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Any October 2011 Surgeries out there want to wait together?
Here are the October surgery dates. I'm so glad we can support one another through this! Survivor11 - Oct 3 - exchange/port removal/ovary Trinity - Oct 3 - BMX with TE's Rockysg - Oct 3 - BMX and recon Gamergirl - Oct 4 - BMX with Lat Flap MargieC - Oct 4 - BMX with recon Stephanie33 - Oct 4 - BMX with recon and…
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DCIS high grade- ER+
Hello I am new here. I was diagnosed with DCIS high grade in April on my left breast. I have DMX scheduled for next month. I’ve been reading that DCIS does not have any symptoms. But I’ve been having sharp pain (like electric shock kinda pain); throbbing pain,very itchy around my breast area. Couple days ago I noticed my…
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Needle-like pain
Good morning, Last night; left breast (the one that isn’t problematic) one specific spot, sharp needle-like pain when changing positions, there was even a slight bruise. I felt a small bump/lump/cyst don’t know how to categorize it. I’m fllwd bi-annually since lumpectomy 9/5/24 for ALH and two large radial scars. My last…
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Moved: Fenbendazole, Ivermectin, Mebendazole, Methylene blue for Breast Cancer
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Who else is starting radiation in September 2025? Let's support one another!
Are you scheduled to start radiation soon? Let's make a space where we can encourage each other who are traveling radiation road together — share experiences, get tips, ask questions and get answers from those who've "been there." We encourage you to share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your…
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Spookiesmom
Hi everyone, I hope it's ok to post this here. It's taken me a long while to get up the courage to post anything. I'm spookiesmom's daughter. I've read a few of your kind comments about her passing both here and in some of the other threads. Today is her birthday, though, so I just kinda wanted to… I don't know…. read some…
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Honoring IllinoisLady (Jackie)
Jackolin "Jackie" Iossi, a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on Thursday, September 13, 1945, to John and Rosalea Davis, Jackie was a lifelong Centralia resident whose warmth and compassion left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.…
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Help progressed to Brain Mets and fighting for the right treatment
Hi All, Been lurking on the stage 4 forum for some time. Now I need help. I live in the UK and attend UCLH where treatment seems to adopt a more cautious approach. Originally on Breast 09 trial but randomised and receive standard of care😢 6 rounds Doxetaxel and H & P. Over 2 years later and progression to Brain Mets. Upper…
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changing from Medicare to Medicare Advantage
My medical group stopped accepting Advantage a couple of years ago. I wanted to keep my doctors so now I'm paying over $300 for a supplemental plan. I had a mastectomy several weeks ago. I'm not getting chemo or radiation so the only treatment I have left (hopefully) is possible reconstruction. I'm following up on my…
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Pinktober Revolution
We support the efforts to bring awareness to breast cancer during the month of October, but we are frustrated by Pinking and Pinkwashing. Please, join us as we seek to improve knowledge re: breast cancer. Vision Statement:To bring full awareness of the reality of breast cancer to the general public; the surgeries, the…
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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…
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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
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Which doctor will manage your regular check up/ monitoring after your breast surgery
Hello. I was just diagnosed with IDC. I’m still confused about the roles of different doctors. I know the surgeon does the surgery. The medical oncologist deals with meds (tamoxifen, etc). The radiology oncologist does radiation therapy. However, I’m not sure what doctor is devising the treatment plan (do I need chemo, do…
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ROLL CALL ---- High risk oncodx and chose no chemotherapy
Just trying to find out if the following: (People with hisk oncodx and no chemo) Oncodx number Number of years NED
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October & Where do I fit?
November 11, 2024 I had a routine Mammogram. December 4th they did a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. December 30th I had a biopsy and was diagnosed with intermediate DCIS. January 21 2025 I had a lumpectomy but they didn’t get clear margins so I had a re-excision on February 5th. After healing I had radiation 5 days a…
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Concerned about wording on orders for diagnostic mammogram
My mind is going in all directions. I've had mammograms before, normal and abnormal. Abnormal then nothing, abnormal and microcalcifications that lead to stereotactic biopsies on both sides, everything was benign. This time a regular screening then a letter stating I need to get further testing because of abnormal results.…
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Subclinical lymphedema testing
I am 6 years out from my treatment. I had mastectomy with direct to implant and then needed radiation due to positive nodes. I developed cording 3 years out from treatment. Went to PT and broke the cording lose but then began to develop numbness in my fingers and parasthesia in my arm. I went to PT a second round due to…
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LIFES A BEACH!
"Sisters are like angels, they lift us up to our own feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly" Hoping you will join me here where there is nothing to do but offer love, friendship, support and fun to each other. This journey is a tough one ... let's hold each other up, laugh when we can, cry when we…
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Zometa side effects
I will be having my first infusion of Zometa this week. Has anyone had any side effects from Zometa? I hope to be able to travel a few days after and to go to work the next day and wonder if this is a reasonable plan.
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unilateral nipple discharge + pain, normal ultrasounds, specialists say it’s fine but I’m st
Hi everyone, I’m 25F, mom of a 5-year-old, and I’m really anxious about my breast health. I’ve already seen specialists but I’m still confused, so I wanted to ask if anyone has gone through something like this. Last year: I had an infection after a nipple piercing. There was pus and even some blood from the nipple milk…
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Well here I am again…
After 10 years, here I am again. I meet with my oncologist and surgeon soon. Still waiting on HER Fish results. Will be going for an MRI soon. I figure I’m facing mastectomy as I had lumpectomy/radiation the first go round. It’s in same breast.
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What topics/experts would you like to see on The Breastcancer.org Podcast?
Hello, I'm Jamie, senior editor at Breastcancer.org and host of The Breastcancer.org Podcast. I'd like to make sure the podcast is answering questions that Community members have. Are there topics you'd like to see covered? Experts you think I should talk to? Do you want to share your story? Questions you want answered?…
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Seeking Advice for MRI report - I wasn't expecting this curveball
Hello Yesterday I received a MRI w/wo contrast for both breast. I am high risk and haven't had an MRI since 2021 but had a mammo this past Feb '25, mammo/US Jan '24. I was surprised to get my report so quickly yesterday and then was like WHAT THE?! I have had many call backs on mammo/US over the years and have had ALH…
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What do you wish you had known when you (or your loved one) were first diagnosed?
Share words of wisdom, unique tips, self-care, and coping advice for our newbies here! It will make a difference for all those joining us this year. Thank you!
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Mastectomy 30 years ago Stabbing pain near armpit
I had my first mastectomy 30 years ago, developed an infection in inplant, had it removed and 5 years transflap surgery. Chemo and radiation. Had a second, new breast cancer on the other side 13 years ago. Just a few days ago I am having intermittent, pain right above my armpit. It is almost in my upper, right, inside of…
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Stage 3A
Diagnosed with big 7.5 tumor, lymph nodes involved. ER+PR+HER2- just finished AC chemo, did one taxol 11 weeks to go. I know I have a long road ahead, and I’m very frightened!! Any positive stories out there
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Letrozole for life
Wondering if there are any very high-risk others here that have agreed to Letrozole for life so to (almost) completely minimize their chances for recurrence? TYIA
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Seeking Advice After Being Newly Diagnosed with DCIS
Greetings y'all, I learned on Thursday that the pathologist found DCIS in two biopsy samples taken from a clumped 3.6 cm lesion in my left breast (which was discovered via a MRI scan). The radiologist was unable to biopsy an additional 0.9 cm area of nonmass enhancement noted posterior along the pectoralis muscle 1.1 cm…
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LVI positive survivors
I’m having a hard time with the fact that my grade 3 tumor had LVI. My oncologist doesn’t think it’s a big deal since my nodes or negative, but I’ve read a lot of mixed info online about it and it keeps me up at night. Hoping that someone who has been through it can help me understand what this means as far as my…
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DCIS Alternatives for treatment
I have a recent diagnosis with DCIS moderate to high grade. Has anyone else received this diagnosis and chosen to do nothing but monitor the situation? I went from biopsy and ultrasound results with a likely lumpectomy to the MRI results with a 4cm + area and recommendation for a masectomy to remove the 'cancer'. Any…