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last week I had liposuction and fat transferred to the breast area where I had a mastectomy. I also had a lift and reduction on the other side. I was a D on that side and now it's probably a small B. The fat transfer doesn't show any noticeable increase in the volume of the breast. I understand there are limits to what the…

Hi everyone, I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with breastcancer and is now undergoing treatment. She has expressed to me that one of the things that she is struggling with is not having any similarly aged people to talk to at the local support groups. I believe she has stage two breast cancer and she is in her…

Hello! Recently I noticed my doctors have started using AI to write up their chart notes. Everywhere I had said “I have concern about….”, the AI Monster wrote “I have anxiety about….” which to me is NOT the same at all. This last chart note was so humiliating (even my usually placid husband was shocked because he was there…

Please share below your experiences with PTS (post-traumatic stress) or PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). How has this affected your life, the way you feel, your relationships, activities? And how are you managing?

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19 years ago (43YO) - DCIS, Uni Mastectomy, no further treatments Now - Postmenopausal (3 years), swollen supraclavicular lymph node (same side as initial mast), PET scan also found 2 other lymph nodes - intramammary at 2nd rib, and mediastinal node (near spine and heart). ER+, PR+, HER2- Dr says it is a unique situation…

51 yr old high risk from family and had a mri. Found something. Was sent in for ultrasound. Now they have 2 spots in my right breast that waiting for biopsy appointment. Very scared. Dense tissue in both wonder if they should have done a ultrasound on the left too?

Many of you have experienced pain under the arms or felt "swollen" lymph nodes and have had reports that were just short of complete in describing them in my opinion. The overall size of a lymph node is more often less important than their internal architecture in breast cancer. The key is the thickness of the cortex and…

April 28, 2006…the day my life changed forever. As most of you know, it's hard to imagine life beyond those three words "you have cancer" (or in my case it was "we have a problem.") Soon after my diagnosis, my husband & I were on the sidewalk in Cannon Beach discussing my condition with a friend. We were approached by a…

Hi, I'm Vita.My mom is Stage 4 Triple Negative breast cancer, now metastasis to liver. We have to choose this week which chemo... does anyone have any experience with these 2 listed above? Any info will be appreciated...

I am reaching out to seek your opinion regarding the adjuvant treatment plan proposed by two different oncologists. By way of background, my mother is 68 years old and has already undergone breast-conserving surgery for a left breast lesion. The primary mass was removed successfully. During surgery, additional suspicious…

Just diagnosed with IDC with lobular features. ER and PR + and HER2 - I’m scheduled for surgery June 11th - a lumpectomy with a Sentinel node biopsy. My “non affected” breast hasn’t been checked/had an ultrasound … I believe this should have been done, or should be done prior to surgery. if this cancer is estrogen fed…

hey everyone. my first post. I am 18 months into treatment with stage 4 in bones. Ive had a couple late starts on treatment due to neutropenia and a gross gastric event shall we call it. anyone else really tired sometimes on this stuff?? I’m lucky fortunate to have stability on this stuff and very grateful for that but it…

I went for my first mammogram after treatment today. They didn't really tell me anything but I just checked the portal and my report was out there and it doesn't appear as if they found anything in either breast. For a brief second I felt ok but then I saw this "Breast MRI screening in six months (This patient has a…

Hey I just wanted to get someone else’s opinion. I just had a pelvic ultrasound done for some irregular bleeding,pelvic pressure and pain. I am 4 years on tamoxifen. It was done in my GYN’s office and was told the doctor would read it. I asked if it would be sent to a radiologist and they said no. It worries me with my…

has anyone switched from exemestane and noticed relief from some of the side effects of letrozole?

asking I went for a follow up 3D mamagram and very hurtful sonagram and afterwards was told they found a small spot in My left breast and to come back in six months I didn't like hearing that at all to wait to see if it grows I'd like it out immediately the doctor I went to afterwards didn't seem to think waiting was just…

I'm 48 and got the results back a few days ago…2.2 cm tumor left side ER+ PR+ HER- ki67 20.6% with atleast one confirmed positive node. I’m seeing the surgeon in a few days to discuss treatment. There is so much information and i don’t even know what questions to ask. My first grandbaby is due in a few weeks, I love my job…

I had a mri core biopsy 3.5 weeks ago, they took 12 core samples from a 2.6 cm linear nonmass enhancement found on mri. The biospy numbing was very painful because of the retroareolar area being the target. I had lots of bleeding and had to wear a compression wrap home, instead of a bra. I developed a large hematoma but…

I was unsure about where to post this, since I have a few questions that probably overlap with other groups—probably an atypical scenario. Was just diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer at the scar site of a previous lumpectomy (8 years ago) for tubular cancer—a rare and non-aggressive subtype. Pathology report also…

Hello all. I haven't posted in quite a while. In October 2025 I celebrated my 5 year cancerversary. On May 1,, 2026 I was in the ER for a completely different reason, and had a CT scan with contrast of my thorax. The results from the radiologist took longer than the ER docs expected. When they came back in to talk…

I just recently finished surgery and pathology. Imaging showed a complete response. But then path comes back as RCB 3! I had 2 nodes with extranodal extention and now have to go back for alnd. What the heck 😭 I need encouragement and maybe long term survivor stories. I’m 43 w 3 small daughters.

Three weeks ago I thought I might have a retinal tear when I woke up one morning with bright flashes in my eye. But my optometrist saw something different. Long story short he referred me to an ocular oncologist and she diagnosed me with breast cancer eye metastasis after almost 9 years NED. It's a rare location (only…

hi all – new here. I am HR positive her2- with one met to my bone. I had chemo, double mastectomy, radiation to my bone and chest/ breast and my ovaries removed. I am on letrozole and have done 1.5 cycles of kisqali. On a break bc of numbers. I started getting g my markers checked in January 1x a month and they are below.…

I am new to this forum and want to share my experience so far at this very early stage. I went in for surgery in mid-April for a lumpectomy / excisional biopsy) of what was previously diagnosed per biopsy as ADH (atypical ductal hyperplasia) which is a benign condition. Pathology of removed tumor upgraded me to IDC ( ER+/…

We’ve all had those “I wish someone had told me…” moments — whether it was about treatment, emotional health, relationships, body image, or navigating the healthcare system. What’s something you learned along the way that you wish you’d known earlier?

Any advice on best time of day to Anastrozole. Also wondering how much Herceptin infusions play into general tiredness & anxiety or is it lingering side effects from chemo & radiation. Could it also be all-of-the-above?!!

Diagnosed with big 7.5 tumor, lymph nodes involved. ER+PR+HER2- just finished AC chemo, did one taxol 11 weeks to go. I know I have a long road ahead, and I’m very frightened!! Any positive stories out there

Hello from Tokyo. I am currently undergoing treatment for Her2+++(ER+1%) The preoperative regimen is 12 doses of weekly paclitaxel and 4 doses of Phesgo every 3 weeks, and if the tumor does not disappear, EC will be added. I searched on X and found that there was one woman in Osaka,Japan who underwent a clinical trial of…