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Growing mass
Hi I was diagnosed with ADH 13 years ago when I was in my 30's. Had a few biopsies since then but everything came back normal. I went recently for my mammogram/ultrasound and was called back for a diagnostic ultrasound. The impression states: Left breast mass at 11:00 1 cm from the nipple which demonstrates interval…
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When do supraclavicular node require surgical removal?
I am diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer with -/-/+ (her2 strong positive). It has invaded many lymph node, including my left collar bone nodes (supraclavicular nodes). I am stage 3c. I am in the middle of chemo targeted therapy(TCHP) cycles. I was told that at the end of TCHP, if there is still high SUV value for that…
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TSA Advice? Bilateral Mastectomy
I am looking for advice about getting through TSA screening without extra embarrassment. I had a bilateral mastectomy, no reconstruction, all healed now. I am comfortable with this new body in everyday situations and also at my community swimming pool where I work out without prostheses. But I am terrified of TSA. During…
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Drinking cold things feels weird after mastectomy
Every time I take a drink of ice cold water (or anything ice cold), it feels as though someone is pouring ice cold water down my chest on the outside! It takes my breath away! Is this normal?
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Grade 3 long term survivors
Hi diagnosed last year with a primary breast cancer aggressive Grade 3 in two nodes. I wondered if anyone had long-term survivor stories. I'm terrified of secondary and have read lots of posts of survival but they tend to be stage 3 but grade 1 or maybe 2. Is there anyone with a Grade 3 in nodes with a positive story.…
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HER 2 Positive
Just got my results today and I'm in a tail spin! ER+++ (90%)Pr+(10%) HER 2 +++(90%), concerns with attachment to chest wall (2.9 cm). Met with the Nurse Navigator today and she is trying to get an MRI scheduled before we are to leave for a ten day trip on April 4 (app. with surgeon is supposed to be on the 20th and she is…
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Large lump found
Hi all. This morning I found a large lump in my right breast. I have just been to doctors and she checked my armpits (all fine) She said the lump was large but she could move it around and didn't seem sinister. She said a possibility is because of hormones. I am 44 and my period came yesterday although I am starting to get…
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4C BIRADS and really worried
Hi All- I am new in this forum and am just starting even learn about breast and it's diagnosis. I have always had normal mammograms and went in for diagnostic and got categorized as 4C yesterday—which I know is not good. I keep reading about metastatic cancer and I keep thinking about all the worst case scenarios that…
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How does a lump feel like?
Hello, i am 21 years old. Today i felt a lump about the size of marble on my right breast and then when i grabbed it and held it properly it felt much bigger - about the size of a tennis ball - . If i try and squeeze or push it, i can move the lump along to the left or right, or up or down. Its literally feels like theres…
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Triple positive invasive ductal and lobular breast cancer
:( I’m a 41 year old single mother to one. Living in Canada just diagnosed with triple positive invasive ductal and invasive lobular carcinoma. Preliminary grade 2/3. I’m looking for others with a similar diagnosis to chat with.
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Second primary breast cancer. Other breast...
Hi! I am quite a ways down the line from my Oct, 16, 2025 dx. of Second breast cancer in the other breast. But definitely wanted to make sure to get a discussion going ..As I saw few posts on Second primary breast cancer when I was diagnosed. Background: 1st Diagnosed at 49 years of age April 2014- Left Breast. stage 1…
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Period while on zoladex
My question is why i am on my period, if i had my injection on March 5? I was diagnosed on February 2023 and soon after i started zoladex. Since than it happened 2 times to have my period, only once it was my fault i forgot about one injection. Now it happened again but i had my injection. Next month its 6 months since i…
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Waiting for biopsy results, scary!
Found a lump just below my collarbone, referred for diag. mammogram and ultrasound. The mammogram didn't show anything as the lump is so high but the ultrasound was Birad 5 with irregular hypoechoic mass with irregular margins, echogenic rind, internal vavascularity and posterior shadowing, possible involvement of…
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Found a lump in Arm Pit - Oppostte Breast Cancer Side.
Hello, I have a history of breast cancer, and I found a new lump in my armpit on the opposite side from where I previously had breast cancer. I'm a bit freaked out! I don't have any lump in that breast or any signs of a recurrence. I've had a mamogram in November 10th with an all clear. I also had a bone scan in September.…
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Stopping Lupron
I have been taking Lupron and AI for nearly 5 years. I started at 49 and next month will be 55. My side effects have been really bad and I honestly can’t take it anymore. I have noticed that my symptoms depend on days of month in my Lupron cycle. I have a few good days before the shot and a few good days after, but then…
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Young her2+ BC Patients and Survivors. Hopeful stories
Hello, Ladies! I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer (triple positive) at age 28. I’m looking for other young patients who’ve had breast cancer long time ago. Please share your stories about fighting HER2+ or +++. Stage? ERPR? Ki67? Treatment? If you are or your friends under age 40 when diagnosed, would you mind…
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Her2+ ER PR - KI-67 70-80% lymph node involved
This has been a road my nightmares were made up of. I’m 42 and I never imagined this for myself. Needless to say I’m sure none of us imagined this. I’m terrified to say the least and all roads lead to a fight we have to fight that unfortunately we have to pray for it to never come back. That’s the thing that gets me I…
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Electric pulse therapy users for MBC?
Has anyone seen this, or have any experience with this? I have MBC right now just breast and bone, (but have previously had cancer in my brain, liver, and leptomeningeal). I'm especially interested in the bone-benefit, since that is the most widespread. Not sure this youtube link will post, but the title on youtube is "New…
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Fat necrosis, Bi-Rad 2
hi all, DMX 9 years ago for DCIS. (2017) Been followed since then for ultrasounds every 6 months as precaution. recently felt a small, firm pea sized lump in non cancerous side. Both ultrasound and mammogram came back as Fat Necrosis. Had the breast surgeon and two radiologists look at the imaging. My question.. why NINE…
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Benign adenosis with discordant results
I have a 17mm lump in my left breast. The imaging (mammogram and ultrasound) looked highly suspicious (e.g., BIRADS 3), but the two separate biopsies only showed benign adenosis, therefore, the results are discordant. I am also experiencing nipple discharge (yellow colour). At this stage, I have declined to have a…
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Delayed Reconstruction..5 wks post up. What did he do??
Hi everyone. I am five weeks postop and due to see my surgeon this Wednesday.. I’m trying to prepare myself because what I asked for and what he did seem to be two different things. I had existing implants and decided on doing a simple explant with a lift on my good side.. on my cancer side he has done a tuck and roll with…
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Letrozole
Hi, I have been taking letrozole for 1.5 years and have decided to stop. I had stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. Treatment involved partial mastectomy, 20 treatments of radiation and letrozole 10 mg daily for 5 years. The hot flashes, insomnia and fatigue is really affecting my quality of life. I’m curious how many of you…
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Iron Infusion—have you had one?
Hello Friends: I had a phone appt with my MO today. We talked about my blood work. My iron deficiency panel is just not changing much. My ferritin hasn’t gone above 27. It’s 16 now. She said it should be around 100.My body isn't absorbing iron so she is ordering a iron infusion. Have any of you had iron infusions? Are…
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Contemplative practices - Affirmations, white light visualizations, healing meditations
Do you have a contemplative practice? A spiritual lifestyle ? imagery or healing meditations you like? Let’s share the love of positive affirmations and meditations. I just finished Ian Gawler's book You Can Conquer Cancer , and I was reminded how much I love self healing practices. I do white light meditations every…
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BRCA2 gene mutation of uncertain significance.
Hello everyone, I have been diagnosed with Stage 2 BC recently. Got my genetic report yesterday. I have got a finding of BRCA2 Variant of uncertain significance c.9307A>G and MSH6 VUS c.943T>A Anyone with similar mutation? I have a family history of breast cancer in mother and sister. Genetic testing not done in them.…
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Listing our BRCA mutations - maybe we can find matches
My idea is that we can use this topic to post our genetic mutation on the off chance that we can find someone else with the same mutation. I realize that this is a long shot because there are so many variations, but what the heck? I tried searching FORCE for mine with no luck. Here's my family's: BRCA2 - 2024del5
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Share your story of Genetic Testing
Dear Members, Would you be willing to share your story about genetic testing? (no pressure, only if you are inspired!) We are interested in the following questions: What led you to doing the testing? What were your results, and what choices have you made based on the findings? Was payment an issue? How have you discussed…
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Architecture distortion with benign biopsy but sent to MRI and surgeon
Hi everyone, I am new here and just went through a roller coaster with my breast exams over the past week. Hoping to get some help and support from this group. I am 38 and just finished breastfeeding my 1 yr old. I did my first mammogram last Friday and got callback for diagnostic mammogram followed by ultrasound. I was…
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Long term "high oncotype test" survivors
Is there any long term survivors who have had a high oncotype score. I know that this test is relatively new but I also know that it has been on the market at least 4 years. So I know that "long term" regarding this test isn't very long term. I had it done 3 years and 4 months ago. My oncotype score was 52. My onc told me…
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Should Phytoestrogen foods be avoided in ER+?
Hello everyone, I have been recently diagnosed with Stage 2a BC Grade 3 IDC HR+ Her2 neg. Currently I am on Letrozole. Should I avoid foods with phytoestrogens like soy, berries, flaxseeds, walnuts, dates, prunes?