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After 20 years cancer free from triple negative at age 47 my last screening mammogram came back with loosely grouped calcifications with focal asymmetry. Diagnostic mammogram suggested with ultrasound if necessary. I go Tuesday. I am now 67. I had a left MX with tram flap recon with first diagnosis. My question is can…
I was diagnosed 20 years ago with stage 1 triple negative. I had a mastectomy with tram recon and four rounds of chemo. All mammograms good till now. This one showed loosely grouped calcifications with focal asymmetry. No speculated masses noted. Just said needs further films and possible ultrasound. I have been back to…
Hello, I am going on 7 years cancer free. I had a mastectomy with reconstruction and nipple sparing. I have been having pain/pressure in the area where the cancer was. The pain has been some time now. I have an upcoming appointment at Mayo soon but I'm concerned. The pain/pressure also radiates to my back behind my armpit…
I just got back results on 3 tests. The Ca 15-3 test and the CEA test were both normal. However the CA 27-29 test came back as high (57). Anyone have any experience like this? Of course being Saturday, I will have to wait until Monday to talk with my oncologist. I am 2.5 years out from surgery. This is the first time he…
Hi All. Newbie here . I have a question about the above. I had one done and the report came back all clear. However, when I look at the lateral images my lower spine has a lot of hot spots? A recent MRI has raised concerns about mets to the spine and I'm having a PET scan tomorrow. But I'm wondering why the hot spots were…
Hi everyone, this site was such a tremendous source of support during my previous experience, but I have not been here in quite a while. I thought I put this part of my life away. I was diagnosed at 38 with TNBC, Stage 2 in 2008. Underwent lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. My port tried to kill me… got infected and put me…
Hello, All. I am coming up on seven years cancer free this summer after being dx with stage III breast cancer . Double Masectomy, removed ovaries and fallopian tubes. Several scares of reoccurrence over the years, but so far none. Enter Jan 2025! DExA scan shows osteoporosis so had blood work before starting Zometa to…
I was diagnosed 16 years ago, and had kind of put the fear of recurrence behind me. I recently had a bad sinus infection and started having intermittent episodes of double vision. After rounds of antibiotics and steroids, they have gotten better (fewer and not lasting as long) but my PCP had me go for an MRI to rule out…
Hi all, I'm just over 5 years out from a diagnosis of ER/PR+ Her2- stage III breast cancer . I did alllllll the treatment options back in the day and have been on hormone therapy (OS+letrozole) ever since. Recently I decided to do the fairly new circulating tumor DNA test to potentially take part in a clinical trial and it…
Hello everyone, sorry for my not very good english. I have been reading this forum for a long time and I thank you because here I have often found answers to many of my questions and also a lot of hope. I am 39 years old. I got diagnosed with IDC in february 2024 : 2.5 cm T2N0M0 no LVI, + - - (ER 50% PR 5% Her2 1+).…
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