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Hello, I had a few lymph nodes removed at the end of February, as well as a single mastectomy. I'm experiencing intermittent hand tingling and numbness. Can anyone relate and what have you done to relieve or eliminate the symptoms? Thank you for sharing your insights!

Hello All- I was diagnosed a few weeks ago- Stage 1, triple negative breast cancer . I will be having my nipple sparing mastectomy in a week and was leaning towards bilateral until the PS casually mentioned the loss of sensation. I'm like "what!?!? you need to START with that in our convo, not end with it!" he said they is…

Hello. I am 8 years out from my breast cancer. It was small and found early but it was in the high range for recurrence, so I had both chemo and radiation and took an aromatase inhibitor for five years. At the end of five years, my risk assessment was a 6.7% chance of recurrence. However, my last blood test showed my…

I’m 73 and was recently diagnosed with ILC. I had a lumpectomy along with 4 sentinel nodes; 2 of which were positive. I see my surgeon next week and will be starting 4 weeks of radiation followed by an estrogen blocker along with a second drug. I would like to connect to others with a similar diagnosis.

Hi. I have a scan tomorrow to see if my cancer has shrunk. Since I'm ER/PR+ with a low oncotype I've been doing endocrine therapy. Tamoxifen did not work and it grew 2mm. Switched to ovarian suppression therapy with letrozole. If this hasn't helped I think it's straight to surgery. My MO said there's a low chance chemo…

I am 79 years old and have lobullar ILC breast cancer, stage 1 in both breasts. They are doing a lympectomy in a couple of weeks and also removing lymph nodes that are not cancerous, just for safety sake. Also have to do radiation for 3-6 weeks. How is the recovery for this type of surgeries? And the likely hood it will…

I want help knowing how I can support her and help her through this difficult time

After Discussing my options with my Dr prior to surgery, I wanted to have the DIEP Flap procedure. I had CT scan done and my blood vessels are weak so I need to get implants- I have researched so much I’m now confused. I am 5 weeks post op double mastectomy, i was a double DD before and want to go smaller Reconstructive…

Starting chemo this May? We’re really glad you found your way here. This isn’t just a post to read—it’s a space to land, to talk, and to be understood by people who truly get it. 💛 Chemo brings a lot with it—the build-up, the questions, the unknowns, the strength it takes to keep showing up. However you’re walking into…

I've just had a lumpectomy that was diagnosed 5 years ago. I was afraid of surgery because I didn't want radiation which I was lead to believe would have been necessary so I relied on estrogen blocking Letrozole and Kisqali. The y finally stopped working so I had a lumpectomy and 18 lymphnodes removed. The surgery was a…

I have a silicon? prosthesis. All of a sudden today I discovered these weird little black bumps on it bumping up from under the surface. It's not on the side close to the chest, it on the side furthest from the body. This is a really bad time for this to happen. Has anyone ever seen something like this? Does anyone have…

I had a lumpectomy on right breast followed by radiation last year 2018 for DCIS and was diagnosed with another DCIS by biopsy Oct 21, 2019 post MRI same on right breast. I am a BRCA2 mutation gene carrier so I decided to go for double mastectomy this time as all medical team had advised me since they found I was a gene…

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

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…

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,…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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