment, all 4mm or less, none have changed. A CT a week ago showed a new 7mm nodule. I had also lost 12 pounds in 3 months. I could see a little concern on my provider’s face. I’m now waiting 4 weeks for another CT to check…
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is it really a bone island?
I was diagnosed with DCIS in March 2015 and had a bilateral mastectomy and TE reconstruction. I've recently had a breast MRI, a nuclear bone scan, and a CT scan of my abdomen. The breast MRI was completely normal. The bone scan showed: "There is mild heterogeneous uptake in the right shoulder, sternum, cervical spine, mid…
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Scared of bone mets and so tired of being worried
Dear friends Last time time I was on here was four years ago when I had an awful cancer scare. I was in panic mode but thankfully it turned out to be nothing. This forum and all the support I got here was so comforting. And now I am back, scared once again and in full blown panic. I was diagnosed with bc in 2011 so it's…
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Arm Pain - on the ledge again…
I know every situation is different, but this site has been able to keep me calm through a couple other “scares" so just looking to see if anyone has experienced something similar. A little over a week ago I started with a weird ache in my forearm, almost like a shin splint on my arm. Stretching helped ease the ache. Over…
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Brain mets
Hi everyone Hope you are all doing well Can anyone tell me what symptoms they had with brain mets? Could it be this dull headache I’m having for the last two weeks?☹️ Ann
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All the things that weren't breast cancer
I thought I would post for those people who are searching for stories similar to their own symptoms. It's terrifying having those things pop up on scans that might be cancer, your head goes to all the worst places. Anyway, here's me. I was diagnosed triple pos stage 2-3 BC in Dec 2020, one node was positive on scans and…
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Collar Bone Bump
Hi,ladies. Seeking reassurance. Last night I found a bump on my collar bone, near the center of my chest. I was due for my yearly neck US (I have enlarged lymph nodes in my neck that just seem to hang around.) so when I called my Onc office, they offered to move up my US a couple of weeks to check out this new bump. It…
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Minor rib fractures
I had a fall in the bathroom a few weeks ago and was experiencing some pain on movement so I had a chest x-ray. My doctor's nurse just called me to state that the x-ray showed minor fractures on two ribs. I have made an appointment to speak with my doctor tomorrow. In the meantime, could the fractures signal metastasis?
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Feeling close to being back...
Over the years things pop up and I run to the doctor. Thankfully, nothing has turned out to be anything. Go for my annual ROUTINE mammo on Monday. Its always diagnostic...and I was waiting longer than normal. Told my self they were busy. Then the lady walks in and says follow me we are doing an ultrasound. I stared at…
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new/progressing lung nodules
I completed BC treatment a little over 3 years ago. An unrelated CT of my abdomen just reported my abdomen is clear, but "clustered nodularity along the inferior lingula which is new/progressed from prior" CT on same side as cancer. I've had a light cough that only rears its head when I lie down, and of course I…
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groin pain could be bone Mets? What does it feel like
if there is anybody out there, who sees this who has or had bone met, and would like to let me know what your symptoms or what it felt like I would really appreciate it. I've been having pain in my groin for several months on and off it feels deeper than the muscle because I can't push on the muscle and feel pain if that…
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Abnormal signal on right rib in MRI
Hi, I've been reading the posts here and found them helpful. My wife is 28 years post treatment. Thankful for that. She's been having some problems with her arm and shoulder. Our doctor prescribed an Xray, which found nothing, then an MRI of the shoulder and rotator cuff. That was all fine. But the report said there was…
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rib pain at previous fracture site
I broke a rib about five years ago in a biking accident. The past week I have been having pain at the fracture site. It is not very painfull and only hurts when I move a certain way. It feels like the pain is from the muscles in between the ribs but I'm concerned that this may be metatasis. I've sent a message to my…
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Mets to Lung?
So I had a clear CT in January 2022 and had another in November with a suspicious area.The doctor says cancer does not grow that quickly….usually. Is this true? I posted the full info under CT results but figured to ask this question here to get some feedback from people. Thanks!