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Join us for our next webinar: Real Talk: It's OK Not to Be OK July 22, 2025, 4:30pm ET
The Real Talk series is all about unfiltered conversations with people who get what you're feeling. In this webinar, we're sharing personal stories and experiences about the mental health struggles many of us face after a breast cancer diagnosis. From body image to managing relationships and so much more, our panel of…
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Were you diagnosed young (under 45) with breast cancer? We'd love to hear from you!
Were you diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45 or younger? Or are you caring for someone who was? Navigating this experience can be lonely — it can sometimes feel like no one gets it. What do you wish others knew about having breast cancer at a young age? What do you wish you had known? Your answers may help others. Click…
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Lilly's "Oncology On Canvas": Share Your Art, Share Your Story
STRENGTH, COURAGE, DETERMINATION Help us support those with breast cancer Breast cancer tries to define the lives of those diagnosed with the disease, but it doesn’t count on its opponents’ strength and profound determination. After all, breast cancer patients are known for challenging the disease head-on with their own…
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Breastcancer.org is hiring! Looking for a new Virtual Support Group Facilitator and Community Mod
Facilitator for Virtual Support Groups & Community Moderator Position Summary Breastcancer.org—the leading online resource for breast cancer and breast health—is seeking a part-time facilitator to lead virtual support groups for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers. This role also includes…
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Exciting News! We’ve made it easier for you to connect with our NEW PROFILE!
We’re happy to share that we’ve made big updates to the Breastcancer.org Community Profile! We know this community is so important, so we’ve made it even easier for you to connect with others. With this update, you can: ✅ Share more about yourself so others can get to know you ✅ Find members with similar experiences using…
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Searching the profiles for others like you!
Check out our User Guide here on Searching for others like you!
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In Treatment for Early Stage Disease (I-III)? Join us on Zoom, Tues & Thurs weekly!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment for early stage disease (I-III). If you've just been diagnosed and are planning surgery, chemo, or radiation, join our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register…
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Breastcancer.org News Hub
Check out our reporting on trending breast cancer news in our one-of-a-kind and frequently updated News Hub:
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Partners of Those With MBC Virtual Support Group every other Tues at 4pm, ET
Hi All, Reminding you that we offer a free caregivers Virtual Support Group for partners of someone with MBC every other Tuesday. If you are a caregiver, or have a partner who you think could benefit, please share. We meet every other Tuesday at 4pm, ET. People need to register here to participate:…
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So...whats for dinner?
I thought it might be fun to start a thread on what we are having, making or had for dinner. Sometimes it is the best tuna steak you ever had, sometimes it's a can of soup. But we all do it every night in some form or another. Maybe we can give each other ideas on what to make, or bitch about what we had, or the fact that…
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After first shot of Lupron
Hi I am new to this forum. My oncologist recommended a course for Lupron shoot every 3 months for 5 years as I am premenopausal. Then add Tamoxifen for 5 years after my radiation, which is schedule to start next week. The Lupron shoot was done in the middle of my cycle so I had my period at the regular time. But instead of…
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Life does not end with a stage IV diagnosis (really!)
Our sister, kayrnic, started a thread celebrating being 2 years (hooray!) out from her stage IV dx. I was thinking along those same lines when I read her post. So often, those newly dx'ed stage IV, think they've been handed an immediate death sentence and panic or plunge into some very dark places. This is understandable,…
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My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
As I go through this forced path I have been thrown down, I have come to realize the love I have always had for my husband was strong. He is amazing and I love him with my very soul and entire heart. Never would I ever imagine the thought of dying and him being alone. Then the worst part hit me!! I can't seem to shake the…
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how about drinking?
Where did our thread go? Is anyone out there from our drinking group? Did I miss something - like we became too offesive or ...well, drunk? I would love to hear from you gals! Janie
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Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I am an "older" woman with breast cancer (I was diagnosed at 65 and am now 66). I notice that most of the posts seem to be from people younger than I am (often by quite a bit...). I'd love to "talk" with others my age, exchange info about their diagnoses, effects on their lives, etc. I see that there is a forum for young…
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Illinois ladies facing bc
I'm very curious about all the Illinois ladies who are making this breast cancer journey or who have finished it. Where are you located? What's your diagnosis? Where are you in your treatment plan? How's it going for you? I thought we might be surprised to find somebody right in our own back yard that could use some…
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ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
Hello everyone My mom was dx in November 2010. She is in her Chemo courses and only 2 sessions left. She is so well now and is very hopefull.My little niece makes her so happy and she is planning for the ceremony of her first birthday. Since she was dx I've explored in this site in different cathegories but sisters with…
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EverGreen Farms CBD Gummies Ingredients & Side Effects Exposed
EverGreenFarms CBD Gummies :- However,severa studies have highlighted the capability advantages of CBD,suggesting that Gummies like those can certainly provide healingoutcomes for plenty users. Official Website :- Facebook :-https://www.facebook.com/evergreenfarmscbdgummies1/
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Medicaid Is Under Threat: Why That Matters for Breast Cancer Care
Check out our latest reporting:
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Prozenith Review 2025: The Ultimate Brain Booster or Just Hype?
In an age where productivity and mental performance define success, the demand for cognitive enhancement supplements has surged dramatically. One such product that's creating buzz in wellness and biohacking communities is Prozenith — a brain-boosting supplement promising sharper focus, better memory retention, and mental…
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Reconstruction opt-implants prior to diagnosis,2019 lumpectomy and radiation, new second cancer
I haven't been able to find a case like mine so hoping I find someone here. In 2018 I had breast augmentation. Then in 2019 I had HER2 positive cancer, chemo, lumpectomy and radiation. Had pretty bad capsular contracture so underwent 3 revision surgeries over 3 years and was pretty happy with the results. Fast forward to…
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Lets Post our Daily Exercise
I'm doing the Firm Cardio Step mix and will walk the dog for a mile later today. Lorrie
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Are you having surgery in June 2025? Let's gather here to support one another!
Add to the discussion below to share your scheduled surgery date, type of surgery, what you're doing to prepare, ask any questions you have about what to expect, share your experience after surgery, how you're recovering, tips to help others recover, products and other practical advice for those coming after you. We're all…
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Starting Chemo July 2025? Gather here for support!
Join together to share experiences. Discuss your chemo regimen, how to prep, what to expect, how you're feeling, side effects you're having and tips to alleviate them. We're all here to support you - you've got this!
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thread for middle age to older Christian women.
I would like to start a forum to meet other middle age or older women who have bc and love the Lord. Try to live your life for him, walk the walk and talk the talk. Of course we all fall from grace because we are human but we are covered by the blood of Jesus. Also this forum is for people who has a large enough vocabulary…
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Triple Negative Stage IV
This is a way for us to find each other, please add your post so everyone can be found. We can discuss on this thread (hope this works out!)
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Has anyone had the BCI (Breast Cancer Index ) test?
I am 5 and 1/2 years out from my diagnosis of ER+PR+HER- IDC, post BMX, chemo and almost 5 years of endocrine therapy. (I've tried them all and currently on Letrozole). Hate them all pretty much the same. Got my results of BCI ( not from doctor yet-I requested from the company and will discuss at my next visit which is…
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Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?
I am about to start a clinical trial and am wondering about the experiences of others. I'm feeling a little rocky and at sea, because I've been in the care of a wonderful oncologist for the past three years, and I knew without a doubt that his prime objective was the same as mine - to keep me stable and maintain a good…
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Oncotype test and results
I just had a double mastectomy. The point was to have a lower risk of not having the cancer come back. They done a Oncotype Dx test and my score was 51. Now they are wanting me to do chemo. I am very scared and questioning rather I want to do that or not. I am 54 years old. I dont know what to do!
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Debra Trails...
Anyone have any thoughts, information, etc. on the Debra trails. I have googled it and am continuing to search for as much detail as I can find. I have IDC Grade 1, HR+, Her- and my tumor was less than 5mm. This is a very personal decision, but trying to gather as much information as I can prior to making my decision.
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STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
This thread is meant to be for RANTS and RANTING. Then Rant again. We need a place to simply get rid of the anger. Write it here. Unleash it all. Get it out. This isn't meant for the Stupid comments(great thread). This is for the gut wrenching, tell them off anger. IMPORTANT: When done ranting don't necessarily stick…
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Abemaciclib Verzenio for Stage IV
Luckylegs and friends on Abemaciclib - I am bumping the Verzenio discussion in the hopes that more people have started abemaciclib. We need to get a community going. I have not started abemaciclib but it is on my short list. Like many I am very interested in how people do on this treatment do, both as a monotherapy and in…
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I m afraid.....
Hi everyone I was diagnosed in April 2022 with a non-invasive DCIS, not IBC. I had a lumpectomy with clear margins, and they also performed a symmetrization and breast reduction on the other side. Then I had radiation therapy on the affected breast. On pathology, it was already classified as ACR 4C (BI-RADS 4C – high…
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Hair loss and Kisqali
I have been recently diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer after a year being stage II. I started Kisqali last week and was told I would only have hair thinning. I am loosing chunks of hair. Would love to hear if anyone has experienced this? My oncologist told me none of her patients had to get wigs and only had…
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KISQALI
I have completed one cycle and am on week off in 4 days I’m supposed to be back on My blood numbers tanked like worse than in chemotherapy My white blood cell count is 1.8 platelets 130 Will they pull me off medicine? I was in getting my fulvestrant shot not at same clinic as my onocologist so nurses were unable to answer…
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Mastectomy or 3rd try
I was diagnosed with grade 3 DCIS in April. I had a partial mastectomy, 3 of the locations did not have wide enough margins but were clean. Dr recommended a second surgery to get the margins needed. Heard back from him yesterday and one of the three had DCIS. The surgeon was surprised at that based on my imaging and the…
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Just diagnosed
hi my name is Kim and I was just diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. I’m a grade 1 but haven’t been told my stage. My coordinator said it comes later. My tumor is 1.1 cm. I have an MRI next week then meet with the surgeon on the 13. I’m terrified and find myself not able to eat or sleep and cry. I watched my mom die…
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Poem Time Pink Warriors! 💪💗
“Damn Cancer” Chemo rolled in like a wrecking ball, Took my taste buds, took my gall. Food’s just texture—what’s that smell? Oh wait, it’s me… I can’t quite tell. Brain fog’s thick as a bowl of stew, Walked in a room—what’d I come to do? Forgot my pants, but found my hat, At least I remembered where the cat’s at. No wine,…
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Anyone every tried mistletoe therapy
Hello. I am new to this forum — actually I am new to any forum. This is my first-ever post of this nature. I have had a lumpectomy and radiation and now I'm taking estrogen suppression medications for 5 years. I want to do whatever I can to ensure this cancer never returns. Has anyone added mistletoe therapy to their…