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News: 5 Breakthroughs That Could Transform Breast Reconstruction
Cool stuff! Tell us what you think about these futuristic techniques coming down the pike! We'd love to hear from you below. https://www.breastcancer.org/news/new-breast-reconstruction-techniques —The Mods
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9 years on Faslodex
I had a radical mastectomy in 2000 w/chemo, radiation the whole 9 yards. It was in my chest wall. I did not have reconstruction. I had 2.5 years on arimodex and 2.5 on another aromatase inhibitor. In 2017 I was diagnosed with Mets to my left lung. I’ve been on Faslodex for 9 years. I’ve been lucky, tumors have shrunk and…
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💗 June 2026 Surgery Roll Call — You’re Among Friends Here 💗
If you have surgery coming up in June —whether it's a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, or another procedure—this thread is for you. This is a place to connect with others who understand what it feels like to count down the days, manage the unknowns, and prepare for surgery and recovery. Whether you're feeling calm,…
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Palbociclib and Letrozole
Hello. My wife of 77 years has been taking these two drugs for 5.5 years. They have stopped the Cancer returning. Over the last 6/9 months she has developed ‘brain fog’ type symptoms and short term memory loss. Neither are age related. I have discovered that long term use of Letrozole can impair cognitive function and I…
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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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31 yo, sclerosing adenosis, family history, more symptoms in 6 months time, becoming concerned
In October 2025 I was diagnosed with sclerosing adenosis. I do understand this is a benign condition, but according to the NIH, and Mayo Clinic studies, the damage the disease causes creates a “breeding ground” for certain cancers - carrying a 1-2 fold increased risk of developing these cancers in 15 years time. It’s…
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Biopsy on red/bruised breast that previously had cancer
hi all, I write worried about my mom, and I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience. 3-4 years ago she had a very early stage cancer in her right breast, it was removed and she had radiation, she says about 3 weeks worth. She has been good since. Tuesday she woke up with that breast bruised at the top toward the…
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Diagnosed with LCIS and ALH on the right breast and ADH on the left
Diagnosed with LCIS and ALH on the right breast (affected area: 10cm8cm5cm) and ADH on the left breast. Lots of lumps on both breast. One surgeon suggest excisional biopsy for both affected area. It will include removal of part of affected area of right breast. Second surgeon said I can consider bilateral mastectomy with…
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Weight loss after chemo/radiation; on Lupron and Letrozole
Prior to diagnosis, my weight was ~160 pounds. During chemo/radiation, my weight went up to 173 pounds. I finished radiation end of January, and started Lupron in January and letrozole in April (I had chemo brain and completely forgot I had to take letrozole). I only recently noticed rapid weight loss In what seems like 2…
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Tratzumab Herceptin Thigh Injections
is anybody having tratzumab or herceptin thigh injections? Did anybody have botox whilst on these injections? Any side effects? Im getting issues with stiff knees/hips and bloating/water retention. Would a glass of wine or drinking black tea be ok on these drugs?
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Caregiver to my Daughter
I am new here. I literally found out yesterday my Daughter has Breast Cancer and she's 7 1/2 months pregnant I just need someone to guide me and talk with me, I do not know the journey she will be on and how to help her.
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vaginal estrogen cream
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Recently Diagnoised
Just found out my diagnosis 2 weeks ago. Have felt like I have been in an emotional fog until a few days ago. It was just too big for me to wrap my head around. Too many questions and variables to think about. Guess I needed to process through it. I am happy to have found this place. The information has been invaluable. I…
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🌟 May 2026 Radiation Roll Call — Come As You Are, We’re Right Here With You 🌟
If radiation is part of your plan this May, we’d love for you to join in here. ☀️ This isn’t just a check-in—it’s a place to connect with others who understand the routine, the build-up, the questions, and the quiet strength it takes to show up day after day. Whether you’re counting down to your first session, in the…
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One Chemo Medicine Before Surgery for Early-Stage HER2-Positive Breast Cancer May Be Better Than Two
One Chemo Medicine Before Surgery for Early-Stage HER2-Positive Breast Cancer May Be Better Than Two Feb 5, 2025 Abraxane instead of Taxotere and carboplatin led to a better response and fewer serious side effects. Read more…
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Breast cancer
I'm 32 years old and this is my second biopsy within about 2 months. First biopsy I had was on both breast. Now I had surgery on May 8th, 2026. I had a Left central lumpectomy. I'm worried I could have cancer. Also I won't know results for about two weeks. I now hate the way my left breast looks, it scares me and has my…
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Bodily feelings (side effects?) that are difficult to put into words
I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer with a high oncogene score. I finished chemo and surgery and am now on letrozole and Kisquali (been about 6 weeks). I wonder how many others feel like "their body is dealing with something" but don't know how to put it into words. I do have some digestive issues, some joint pain,…
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Scared to death
I am 73 and have just been diagnosed with stage 2b triple negative breast cancer. Will be starting 4 months of chemo and immunotherapy shortly —then surgery—then who knows! Is there anyone out there that has had a similar experience with a decent outcome. I really need some encouragement right now
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When to stop taking Ibrance? Been Taking for Almost 4 years
Hello everyone, Trying to see if there are fellow people in the same boat as my mother. She was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer March 2017 (almost 4 years ago) when they found a tumor in her bones (metastasis). Since 2017, she's been taking Ibrance. In the first year, her tumor markers 15-3 and 27-29 fluctuated a lot…
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Just got biopsy result
Received my biopsy result today for 14mm stage 2 no lymp nodes involved Im 64,back in Feb was told it was just a 9mm cyst.Then in May had colonoscopy that found cancerous polyp,they did a CT scan of chest abdomen and pelvis which showed lump in breast had grown and suspicious.I was devestated with news today after going…
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I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
A little birdie told me to come back and save the day......
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Worried about continuing with Letrozole
Hi, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer 41/2 years ago. Because of the advanced metastasis I was put on Letrozole, Palbociclib and Venetoclax. The drugs have kept me alive and continue to do so, but the Letrozole is really taking its toll on me. I'm 54 and feel like 80. I am barely able to walk and that is with a…
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Brain MRI every 6-12 months?
Have any of you been told to get a Brain MRI every 6-12 months "just in case" by your MO? Before starting treatment 2 years ago, I asked my local MO if I should have a Brain MRI and she stated, "Only if you are having symptoms." At that time I also had an MO at a distant teaching hospital. She insisted I have a Brain MRI…
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Asking for Tips - Starting Chemo Next Week
My port goes in Friday and I start 4 cycles of TC chemo that are three weeks apart on June 30. I decided to not mess around won’t cold capping but embrace the opportunity to get purple hair that I’ve wanted for 40 years. With that, what are people doing while they just sit there and wait for hours for the infusion? What…
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Partners support, aloofness and anger
I don’t know how to cope with being two weeks post op mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction and my partners anger and avoidance. My husband is arguing with me every day now we’re at home from the hospital. Thankfully his mom is here helping and he doesn’t act out in front of multiple people. I have teens 50% of the time…
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The Next Person Game
In this game you make a statement about the next person. The next person answers true or false to that statement. They then make a statement for the next person, and so on. Example: If the person before me stated - The next person owns a dog. I would answer - True - and add my statement - The next person has curly hair.…
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Doing Well on Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs)
I read a suggestion that someone should start a topic for women who are NOT experiencing severe SEs while taking Arimidex, Femara, or Aromasin. I'm about to start taking Arimidex and when I read about the potential SEs I get discouraged. Maybe others would also like to hear about positive experiences. We would love to hear…
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ILC Long Term Survivors
Does anybody know people, or are you someone who has survived ILC long term, (more than 5 to 10 years) without a recurrence? Please post! I was diagnosed in 2004, and think I am fine, but, as I see from the boards, you can never be 100% sure. Thanks! Nancy
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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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Her2+++ ER- PR- novo stage IV
I’m her2+++ ER-PR- novo stage IV, had multiple tumors in both lungs. I started in 08/2022 with Taxol Herceptin Perjeta. Stopped Taxol after 18 rounds and still continue every 3 weeks with Herceptin Perjeta. December 2022 after I completed Taxol all my tumors were gone so for the moment 2 years NED. Anybody longer than 5…