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• Metallic taste

  My final chemo treatment was a little over 3 weeks ag. How long does it take for the metallic taste to go away? Food doesn't really taste bad, it's just the nasty taste in my mouth

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  Started by trv4764

  Most recent by lw422

  Feb 25, 2023

  Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After
• Another paid survey

  Hi, everyone! This time they are looking for people who are ER+, Her2- who have been on hormone therapy but are no longer and are on second line or more. The list you've been on and are no longer incl…

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  Started by kbl

  Most recent by kbl

  Feb 25, 2023

  Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY
• First mammogram. Biopsy next week. Freaking out and so worried

  Hi. My name is Terrah. I had my first mammogram Tuesday as I'm over 40. Called back Wednesday. They found a mass right breast. US done that day. Radiologist recommends biopsy. I scheduled this for nex…

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  Started by tbassrn1981

  Most recent by moderators

  Feb 24, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• Rads + Lx Doesnt Improve Overall Survival forCertain Older Women

  Radiation After Lumpectomy Doesn't Improve Overall Survival for Certain Older Women Feb 21, 2023 For women ages 65 and older diagnosed with small, early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer,…

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 24, 2023

  Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After
• Rads + Lx Doesnt Improve Overall Survival forCertain Older Women

  Radiation After Lumpectomy Doesn't Improve Overall Survival for Certain Older Women Feb 21, 2023 For women ages 65 and older diagnosed with small, early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer,…

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 24, 2023

  Surgery - Before, During, and After
• Lump between collarbone and breast

  While rubbing some lotion on a new psoriasis plaque I founf a lump between my breast and my collarbone. Kind of an oblong c shape. About 1" above top of my breast, 2" below collarbone. Thought it was …

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  Started by kr124

  Most recent by kr124

  Feb 24, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• please delete

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  Started by abigailj

  Feb 23, 2023

  Caring for Someone With Stage IV (Metastatic) Disease
• Seeking Tamoxifen sucess stories

  Hello, I am in my early 50s, had a lumpectomy for stage 1, grade 3 breast cancer in December, was able to omit chemo due to my Oncotype score of 13, and am finishing radiation tomorrow. I have been pr…

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  Started by tmr2022

  Feb 23, 2023

  Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After
• Shorter Radiation Schedule Less Likely For Black Cancer Patients

  Shorter Radiation Schedule Less Likely For Black Cancer Patients Feb 20, 2023 Black people diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer were less likely to receive radiation on a shorter, or hypofractiona…

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 22, 2023

  Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer
• Ibc concern

  Hi everyone, I'm posting of concerns of my mom. She noticed around 5 days ago a bite below her nipple. She also seemed what to be a bite on her upper chest as well. The bite on her upper chest is just…

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  Started by sj089

  Feb 22, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• I’m back

  Hi everyone, I seem to post once a year or every couple years as I have issues after my screenings. I'm 39, extremely dense breasts. My mom had bc twice in her thirties, so I'm decently at risk. Last …

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  Started by elamom

  Feb 22, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• Help for edema post double mastectomy

  Bonjour from France and OUF! This gets old really quickly, doesn't it? I'm 11 days post-op after both breasts were removed (sentinel nodes only removed on the right side as the tumours on the left rem…

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  14 comments

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  Started by msp

  Most recent by anniepnw

  Feb 22, 2023

  Surgery - Before, During, and After
• Shorter Radiation Schedule Less Likely For Black Cancer Patients

  Shorter Radiation Schedule Less Likely For Black Cancer Patients Feb 20, 2023 Black people diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer were less likely to receive radiation on a shorter, or hypofractiona…

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 22, 2023

  Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After
• Full on canyon like dimpling freaking out

  A few months ago I started experiencing some pain, chalked it up to hormones. It persisted and worsened, then started being accompanied by what felt like an upcoming ingrown hair or something under th…

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  Started by buzzybee86

  Feb 22, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• Calcifications

  so I’m 42 and freaking out! I have had three annual mammograms since 2018 and all fine. Went to my annual yesterday and got the results uploaded to MyChart that I need to go for a diagnostic on left b…

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  Started by jennikayjul

  Most recent by thegen37

  Feb 22, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• In Search of post-op Physical Therapist recommendation

  Hi all, I have been experiencing pain around one shoulder since my mastectomy in Nov 2022. Does anyone have recommendation for a physical therapist in Downtown Manhattan, who has experience with post-…

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  Started by lunaire

  Feb 21, 2023

  Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
• Growing lump not seen on scan and now second lump beside it

  I’ve had mri with contrast, ultrasound and mammogram and none show a palpable lump. I found it last spring and doctor confirmed but it’s not visible. Since the spring it has increased in size and chan…

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  8 comments

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  Started by gretknee

  Most recent by maggie15

  Feb 21, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• Pathology

  Can someone explain this to me in layman’s terms??? I know they got good clean margins and found nothing in my lymph nodes when I had my DMX. And I had chemo before surgery. It has been a while since …

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  Started by loverofjesus

  Feb 20, 2023

  Surgery - Before, During, and After
• Successful Reconstruction After Losing TE's to Infection?

  So I had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with TE's at the very beginning of January. My incisions were not healing due to some necrotic tissue on both sides and possible infection, s…

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  Started by momgoose

  Most recent by peggums22

  Feb 20, 2023

  Breast Reconstruction
• My New Treatments: Piqray and Orserdu

  Today is Day Six on the former, Day Two on the latter. Wish me luck! Tina

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  Started by tina2

  Most recent by moderators

  Feb 19, 2023

  Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY
• Anyone with ATM gene variant that decided to have a mastectomy?

  Hello everyone. I finished chemo today and now trying to decide between a lumpectomy with radiation or a bilateral mastectomy. I'm seriously thinking about a mastectomy. Would anyone in a similar situ…

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  Started by lollypopgirl17

  Most recent by maggie15

  Feb 19, 2023

  Genetic Testing
• ATM gene mutation and mastectomy?

  Hi all, My name is Silvia , I'm 28 years old and I'm from Italy and I was diagnosed with breast cancer HER2+ stage 2 grade 3 Ki67 30% in March 2022. I'm now under treatment with neoadjuvant chemothera…

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  4 comments

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  Started by silviatrvz

  Most recent by jasmine000

  Feb 19, 2023

  Genetic Testing
• Breaking Research News on Practical Matters and Breast Cancer

  Breaking Research News on Practical, Day-to-Day Matters and Breast Cancer

  Announcement

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Share Your Experiences Of Life After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
• Important Links about Family & Family Planning Matters

  Family Planning: Breaking News about Fertility and Pregnancy Issues and Breast Cancer Breastcancer.org section on Fertility and Pregnancy Issues Podcast: Pregnancy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Fami…

  Announcement

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Family and Family Planning Matters
• Vaginal Laser Treatment Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors

  Vaginal Laser Treatment Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors, but Is It Effective? Feb 15, 2023 Although vaginal laser treatment seems safe for women with a history of breast cancer, it's not more effecti…

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Sex & Relationship Matters
• Helpful Links for Single People About Breast Cancer

  Dating After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Podcast: Dating and Breast Cancer

  Announcement

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Singles With Breast Cancer
• Important Links for the Latinx/Hispanic Community

  Special Report: Increasing Racial Diversity in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Breast Reconstruction in Women of Color: Tips on Getting the Care You Deserve Podcast: Just Ask: Increasing Diversity in Cl…

  Announcement

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Latinas/Hispanics With Breast Cancer
• Important Links for the Black Community About Breast Cancer

  Special Report: Increasing Racial Diversity in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Breast Reconstruction in Women of Color: Tips on Getting the Care You Deserve Podcast: Just Ask: Increasing Diversity in Cl…

  Announcement

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer
• Resources for MBC/Stage IV Caregivers

  We hope you find the following links helpful! MBC Caregivers Zoom Meetup; Tuesdays, Bi-weekly, 4pm ET. Register here. Learn: Caring for Someone With Breast Cancer Podcast: Caregiving for Someone With …

  Announcement

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Caring for Someone With Stage IV (Metastatic) Disease
• Higher Heart Failure Risk Lasts Long After Chemotherapy Ends

  Higher Heart Failure Risk Lasts Long After Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Ends Feb 14, 2023 Receiving anthracycline chemotherapy for breast cancer increases heart failure risk that lasts for many year…

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  Started by moderators

  Feb 18, 2023

  Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After