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Er+ Pr- her2- survivors?
hi. I’m really reaching out to see if there are any long term survivors of this type of bc. Online Google searches have me pretty scared. I’m 42. My oncotyoe was 21. Node negstive with stage 2A.
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Annual MRI Results - Extramammary findings?
Hello Everyone, I just turned 40 and alternate MRI and Mammogram/Ultrasound every 6 months due to family history. So far, they have been benign. This one says benign, but mentions "tiny bilateral pleural effusion". When I asked Dr. Google (I know…) about it, I saw both that this can be an indicator of really bad things,…
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fatigue
how do you deal with the fatigue and no appetite
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DCIS Stage 0 High Grade HR+
Hello to all you brave women!! I just joined this site and am making my first post. I am hoping for guidance and advice and what anyone else has done as I am feeling anxiety and some stress about what to do. I am 55 years old and was diagnosed in June at 54 years. (I just had a birthday in Oct) As in my title I was…
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Who's starting Radiation in November 2025? Let's gather here to share!
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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Post-tamoxifen and Lupron - Removing ovaries with hysterectomy or not? ER+/PR+/HER2-
I was diagnosed in 2020/age 40 with ER+, PR+, HER2- breast cancer. Unilateral mastectomy; no chemo/radiation; I finished my 5 years of Tamoxifen in September... and felt fine on it. When I stopped, I felt like I was on a crazy hormone rush with breast pain in my remaining side, which was scary. Then, I started having…
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Feeling ignored
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Anyone from Nothern Virginia
I am looking for swim reconstructions or Goldilocks . I am not finding any plastic surgeon . Can someone recommend it? Thanks
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Verzenio What has worked for you diarrhea
Hi Starting Verzenio today. Dr is starting me on 50mg 2x per day, to ease me into it. Do you have a regime that has worked for you in combatting diarrhea? I am going on vacation with my kids and I don't know how I'm going to manage it other than trying Imodium. TIA
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New Diagnosis - Recurrence less than 1 year
I had DCIS last year, had a lumpectomy with neg margins, no necrosis, 90% Er/PR positive. Tiny, so no additional testing. I did not do radiation, but i was on tamoxifen. Almost a year to the the day of my lumpectomy, I had a screening MRI. Two spots came up as “new” (I have extremely dense and “busy” breasts). Had to wait…
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Tamoxifen side effects
Hi, I am a 69 year old diagnosed with Stage1 HER 2 + ductal carcinoma 4 years ago. Ive been taking Tamoxifen for 3 years post lumpectomy for removal of a lump less than 1 cm. Lymph node testing was negative. I completed Radiation, but no chemo was recommended. Genetic testing negative and no family history. I have…
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cording (axillary web syndrome)
Good morning! I’m 4 weeks post op from lumpectomy with SLNB. About a week ago I noticed worsening range of motion in my arm and a “cord” in my armpit on the surgery side. The lymphedema RN confirmed its Axillary Web Syndrome (cording). Man is this painful and frustrating! I can feel the tightness thru my forearm. I have a…
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Early stage lymphedema???
I’m starting PT after lumpectomy and radiation. I had cording, breast swelling and some pitting in my skin BEFORE radiation, and all of that has continued with increased nerve compression. I’m sure there is fibrosis occurring as well. I have no swelling in my arm yet. My PT has advised I wear a compression bra daily and…
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Possibly second diagnosis
I haven't been on this page for quite a few years now. I had to walk away for a while for my mental health from all things breast cancer and pink. I am 14 years out from my 1st diagnosis of stage IIB ILC. I recently had some swelling and discomfort in the axillary area of the affected side (I am post bilateral mastectomy).…
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Keto
Hello Do you eat red meat and cheese? Thanks
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Stage III Cancer Survivors........20+ years and out
I was waiting for someone else to start this…..but I guess it will be me:))))). Oh how I wish there was this thread when I was diagnosed. I had a huge tumor…8cm… with at least 17 nodes positive….some with cancer just bursting out of them….and a bit in my skin. My prognosis was poor and as I traveled from oncologist to…
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What to do with old Flexi-Touch equipment?
Several years back, I was prescribed a Flexi-Touch pump. The garments I wore had velcro closures and I used the pump daily until the seams on the garments started getting holes in them probably from being pumped up daily for several years and they eventually wore out. I understand that now they have zippers instead of…
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Doxil pain
Hello. On my first round of doxil. Did anyone have a lot of upper and lower back pain?
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Honoring Beckie Child
We are deeply saddened to share that Beckie Child has passed away. Although her breast cancer remained in full remission, her metastatic colon cancer progressed. Beckie was an extraordinary member of our community—always offering thoughtful support, sharing her knowledge generously, and uplifting others through every stage…
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Seroma
Hello! I had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. My tumor was in the left breast at the 8 O’Clock position. I am having increased pain and some redness. I have a hard lump above my incision that continues to below my incision to my abdomen. This lump is painful and tender. I do not have any fever but this lump is concerning and I…
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21 years, am still here
I just had my 21st Anniversary and 4th Anniversary of Stage 4. Am still around. Have almost lost count of Faslodex and Ibrance. It is @ 52 cycles. So stay strong, there is hope
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Another biopsy after 2 years clear......
My wife was operated on for stage 0 DTIS and received radiotherapy at the end of 2023. She thought with today being the last day of the year, she would go and see the results of her latest followup checkup, which for work reasons, she has no way to get to the hospital until today. She just called me and said the doctor is…
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Podcast: Top Research From SABCS 2025
Top Research From SABCS 2025 December 12, 2025 The 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium featured four days filled with new research findings, poster presentations, and educational sessions. Marisa Weiss, MD, founder and chief medical officer of Breastcancer.org, offers her take on the top results. Listen to the episode…
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Podcast: Addressing the Skin Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
Addressing the Skin Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment December 12, 2025 At the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dr. Ian Tattersall, an oncodermatologist, was part of a panel focusing on body image, hair loss, and skin health after breast cancer treatment. Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Tattersall explain:…
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Podcast: Interactive Online Tool Improves Quality of Life in Young Breast Cancer Survivors
Interactive Online Tool Improves Quality of Life in Young Breast Cancer Survivors December 12, 2025 At the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Ann Partridge, MD, MPH, presented research on the Young, Empowered & Strong (YES) mHealth tool designed to better meet the emotional and physical health needs of young people…
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Lymph node removed but pathology says no evidence of lymphatic tissue found!
Has anybody had masectomy with sentinel lymph node removed but pathology says no lymphatic tissue found? I’m seeing breast surgeon tomorrow and oncologist next week. Will I need another procedure? I’m not sure I’m comfortable not having lymph node tested as this is my second time having breast cancer!
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Waiting on the results of the oncotype test
Hi there, I wanted to see if anyone out there has had the oncotype testing? I know everyone’s story (diagnosis, treatment, etc) is different. But I’m curious about the following if you’ve had the oncotype test: How long did it take for results to come back? If it was in the range of 16-25, were you offered to be part of…
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Radiation-Induced Fibrosis Risks: Connective Tissue and Autoimmune Disorders
Hello, I am 53yrs and was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) in May 25. I had a lumpectomy and SLNB in June. Histopathology: ER+ (95%); PR+ (2%); HER2 neg; Ki67 10%; N0 (node neg); I had two further surgeries. One for a bleeding complication and the other for a re-excision of the anterior margin.…
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“Close” margins
Hello I would like to see if anyone else has experienced this. I have invasive ductal carcinoma stage 2 ER+ PR+ HER2- my tumor was 18mm at the 8 O’clock position left breast. I had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. The margins were considered negative but the pathology report states the lateral margin was close. The distance from…
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Newly Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma with two affected lymph nodes
Newly Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma with two affected lymph nodes and I am so scared it has spread. Hoping to connect with anyone who has gone thru this. I have a 2.5 year old boy and I am 46 years old.