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Just diagnosed. Please help with biopsy report
overwhelmed and scared. ==== A. Right breast, R1 at 10:00, 3 cm from nipple, core biopsy Invasive ductal carcinoma (see comments) Focal ductal carcinoma in situ B. Right axilla, rax at 10:00, 10-11 cm from nipple, core biopsy One lymph node, negative for carcinoma (0/1) Value INVASIVE CARCINOMA OF THE BREAST: BIOPSY - All…
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May 2024 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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Post radiotherapy damage
Does anyone have damage from radiation? I have had two rounds of 30 doses of radiotherapy to my left chest: 2013 post lumpectomy for DCIS and 2018 post mastectomy for TNBC. As it was 5 years between my RO said it was ok. I now regret taking this course of action. Since my last round of radiation, I have had two recurrences…
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NATALEE TRIAL
My dr. wants me to join the Natalee trial which is based on the success of the Monaleesa trial for women with Stage 4 breast cancer. the drug is Kisqali (ribociclib) tablets. It was administered in 6 mg tablets for the Monaleesa trial and will be given in 4 mg for the Natalee trial. The problem I am having with it is the…
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Verzenio for early stage cancer
Hi everyone. Has anyone taken Verzenio for stage 1 cancer and if so when did you start it? I have been on letrozole for 7 months now and my oncologist just today asked if I wanted to start Verzenio too due to my high Ki67 and 1 positive micromet in my sentinel node. I thought you had to start Verzenio at the same time as…
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Trodelvy - Looking for positive feedback
Good morning everyone! I have been fighting this battle since 2004 when diagnosed with Stage 2 B breast cancer with metastasis to one node out of 15. After a partial mastectomy and taking Arimidex for 8 years, was in remission until 2019 until it came back with a vengeance to a Stage 4 with mets to my bones and a lesion in…
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Kisqali Exemestane
Hello, Anyone on a Kisqali and exemestane combo? I'm just finishing my first cycle--after 8 rounds of paclitaxel was getting to be too much for me, my onco and I decided to try this oral chemo. Noticing my hair thinning, which is extra upsetting as I cold-capped with the paclitaxel expressly because I did not want to lose…
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Enhertu and Faslodex?
Hi, My Mom started Enhertu today. She is also ER positive. Does anyone take Faslodex along with Enhertu? Thanks, Stacy
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Breaking Research News from sources other than Breastcancer.org
I watch for research news on breast cancer, treatments, etc., and frequently see interesting articles. There is a topic on BCO called "Breaking Research News from Breastcancer.org." One of the moderators suggested that another topic might be appropriate for posting links and synopses of reports on research found elsewhere.…
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Long term survivor examples.
Just an idea came across my mind. Can we share stories and examples of long term triple negative survivors. They dont participate in such forums. So its only by word of mouth that we get to hear about them. But I also see few of them in this website, who themselves are long term survivors. I feel so happy to see how they…
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Bra recommendations?
Hi anyone have a recommended bra after reconstruction? I had implant for almost a months now. I’m still wearing the surgical bra given by the hospital. It is not that comfortable but support is good.
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New to brestcancer
Hallo. So here we are breastcancer, never in my wildest dreams did I thought I will be here. I've been diagnosed with stage 2 TNBC. I'm only 31 years old and have 2 small kids (2) and (4). I read a lot about the treatment and they way it effects your body. How do you make it easier for the kids? They don't know anything…
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High-Intensity Exercise During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Improves Survival
High-Intensity Exercise During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Improves Survival September 18, 2024 Women who did a combination of high-intensity interval training, plus either strength work or moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, during chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer were more likely to be alive and less likely…
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Radiation center’s accreditation
How important is a radiation center’s accreditation? And if they aren’t accredited what other ways can you find out their quality assurances and quality control?
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Please help with biopsy results
Overwhelmed and scared. ====A. Right breast, R1 at 10:00, 3 cm from nipple, core biopsy Invasive ductal carcinoma (see comments) Focal ductal carcinoma in situ B. Right axilla, rax at 10:00, 10-11 cm from nipple, core biopsy One lymph node, negative for carcinoma (0/1) Value INVASIVE CARCINOMA OF THE BREAST: Biopsy…
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MRI for higher risk cases (for my daughter)
Hello, dear All I am this time trying to find out what to advice to my daughter, who is healthy, and she is 46 years old. But as my daughter(i had a breast cancer in 2019, had lumpectomy and radiation, taking exemestane for 5 years), she was told she has 20% risk to get breast cancer during lifetime. No BRCA gene issue, i…
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Fat grafting for reconstruction after implant loss
Hi, I am looking to find more recent experience of fat grafting for reconstruction. ie using only liposuction obtained fat, not the DIEP procedure. My surgeon has suggested this for me. It would result in a very small cup, possibly further procedures to "top up" with. He mentioned downtime and pain was "minimal". I was…
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Urgent Help! Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy and Radiation
Hello, I'm new here. I am struggling with a surgery decision. I am scheduled for a double mastectomy next week. I've had a lumpectomy (April) and a re-excision (May). I just finished chemo a little over a month ago (TC x 4). First oncologist wanted ACT x 9, but Stanford tumor board said TC x 4. I was diagnosed in late…
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Smiles, Chuckles, and Quick Laughs
Hey All, So you don't need to scroll through all the posts for a good, quick laugh, let's give this a try. Enjoy!
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Big hard lumps 2 and 4 cm (from ultrasound). Biopsy preliminary result says very invasive high grade
Freaking out. What stage will I be in? I am worried it has spread everywhere! Is there hope? I have not received the complete biopsy, so I don't know the details. My primary doctor just told me last friday that the preliminary result is that it is very aggressive and high grade. I am 40yo with 8 and 6 year olds. Have not…
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osteoporosis diagnosis after on anatrozole for almost 5 years!
I foolishly googled it and now im pretty scared, it says women have a life span of 20 years after being diagnosed at the age of 50 and can break a bone just by sneezing. Can anyone share there experience with me. I haven't talked with my dr yet as I just received the info through patient gateway. All weekend all I can…
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Cold cap and hair re growth
hello, I am on my 9th chemo and still have seven to go. I do the cold cap, but my hair is starting to get thinner faster. I don’t use a hate, scarf or wig. I don’t put my hair up and only wash it gently once a week . If it gets much worse I will look scary, but I would still want to continue using cold cap bc apparently…
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DCIS, non invasive, Grade II
Hi all, I am interested in some feedback on treatments that others have had with my diagnosis, and how you're doing? I have been diagnosed with ER+/PR+ noninvasive (Stage 0) Grade II DCIS. I have been given an array of treatment recs, but honestly leaning towards B mastectomy. Any others that have chosen this route? This…
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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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Interesting Re Male Breast Cancer and Drug Access
I just came across this article while doing some general reading about breast cancer and found it unique and interesting. Posting for anyone else who might find it pertinent. Also, this is a CBC article, and since we have many Canadian friends here, I thought was worthwhile - not sure if some of the same issues apply in…
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Neuropathy?
Hello everyone, Breast cancer 17mm discovered in November 2023, Her2+++, surgery in December 2023, 3 chemo ec then 12 taxols (finished in June 2024), 18 radiotherapy sessions and on Tamoxifene since August. I still have neuropathy in my 2 feet and 2 fingers on each hand. It gets worse with the cold. What bothers me are the…
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CONSTIPATION--problem with so many of our drugs
This thread will talk about constipation. The nemesis of cancer patients. If you post helpful information make sure to identify that all recommendations should be cleared with your doctor. Preferably, your Gastroenterologist (GI doc) or Primary Care Physcisin PCP). Cancer docs, I would say that this isn't there strong…
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Recovery time for Implant reconstruction?
Hi I just had double mastectomy and reconstructive done in September. I had implant right after the mastectomy surgery. However, I’m not very happy with the result. I feel like they are too big and stiff, not comfortable. I didn’t know the doctor gave me a 585cc until after the surgery, that’s much bigger than my original…
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Mitotic Rate
What exactly is the mitotic rate? Does a mitotic rate of 1 mean the cancer is slow growing? My doctor said I have aggressive breast cancer. I have grade 2 estrogen positive and her 2 negative breast cancer