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Envita Medical Centers
has anyone heard of Evita medical center or possibly have had any personal experiences you would be willing to share? I have TNMBC with mets to spine, lung, liver and spleen and while I am pleased with my care my husband anand I want to explore all options. Any insight into this or other "non tradiotional" facilities would…
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mastectomy site feels stiff
I had a single mastectomy three weeks ago. My chest feels still. Feels like I'm wearing a tight bra on that side when I'm not wearing any bra. The plastic surgeon - one week post surgery - said this is normal and will go away. I had a post-op visit with a PA in the general surgery dept this week and she said it may not go…
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
We would like to create a slide show gallery of our YOUR art! Paintings, sketches, ceramics, sculpture, crafts, gardens, quilts, photography, jewelry, stained glass, mosaics, poetry .... you name it! We may show this slide show at our annual Rock the Ribbon event on October 22nd. Please post photos here, even if you have…
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Just diagnosed, feeling shocked, anxious, lost
Hello, I've been on this forum for the last several days and just joined today as my GP advised me this afternoon that my biopsy results came back confirming breast cancer. I don't have much info other than the size of lump which is 3.75cm x 2.75 cm x 2.75 cm. Feeling all over the place with this diagnoses and also kicking…
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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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Herceptin - Quick Side Effects Poll
Hi, This is a quick & easy resource for the people who are going to begin Herceptin and the people already on Herceptin. If you are looking for what others have experienced, this is the place. If you are DONE with chemo (or else the side effects are too tangled), please briefly list your Herceptin side effects and state…
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Estradiol levels not dropping
I had a total hysterectomy and was on bio-identical hormone therapy (pellets) for over 10 years. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. I had a lumpectomy with a lymph node dissection and radiation. I'm now seeing a medical oncologist and he has me on 20 mg of Tamoxifen until my estradiol levels decrease and then…
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Stage IV NED crew : lets support each other
Well, I'm now a stage four NED girl, and would like to connect with other stage four people who are also in remission. Could this be a thread for supporting us all through the complex world of stage four remission, check ups and routine scans, anxiety, side effects, ongoing treatment, expectations from family and…
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Excisional Breast Biopsy
Hello there. This is all so new and overwhelming, but reading your stories is so moving and inspirational. I had an abnormal yearly mammogram in February with follow-up scans, an ultrasound, and a core needle biopsy in September. They were unable to obtain microcalcifications needed for testing after retrieving 15 tissue…
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Starting radiation October 2025? Let's support each other!
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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Capivasertib and fulvestrant injection
Hi All, just about to start this treatment and was wondering if there is anyone already on this combo and could share their experience with me. Thanks in advance 😊
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Poll: How does Breast Cancer Awareness Month make you feel?
Select the answer below that best matches your emotions and expand your thoughts in the thread below.
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nerve pain in first few weeks after recovery
Hi there! Sorry this is going to be longg… TLDR: OWWWWWWWI!!! I had lumpectomy and breast reduction on both sides on 10/9. I've ben having nerve pain which feels like a pretty bad sunburn in most places and in a couple spots like an itch. (at one point it covered my whole chest & upper abdomen down to a few inches above…
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Letrozole and osteoporosis
hi. I have osteoporosis due to letrozole. The bone loss is severe and my doc is concidering injection instead of risedronate pills that I am taking now to fight osteoporosis more effectively. I am 5 years out. Why if I reduce the letrozole dosage from every day to every two days? Anyone did this or any of your oncologists…
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Tampa Bay, FL BC Survivors
Would love to find sister support in my community who understand the struggles of trying to "go back to normal" after treatment
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Taxotere vs. 12 Weekly vs. 4 Biweekly Taxol: Advice from Those Who’ve Been There?
Dear all, I’d really appreciate your insights as I’m struggling to make a decision on how to continue. I’ve had a bumpy start with neoadjuvant chemo and have now completed 2 of 4 EC cycles. I’m hormone-positive, HER2-negative, with IDC grade 3. After EC, I’ll move on to either Taxol or Taxotere. A second-opinion oncologist…
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Treatment plan
Hello! I'm 56 yrs old and found my lump a year ago. It appeared almost overnight and I assumed it was a cyst or a byproduct of the life long fibrocystic disease I had growing up. Finally broke down and had it checked. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 2, Grade 3, Estrogen positive, Her2 positive. I am scheduled for a…
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Reoccurrence
I 42 was diagnosed in 2018 with Estrogen and Progesterone positive breast cancer, Her2 negative. Back in July I was told I had pneumonia kept going back for cheat x-rays, and had a CT in July that didn't say anything about a reoccurrence. I went to the ER because I was having pain in my leg and the week before it was pain…
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Second DCIS, same breast, strong family history -- remove one breast or both?
I had DCIS 18 years ago, treated with lumpectomy and radiation; I was 41 and premenopausal at diagnosis. I tried Tamoxifen but stopped after 6 weeks because I couldn't tolerate it. Now I have DCIS again, same breast. My sister was diagnosed with advanced invasive breast cancer at 39. I tested as BRCA negative 18 years ago.…
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Can you say “no” to chemo?
it’s been a whirlwind since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After the lumpectomy they said it was stage 2a with 2 lymph nodes affected, which they removed. I had a cat scan afterwards with a slightly suspicious node nearby. I had been told that I would have radiation for 4 weeks followed by hormone blockers for 5 years…
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Benign papillomas after biopsy
Im postmenopausal. Biopsy for palpable lump was benign papilloma. I never had a papilloma before. I have extreme dense breasts. I have to have lumpectomy to confirm benign. I was considering having double mastectomy even if benign. What are your thoughts please?
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I Don't Know What To Do!🥺
Hi! Im here cause I dont what to do, my mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer and it's an advanced cancer. She already had her left breast removed and now undergoing a chemotherapy. She's now in her third session. My mom keep on having episodes of pain all over her bones, and this always happen every night and also…
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Microfat grafting or BRAVA doctor recommendations
There is already a great forum regarding micro fat grafting and some really supportive posters that have been through the process. Although some have posted doctors in their area, I thought I would start a discussion where we could post the PS doctors in our own areas so it's easier for people to research and contact those…
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2017 BC Diagnosis…how are you doing?
Hello Friends:💐 It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in. I’m curious how my 2017 friends are doing. Have you had a recurrence? Is all going well? I’d love to know how everyone from 2017 is doing. I’m doing well. This site has been a huge support to me and I just want to thank you all again for your support. I look forward…
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Starting Chemo July 2025? Gather here for support!
Join together to share experiences. Discuss your chemo regimen, how to prep, what to expect, how you're feeling, side effects you're having and tips to alleviate them. We're all here to support you - you've got this!
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Bra recommendations
double mastectomy in May with expanders. Radiation finished in September. I have a lot of swelling on one side. I don’t usually wear a bra because my sports bras feel like they make the swelling worse by the end of the day. Any recommendations for a bra that also helps to drain lymph nodes and can help with breast swelling?
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TEs. A Beginner's Primer
Hi. If you've found this thread, you are probably interested in information, tips and help. We'll all do our best to help. We'll post links to several other threads that may be of help as well. But many of us realized that we were scaring Newbies on the TE Trouble Board and that there should be an information Board…
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Maryland pending surgery next week
Hello I would really like to connect with somebody on a local level. I live in Maryland northern Baltimore County. Does anybody out there? Think they would like to connect with me? I will send more
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Mastectomy or 3rd try
I was diagnosed with grade 3 DCIS in April. I had a partial mastectomy, 3 of the locations did not have wide enough margins but were clean. Dr recommended a second surgery to get the margins needed. Heard back from him yesterday and one of the three had DCIS. The surgeon was surprised at that based on my imaging and the…
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Why am i still smoking?
Two years out of stage 2 er+ pr+ Gave up drinking dont miss it but can not shake the cigs although only one a day... maybe two. Anyone have any help/ words anything?