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Hello - I am a 77 year old, post-menopausal woman and am new here. I was recently diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast. I've had multiple tests, including CT scans, MRI's, ultrasounds, biopsies, and an Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence test. I had a lumpectomy about a month ago. They removed a 23mm tumor…
I haven’t posted here in a while but, I do check in to read the posts from time to time to gain knowledge and peace. I’m very thankful for the ladies here, though I wish none of us were here. So, if I could get some of you to offer advice, prayers, or experiences I would appreciate it. So, in early October I started to…
when do you call it quits? When does quality trump quantity
I had bilateral mastectomy with silicone implant reconstruction when I was in my 50’s, and had private insurance. As recommended by my plastic surgeon, I’ve had surveillance MRIs every 3 years to evaluate the stability of the implants. This year I had my first with Medicare, and I received a notice of potential nonpayment…
I am thinking of stopping chemo. I’ve got through 3 cycles of TC but have had a shocker of a side effects ride. This chemo was oncotype score 41 driven as catching any left or mop up. my grade tumour was 3 but node negative. I’ve had two surgeries and will have radiotherapy next. Anyone else got to 3 of 4 chemo and…
I have stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma and will receive chemotherapy (taxotere and cyclophosphamide) starting on the 16th of April. I would like to use cold caps and was wondering what your experience is with the penguin ones. Is it tolerable? How difficult is it to put on and take off? How often do you change the pack?…
Has anyone stopped taking Tamoxifen after 5 years? My breast cancer results came back with a score which indicated I should stop taking the 20 mg daily pill. I would like to know what effects - good or bad you had stopping this medication. thanks
Hello I am caring for my mother and I was wondering if DIM is safe for a 70 year old. I know DIM is usually used to lower bad estrogen but since she is post menopausal, is it safe?
I had a lumpectomy on January 13th. My breast cancer was Her2, Negative, ER PR positive, Grade1A, only 2 milliter in size. No radiation and my MO said I may do fine without an anti estrogen drug but was encouraging me to try it. I am 79 years old, with a slow hear rate, bone density in the high Ostopenia range, and am…
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