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Guidelines Provide Individualized Palliative Care for MBC
Guidelines Help Oncologists Provide Individualized Palliative Care for People Diagnosed With Metastatic Breast Cancer August 3, 2021 General oncologists have received new specific, practical recommendations on how to offer individualized palliative care to people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Read more...
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Truth about vaccine PLEASE
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Oncotype vs Mammaprint
Looking for info on both of these tests. Both Dr. Susan Love's book and the breast surgeon's office I went to said these are good tests to learn more about the tumor. However, when I met with an oncologist for a "meet and greet" he said I "did not qualify" as my tumor is less than 6mm. I don't really see why that matters.…
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Tried 5 drugs in the lat year, none worked
Hi all, My mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer in Nov 2014 (Grade II, ER+/PR+/HER2-). She did Chemotherapy (Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide + Paclitaxel) followed by radiation Then years later she found a lump on her left breast Dec 2019 and had surgery to remove it, after which the Dr said she was stage 1 because…
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Still having pain 6 months after core needle biopsy
I had a core needle biopsy just over 6 months ago. My diagnosis was mastitis and I spent 20 days on antibiotics and seemed to get better. Six months later I'm still having problems. My breast is so sore and tender that it is impacting my daily life. It hurts when my kids hug me. I won't let my husband touch me. It hurts if…
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Just diagnosed with Triple-Negative--so many questions...
Hello everyone, So I had a stereotactic core biopsy of the left on 7/1/2021. Results: Benign breast tissue showing fibrocystic change and focal fibroadenomatous changes. On the same day, 7/1/21, I had sonogram guided core biopsies of two locations on the right. Well, both locations on the right side are Invasive ductal…
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FGFR1 amplification
I am asking for collective wisdom for those that have this genetic mutation. FGFR1 amplification is reported to be in 10-27% in breast cancer (per FoundationOne). I progressed after 3+ great years on Ibrance/Letrozole. Recent liver biopsy report from Foundation One(F1) showed FGFR1 amplification and ATM inversion exon 55.…
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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) -Sulfur supplement
Is anyone else taking MSM? I started this week because I read that it can help with joint pain, inflammation, hair loss, nail damage and diverticulosis a new issue that has come up for me. I'm taking it in powder form, dissolved in a large glass of water. So far it is vile! I can taste it in my mouth all day. I'm just…
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Triple Negative IBC and Adjuvant Hormonal/Systemic Therapy
I am being treated as triple negative IBC even though I do have a 12% PR, making me ER-/PR+/HER2-. I understand that there are not many treatments specific to my cancer's hormonal makeup so TN was my designation. Of course as far as tri-modal treatment for IBC, it's a moot point; everyone gets the same…
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Any positive or "OK" experiences from Tamoxifen?
It is pretty much a sure thing that I will be taking Tamoxifen after radiation. I hear a lot of negative things, but want to hear if there is anyone having or who has had an "OK" or positive response to this drug. Thank You
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DIEP Flap Reconstruction 2016
I'm reading through the 2015 DIEP Thread and gathering tips: What to Have at Home: Walker? Recliner/Lift chair Stool for shower Lots of pillow to support arms and raise knees Button down pajamas, sized up one size for drains: post mastectomy camisole for around the house, a lanyard or a necklace of IV tubing to pin the…
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ymphovascular invasion not identified.
On July 6th almost a month ago now. I found out my 67 year old mom had breast cancer. My world completely changed. Instead of looking at articles about celebrities having affairs online. I've been looking biopsies and the terms that are included in them. Keep in mind I've been having to go to work 40 plus hours a week.…
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Cant deal with letrozole, is tamox an option?
I am seriously thinking about going off this med that I've faithfully taken for 2.6 years. I was hoping to make it 5, but the SE's are getting really old. I know my risk of recurrence is small, 3mm tumor found in 6 mm of DCIS, but there is risk. I am not sure how much? I will be talking to my MO on the 17th. I am 64 and…
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Focusing on the positive...
I have just realised that my breast clinic appt tomorrow is only to see the BS, and while I will beg her for an US, she may well tell me I have to come back for it, together with the mammogram. I feel such a fool, thinking my worries might be addressed so simply. Anyway, I have a cluster of silly things to ask, and it is…
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New hope for those of us with lymphedema!
Hope for us with lymphedema:
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27 year old with IDC and scared :(
First and foremost, being able to communicate with others going through the same thing as me really helps :) Thank goodness for this website and forum! I had itchiness in both of my breasts one year ago and mentioned it to my GYN, she felt both breasts and summed it up to PMS. Then came a dent, I thought it was from my…
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Class of 2009 - Sisters in the same time frame
I'd like to begin a topic for those of us diagnosed in 2009 with IDC. It would be great to have others who are going through the same things at the same times to talk with. We might find we are experiencing the same side effects of our hormone therapy or worrying about the same latest ache or pain. I am one month post…
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Newly diagnosed - triple effing negative
This is my first post here...I have read some of the other threads and have found it so helpful. I was diagnosed March 31st, right before the long weekend here. My doctor told me it was invasive ductal carcinoma, that it would require surgery, likely chemo, and that I would not hear anything over the long weekend, although…
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Testosterone cream
Has anyone been allowed to use locally applied testosterone to relieve genitourinary symptoms due to hormonal treatments?
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HER2+ update from OncLive
A recent email from OncLive.com highlights studies and treatments for HER2+ breast cancer, both early and MBC OncLive.com HER2+ Newsletter
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Need Your Tips for Members Newly Diagnosed Stage IV
Looking for your tips to share with members who have been newly diagnosed stage IV/metastatic. Being diagnosed with Stage IV/Metastatic disease involves a unique set of concerns. If you could give your newly-diagnosed-with-mets self advice/tips/encouragement, what would you say? Please post in the thread below. We're…
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Did anybody get tinnitus from taking Tamoxifen?
I have been on Tamoxifen for 1 month and start to get tinnitus which occurs all the time (not occasionally), when it's night it's worse 'cause it's much more quiet; and at day time when it's not very noisy I can feel it as well. Tinnitus is not mentioned on the material about SEs from Tamoxifen I got from the clinic....but…
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Has anyone experienced ear problems from being on Arimidex?
PLEASE HELP, I have clogged ears, ear pain and also on and off ringing. I know ototoxic drugs have been known to cause tinnitus etc. I've been on this drug for 7 years now. My ear problems started out of the blue 6 months ago. ( I have had all the normal testing from ENT's and other specialists) They say they don't know…
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BONE METS / JOINT PAIN Q & A
Hi Friends: I have a lot of questions. Some of them might sound silly. But I think we need a thread where Bone Mets questions can be asked and answered by those of you who have been diagnosed with this. Where did your Bone Mets start? Did you have pain? Does bone cancer ever start in joints? If anyone has any other…
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Study participants for #BlackDataMatters - $200 compensation
We hope you can give us some time today to complete your enrollment in the #BlackDataMatters Study. Our fight to eradicate Black Breast Cancer needs you! This research aims to determine the barriers to increasing the participation of black people diagnosed with breast cancer in clinical trials. You will earn $200 in…
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Seeking a unique treatment for lobular breast cancer
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/2107... Though the two main histological types of breast cancer -- lobular and ductal -- are treated with the same hormonal therapies, women with lobular breast cancer often have recurrence or metastasis of the disease several years after their initial treatment. In an attempt…
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FDA Approves Keytruda for Early-Stage TNBC
FDA Approves Keytruda for Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer July 27, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Keytruda plus chemotherapy before surgery, followed by Keytruda alone after surgery to treat early-stage triple-negative breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence. Read more...
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Keytruda Before & After Sx Improves Outcomes in Early TNBC
Keytruda Before and After Surgery Improves Outcomes in Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer July 27, 2021 The immunotherapy medicine Keytruda plus chemotherapy before surgery and Keytruda alone after surgery improved event-free survival better than chemotherapy alone in women diagnosed with early-stage triple-negative…
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