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Diagnosed with Stage I Breast Cancer - Start Here!
To learn more about Breast Cancer Stages visit our main site and check out this resource: Breast Cancer Stage I Treatment Options by Cancer Stage: Stage IA and IB To connect with other members who are also diagnosed with Stage I Breast Cancer check out this topic: Calling All Stage 1 Sisters The Mods
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Stage 1 High Grade 3 - No hormonal or adjuvant therapy in my case. Hoping to hear from survivors.
Hello Friends I am hoping others in the community are up for sharing some light, support and positivity. I was Pre operatively diagnosed back in July of 2022 through a Mammogram, MRI & Biopsy = cT1-2 N0 IDC/DCIS (10mm mass + linear calcifications in Right LOQ spanning 2cm). And opted for a double mastectomy (without…
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Anyone have problems with fatigue prior to diagnosis?
I've been reading on the mayo clinic's website about the many possible causes of fatigue during chemo (I'm in my 3rd chemo cycle); one that is mentioned is that the cancer itself can cause fatigue. I was diagnosed in May with Stage 1 IBC, a 1.1cm tumor, no node involvement. It seems unlikely to me that it would have caused…
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Long time stage 1 survivors
Hi, need to know long time stage 1 survivors. How many years since diagnosis and NED. ( No evident of disease and metastasis)
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Stage 1, grade 1 and pre-menopausal
hi sisters, It has struck me that most grade 1, stage 1 sisters seem to be post-menopausal (aka low estrogen) and younger women seem to be more often stage 2/grade 2. I am 42, recently diagnosed ER positive, still full of estrogen and becoming a little paranoid that there is something different about me or my cancer! I am…
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Treatments delayed due to low neutrophils
My neutrophils have dropped to 1.2 and my OC has delayed my chemo treatments. I have had 9 of 12 treatments. How long does it take to recover to a healthy level of neutrophils? I am really devastated and could use some guidance. Thanks
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Mammograms! I hate going for Mammograms.
I dont think there is anything that freaks me out more than my yearly mammogram. The fear is overwhelming even though I have had 11 years of normal mammograms after my stage 1 breast cancer. It is incredible how something so life saving can simply cause immense stress and anxiety for me.Chalk up the shortage of mammogram…
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Zest trial
Is anybody participating in Zest trial? Thank you
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CALLING ALL STAGE I SISTERS
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Understanding markers
Hi guys! I am coming with a question, maybe some of you know. What is FC and A scores on a breast biops? For example, I have HP G2 grading (FC=3, A=2, M=1). I know M stands for methastasis, but FC and A no idea. I searched on the web but wasn't able to find explanations Thank you all so very much!
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Cysts - Do I need to do anything? Im still worrying.
A small (4mm) cyst was found in my left breast in my annual mammogram in January, 2021. I had a follow-up mammogram and ultrasound 6 months later (July 2021) as recommended by the radiologist. That test showed the cyst had increased in size to 5mm. I had another mammo and ultrasound 6 months after that, (January 2022) and…
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Would you mind sharing your age at time of diagnosis?
To those here who are willing, would you mind sharing your age at time of diagnosis? I was nearly 54.
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Kadcyla
I was diagnosed on March 29, 2019 with IDC, went through 6 cycles of TCHP with a plan to then have surgery and continue Herceptin for a full year. I had my surgery (double mastectomy with expanders) on 10/4/19 and there was a small amount (less than 4mm) of residual cancer in the affected breast. 6 lymph nodes were sent…
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Chemo or no Chemo? 😬
Hi Everyone, I am 30 years old and was recently diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer and had a double mastectomy about 3 weeks ago. I just got my results back for the oncotype and the dr recommends chemo. The score came back 19 out of 100, which means there's a 6% chance of it coming back, but that percentage doubles…
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scanxiety, cant stop thinking im going to die
hi, i have no one to talk to and im freaking out and i need just anyone to please help me think everything is going to be OK i have been in treatment for stage one since the end of 2019, lumpectomy, sentinal node removal, radiation, tamoxifen--you know the drill my mammos have been clean, i dont feel bad, i take my…
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Elevated alk phos
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed in August of 2016. I had a double mastectomy, radiation, complete hysterectomy by the 1st of the year. I was 46 at the time and premenopausal. I began arimidex January 1st and have seen a rise in my alk phos. During radiation my levels were 69, 88, 78. The next blood test was in march which I…
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Why am I so afraid of mammograms?
Tomorrow I have my mammogram. If all is well, I will be 10 years since my diagnosis. Each year, life stands still until I get my mammogram. I don't plan and my anxiety goes off the wall. I wish I knew how to control this, I know the odds are good. Does anyone also experience this? Any coping mechanisms? Lola
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Swollen bilateral axillary lymph nodes post mastectomy
I had a mastectomy on my right side only in late June 2021. Had revision surgery 5 weeks ago. My calcium level in my blood has been elevated all year so my oncologist ordered a CT scan and bone scan. CT came back with swollen bilateral axillary lymph nodes. My oncologist wants to see me first thing Monday morning. I had 3…
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Intermediate Oncotype Test - Dilemma!
Hi All (you very brave Gals and Guys), New to posting here. Unfortunately not new to breast cancer. Had contralateral breast cancer diagnosed December 2016, mastectomy (no recon) in early January. My first breast cancer was nearly 20 years ago (right side). I was only 48 at the time, had mastectomy, chemo and tamox for 5…
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Lumpectomy site changes after weight loss
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I have posted here. I lurk from time to time. I am scheduled for a diagnostic mammo and us in late Oct. I have noticed some changes in both breasts here recently. I went in for a check up with my BS and she said my right (unaffected) breast felt nodular so she ordered the mammo and us.…
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Should I have chemo
I am 68 and in good health. I had my oncotype done twice..the first time came back at 31 and the second time 27. I have a stage 1b lobular carcinoma, 1cm, node negative, grade 2, er+PR-, HER2-. I am BRAC negative. I have been told the benefit of chemo would be 1-3% with a chance of recurrence in 10 years being 10%. I have…
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Stage 1 IDC without any hormone treatment after surgery?
Diagnosed as IDC three moths ago and had mastectomy in July. Stage 1c, node-negative, tumor size 12mm, ER+, PR-, HER2-, Grade 2, Oncotype 21. One MO prescribed Arimidex and another Letrozole. but I don't want to take it due to existing medical conditions-osteoporosis, high cholesterol, poor liver history, frequent rashes,…
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oncotype scores..
I am wondering the range of oncotype scores. They say the scores go up to 100 but most of the highs I have heard referenced are in the 30s..are there people who have scores in the 40 and up range?
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RSClin oncotype scores
I have heard there is a new way of looking at the oncotype score that is a tool that takes into account your clinical features and gives an even more accurate predictive and diagnostic score. Does anyone know how you can find your RCSlin? I have a one centimeter ILC, node negative, grade 2 tumor and was 68 at diagnosis. I…
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Stage 1, grade 1—Did you have a recurrence years later??
Hi Friends: Just curious how many of you are IDC stage 1, grade 1 and had a recurrence after your initial dx? Also, can you share how your recurrence was found? Manual exam, mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, etc? Please share your stories with us. Thank you.
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removal of ovaries vs lupron
hello curious if anyone considered just getting ovaries removed instead of taking lupron/tamixofin? i am done with having kids. just can't get over the idea of getting lupron shots every month for 5yrs and then what? what is the point? just want your thoughts, thanks.
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How can someone jump from 1A to 4 quickly?
So I'm lurking on all the boards and I keep seeing women with my type of numbers suddenly being diagnosed as Stage 4 fairly quickly. Yet, according to the SOFT study, 98.6% of Stage 1A women taking Tamox and no chemo don't have any Distance Mets at 5 years. Why am I seeing such a disconnect? One of my concerns is that…
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Oncotype scores
Could people who are ER positive, PR-, Her2negative share their oncotype scores. It seems like if you have PR- you will have an oncotype above 25..did anyone have PR- and have a low oncotype score.I was Er+, PR- and had a 29 oncotype.
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Anyone reject the Hormone Treatment
Onco 23% with no Hormonal Treatment 15% per the doctor if I take Hormonal Treatment only 8% if I did take it. Breast Cancer 1cm Stage1A, Grade 2, ER+ PR+ Her2- Had a bilateral mastectomy no cemo/Radiation needed. May 2015, Reconstruction complete December 2015. Anyone out there reject Hormone Treatment and still a…
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How many years have you been a Survivor?
Hi Ladies, I see this topic was posted in the Stage IV forum and I thought it would be interesting to see how it looked for our group of Stage I ladies. I will start by saying I'm a 4 year survivor. Have a good day!
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"Dumped" by my oncologist after 3 years
Well 'dumped' may be too strong a word, but that is how I felt. As my oncologist was leaving the room after my last appointment, he casually mentioned that I would be seeing the Nurse Practioner instead of him from now on, though I would still be under his care if I needed further treatment. Then he just walked out the…