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Where did our thread go? Is anyone out there from our drinking group? Did I miss something - like we became too offesive or ...well, drunk? I would love to hear from you gals! Janie

has anyone tried this drug? there is a trial opening near me for combination of this and cdk4. not sure if two drugs in trials is less safe?

I have some very gently used items that I would really like to donate to someone. I know how expensive these items can be. If you are interested, please send me a private message. Happy to send pictures, answer questions, and mail to you or a loved one. 10 post-mastectomy vests, shirts, and hoodies (front-opening, with…

Having radiation therapy this October? Whether you’re preparing for your first session, settling into the routine, halfway through treatment, or counting down to your final appointment, this thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who…

my story.. DCIS, mastectomy direct to implant 8-27-26. Necrosis treated with Silvadene dressings. wound opened up, you could see implant. 9-26 implant removed. Deflated expander placed, necrosis cleaned up. I'm now 10 days out from that surgery. Hopefully no necrosis. Can't tell under steri strips. Hoping this heals well…

I swore I would manage this but recently figured out that all these health problems are actually side effects from tamoxifen. it started out manageable. horrific nausea but weed fixed that. hot flashes were annoying but occasional and did not last long. then i started getting severe stomach pains that confined me to bed…

Starting chemotherapy this October? Whether you’re preparing for your first infusion, in the middle of treatment, or nearing the finish line, this thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand the ups and downs of chemotherapy.…

Hi - I have been on Letrozole for 2 years (invasive ductal carcinoma, node positive, did chemo and radiation, double mastectomy and oophorectomy...was diagnosed right after my 46th bday). Recently I've had neuropathy for the first time (it moves around/switches which limbs it affects...strangest thing). Ruled out…

Just learned my score is 26 and I'm sure this adds chemo to my treatment. I'm afraid

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I didn't see a top for the Guardant testing so I thought I'd start one. Does anyone know what it means when the first Guardant test showed a PIK3CA mutation, and then ten months later, it doesn't show that? I might need to change my treatment if I no longer have this mutation!

Hi ladies, I'm looking for women in a situation like mine. I am treating now a triple-negative, HER2-low breast cancer recurrence. I had a full mastectomy and lymph node removal after the standard chemo for my first diagnostic. Just 2 months after I finished radiation, the cancer came back in my skin. I started Enhertu…

going through recovery. Having hard time sleeping. Right side hurts. Got drain tube taken out Wednesday. Have tissue expander. Going in next Friday to get saline put in. My arm feels like not recovering as quick as I wanted. Having hot flashes. Anyone going through this or has gone through this any advice

Hi there, newly diagnosed IDC July 2026. Had lumpectomy. ER/PR+, HER2-, negative lymph nodes, stage 1A. Tx plan was radiation and tamoxifen. Derailed as my oncotype came back at 26. New tx plan with chemo, radiation and AI. Oncologist at Fred hutch is recommending either TC or CMF and said both are as efficacious. Not…

I found a couple of older threads about Arimidex, but they covered a large time span with a gazillion posts, so I thought I would start a new thread for Arimidex/Anastrozole users. I am starting on Anastrozole today. Plan is to take it for 5 years, possibly longer. I already have osteopenia and osteoarthritis (limited to…

Hi Recent mastectomy, 13cm lobular plus 3mm tumor in node. Just starting kisqali while I heal up and plan for radiation which should start in about 4 or 6 weeks. My radiation onc said she normally asks people to stop kisqali while receiving radiation. I told my med onc and it didn't seem like they'd heard this before.…

Having surgery in October—whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery and navigate…

I have an appointment for my first chemotherapy appointment I’m anxious about it. Taxol

I’ve micro calcifications in 2 mammograms and results in BI-RAD 4, just yesterday I’ve the biopsy completed . I’m very worried if I need start with a specialist or I can continue with my family doctor. I can’t wait to hear my results

I concluded my 5 year regimen of Tamoxifen in August 2024. While taking Tamoxifen, I had terrible bone and joint pain in my lower extremities that was only alleviated by strong pain killers. I was delighted to reach my 5 year mark, stop taking the pain killers, and remain cancer free! However this bone and joint pain…

I have just finished two years of abemaciclib, following on from surgery, chemo and radiotherapy. I was lucky that just as I finished radiotherapy, Verzinio was approved in the UK for stage 3 BC patients with high risk of recurrence. Given the pretty awful side effects as well as the timing, it means that there aren't many…

is anybody in a trial with cdk2 inhibitors ?

Hello, I had my lumpectomy on September 15th and received my pathology report day. I did feed my report into ChatGPT and the doctor also called me. The results were worse than I was hoping (although i know in certain respects I'm fortunate). The tumor size was 1.4CM with a mix of ductal and lobular. Is that common to have…

Having to explain your breast cancer experience can be daunting, taxing, frustrating and feel just downright impossible. No one really "gets it" than those who've walked this path. If you could share just one thing with those around you about what it's like to live with breast cancer, what would you say? Share with us…

"The Ultimate Guide to Fashion for Women with a Single Mastectomy" Here is a fantastic article encouraging single-breasted women to embrace their new body and leverage it to create their own unique style. Anna Robinett, @closetladyflatfashion on Insta and double-mastectomy breast cancer warrior, offers advice on textures,…

I will probably get the results before anybody here responds, but I am just really puzzled, so here goes. I just had my stereotactic (mammogram guided) breast biopsy for suspicious calcifications yesterday afternoon. They got some samples of the calcifications and some from the non-calcifications (I assume nearby,) The…

If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, what were some of the most meaningful gifts you received, whether material or non-material? Were there any gifts or offers that weren’t helpful? And if you're a caregiver, what gifts or gestures have you given that seemed especially appreciated? Share your suggestions and…

i would love to connect to some nice ladies from my state since support groups are not available out here in the sticks and boondocks... 1/21/15 Apparently the thread I started has gotten a life of its own...im glad it has become so enjoyed by so many.

This is a way for us to find each other, please add your post so everyone can be found. We can discuss on this thread (hope this works out!)

I hosted a booth at our recent Making Strides walk boosting visibility for aesthetic flat closure. We had at least 6 flatties attending, five of us were openly flat, and three of us were showing our scars. I had a really interesting chat with some high school cheerleaders whose team had shown to perform and cheer for the…