-
Diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer - Start Here
For more information on Stage III Breast Cancer check out these resources at our main site: Breast Cancer Stage III Treatment Options by Cancer Stage: Stage IIIA, Stage IIIB, Stage IIIC If you are interested in connecting with other members diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer check out this topic: A Place to Meet and…
-
Verzenio stage 2 or3
Has anyone taking Verzenio that is stage 2 or 3 done a dose reduction? Does anyone know if a dose reduction affects the effectiveness of it when taking as a preventative when you are stage 2 or 3? I talked to my physician and pharmacist about a possible dose reduction due to issues with D. The D is not terrible for me, but…
-
AI’s after 10 years?
It has been many years since I checked in but it’s so wonderful to see how much this thread has grown! I remember clinging to the hope here when I was first diagnosed, and now am myself more than 13 years out from my stage 3 diagnosis! My question for this wise group is how many of you have remained on an AI for more than…
-
Stage III and Verzenio
I may need to venture into the mets forum for SE coping strategies, but I’m wondering if there’s anyone else who’s been put on Verzenio (vs Ibrance or Kisquali) to prevent recurrence? My MSK oncs and Yale onc (I switched to Yale this past summer) all agreed that I should be put on a CDK 4/6 inhibitor. We waited until this…
-
Stage III Cancer Survivors .... 10+ Years and Out
This thread is for STAGE 3 cancer survivors who have made it to 10 years or more since diagnosis or however you count your anniversary. Let's post some hope for those just starting the journey as STAGE 3, Please keep this thread to its original purpose and move unrelated discussions to new or other threads. Thanks…
-
Camizestrant CAMBRIA 1 Clinical trial
Hello, Has anyone gotten any information on this trial or are participating in it? I have been reading up on it and have just found out through my oncology center that I can participate. Here's some information on it: CAMBRIA-1: A Phase III, Open-Label, Randomised Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Extended Therapy…
-
How could I ever have foreseen...that I'd be here at year eighteen?!
Checking in on my survivor sisters with my traditional cancerversary post. I remember how much it used to help me when I saw posts from Stage III-ers who were WAY out from diagnosis (and there weren't as many back then), Here's wishing you HOPE, which is one of the most important things we have in our toolbox! Hugs to all…
-
Stage III Cancer Survivors ...Five + Years and Out.
A place to post hope for those who are stage 3. Please posts your stories of HOPE for those just starting this journey.
-
Antidepressants
Are there any Stage 3ers on an antidepressant and if so which one.
-
Would you get Covid vaccine?
My warrior sisters... If you have had bilateral suckers or more than stage 1 (hormone status is not relevant) and done w the usual treatments including optional hysterectomy or ovary removal, would you get the vaccine? Simple yes or no is appreciated. No additional info or explanation is requested. P.S. this survey is…
-
High number of positive lymph nodes
Can lymph node survivors please chime in here. I had 11 positive nodes,some broken open with cancer and grade 3. After 3.5 years this still really worries me every day. Would love to hear stories of long term survival.
-
Stage III Cancer Survivors...15+ years and out
Let's just see what happens here...This is a "build it and they will come" experiment. It's time. If you are not a 15 year survivor but know the story of someone who is, please join in.
-
A place to greet and meet newbies to stage III
I am be wrong, but I thought MAYBE we needed a place for newly dx stage III people to post their concerns, fears, questions or simple to say "Hi I am joining the group"! I know we have so many wise, caring, gracious stage III sisters and men that would be willing to welcome newbies as well as comfort, answer questions and…
-
Md Anderson
Anyone been treated at MD Anderson? Can you pls provide reviews and insight? Been reading online opinions and they are being trashed constantly. Yet they are supposed to be the preeminent cancer hospital. What gives? im thinking of transferring my care there and have just started the paperwork for initial consultations…
-
Stage III and almost 6 years on hormone therapy
I’m about six years cancer free. I had a bilateral mastectomy with 14 cancerous nodes, rads and chemo, and my onc recommended I continue hormone therapy for another four years for a total of 10. I’ve switched back and forth between letrozole, exemestane and tamoxifen due to side fx. I lasted almost 4 years on tam but last…
-
Anyone living or recurrence free after 10 years?
I received Neoadjuvant chemo then bx mastectomy. I just got my pathology report and am pretty devastated by the amount of residual cancer left and comparing the stats on the Rcb calculator. Anyone able to provide any hope?
-
I smell cigarette smoke!
I smell cigarette smoke constantly! No one is smoking and no one around me smells it. It's driving me crazy. I had 4 rounds of TAC last year, a bmx, 4 rounds of Abraxane earlier this year, 35 rounds of radiation over the summer and just had an ooph on Tuesday. Did one of these things cause my sense of smell to go haywire?…
-
14 years out!
hello sisters, this site helped me so much when I was going through treatment. Just wanted to come here and post that yesterday marked my 14 years of surviving stage 3a. i have five pos nodes, one with extranodal extension. did chemo, radiation, bilat mastectomy, and also oopherectomy. still taking letrozole. currently…
-
On the edge of SEVENTEEN
And this year my cancerversary actually falls on the same day of the week that it did in 2006. I remember that Friday as if it were yesterday - and yet it still feels as if it happened to a different person. This year, instead of waiting for my husband to get home from work so I could collapse into his arms with the…
-
Positive nodes with long term survival
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM WOMEN WITH LOTS OF POSITIVE NODES AND HORMONE POSITIVE WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF 10 /15 /20 YEARS, PLZ POST
-
Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Longer Than 10 Years
I've been on Femara since July 2012. Ten years last month. I would love to be done with this drug--I can't sleep well, I can't lose weight, I get UTIs every time I ride my bike. My bones have suffered a bit but I'm on a bisphosphonate and it's helping. Femara is my mental safety net. I'm afraid to stop. There's not a lot…
-
Masectomy with positive lymph nodes
I am 42 years old and diagnosed with stage III breast cancer to right breast ER/PR + HER2- November 2022. I completed chemotherapy on May 2023. I had right breast mastectomy on July 18. Three out of four of sentinel lymph nodes were positve for cancer cells. I am left with decision of another surgery to remove all…
-
Scanxiety... help
I have just had the results of a CT scan and have been told im being referred for a Bone scan 😬😬 Apparently i have a slight thickening on one of my ribs help! I've been told its been on my scans since diagnosis in October last year, and althought mention on my previous 3 scans, and unchanged... the most recent radiologist…
-
Recurrence fears
Hi It's been a while since I've been on this forum and it's all changed! I hope I'm posting in the right place, Dx'd Feb 2012. Some people may remember me. I am experiencing burning sensations in the reconstructed breast with some pain too. Obviously worried about metastatic disease. Has anyone else had similar?
-
Worried
Hello everyone, My name is Jessica and I’ve been a member of this site for the past 10 years. I am more of a lurker, but was wondering if anybody could give some insight and help talk me off the ledge regarding my mom. In December 2012, at 44 years old my mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 triple + IDC. I constantly worry…
-
9 Years Out - Stage 3
Hi guys! On November 18, 2010 I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer - 5 cm tumor, loads of lymph node involvement, IDC & ILC and triple positive. I did ACT, double MX, Herceptin, and have been on Tamoxifen ever since. Still cancer-free today! I'm posting this because I know that there is someone who was just diagnosed…
-
cervical softening, possible polyp
Hi all, I'm a stage 3C BC through treatment, NED at the present time. I just had my CT scans done and the one for my abdomen came back with the following comments from my abdomen CT Slight soft tissue fullness in region of the cervix, which is indeterminate. Correlate with recent gynecology examination. If none available,…
-
Scanxiety
Hi all, I'm one year out from surgery and my last bone scan which was NED. I had 21 nodes removed and 20 were positive so I'm a bit nervous. I had my bimonthly appointment the 3rd of January and asked about scans again. They were not sure that my insurance would cover because of a lack of diagnosis...really? While I'm so…
-
Matted/fused nodes and survival?
Hello to everyone. I'm very scared because I had on surgery bunch of matted positive lymph nodes. (I haven't had chemo before the surgery.) It would mean much to me to hear if you had matted nodes and survived. Because I have read that many people with matted positive nodes metastized. My question is only for those who…
-
Leaving Stage 3 for Stage 4
I was hoping to make the 5 year mark this summer, and add my name to the list of those who did make it, but I found out yesterday afternoon in the ER, that the cancer has now spread to the bones in my chest and spine. Not sure about next steps, as need to get in touch with oncologist for "new plan", but not looking good…
-
Well HERE's a freaky story...
Last July our new puppy gifted me with a flea bite on my right hand (my right arm being devoid of 20 lymph nodes, mind you) which within days turned into cellulitis. A couple of days later, my fake right hip started hurting. Since artificial joints are magnets for infection, I of course immediately assumed the worst. 10…