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I found 2 lumps in my breast in Jan. 2026, ( Mamo of last yr. did not pick them up) My Dr. worked fast, got me into a surgeon in Lewiston, Id. I have Metastic Breast Disease, surgery on Feb. 5th. Removing 1 Breast, yesterday follow up, to find I am " cancer free." The Surgeon removed 6 lymph nodes, 3 under my arm, 3 from…

Hi, I'm looking to connect with other women in their 40's. I'm 46, was diagnosed with ER/PR +, HER2- IDC in 2022. I've been looking through the threads but I can't find anything that is recent. Thanks so much!

Hello, My dr. wants me to get a breast MRI which uses gadolinium. I am very afraid of this as my dad had a cardiac arrest during contrast and also in addition to BC in my family there's a lot of Parkinsons. I also have autoimmune issues! Basically…I don't need any more problems. The dr will not allow me to have it without…

I just wanted to share with everyone my tips for getting through TC chemo, which I think helped me a lot. My only symptoms were a touch of nausea on days 3-4, a bit of diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, and fatigue. I never got sick. 1. During chemo and for several days afterwards, drink a LOT of water. I drank 3 liters a…

Hello, I am 61 and have been in menopause one decade. I lost my dear sister to BC at age 42. About 10 years ago I had a surgical biopsy that said LCIS. Since then normal mammos but dense breasts. I have waited for these symptoms to "pass" but now it's pretty clear they never will. My nightly routine is horrible…

And yes, Metastic Breast cancer, removed 1 breast, now cancer free. No chemo, no radiation. All in 1 month time. Odd that health insurance says, " no more Mammograms after 80 yrs. of age. " Insisted my Dr. order one, he did, it did not find the lump last yr. But this year there was 2 lumps, I found. Quickly assessed, and…

While my radiologist shared all of the pros and cons, he didn't share the "by the way" side effects. On a positive note, I discovered, thru trial and error, that calendula GEL is very helpful in healing the deep pitting and leathery issues post radiation. On the not so positive side, about a year after the radiation, I…

I just got diagnosed with IDC stage 4 right breast and right armpit lymph node. They haven't biopsed the left breast yet but they want to asap! My question is isn't more important to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else in my body before the slightly suspicious left breast?? Its been really hard getting STRAIGHT…

is it normal to not be able to sleep on the side that had surgery and radiation about a year ago? Feels like a big bruise that has been getting worse over the past year after treatment. Just being paranoid,

Are you scheduled for a lumpectomy or mastectomy this January? This space is for you. Come gather with others who truly get it as we prepare for surgery together—sharing questions, nerves, fears, tips, and hard-won honesty. This is a place for real talk, reassurance, and mutual encouragement before and after the big day.…

On my 3rd infusion, and when blood is taken some of the numbers are low.

I am a 10 year survivor of breast cancer (stage 1a, ER/PR+, HER2+). Now my 75 year old sister has been diagnosed with stage 1a, ER+,HER2- breast cancer. She Iives in a distant state, so I cannot go with her to all of her doctor's appointments. She saw her oncologist today for the first time and was told she is most likely…

We have an excellent cohort of diagnosed people here, let's see if we can find the common denominator among us. We've all learned with this disease, we need to doctor ouselves, why not conduct our own scientific research? It can't be that difficult. I'll go first. 1. how many of you women, in junior high school, ever had a…

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, two large masses in my left breast. HER negative, estrogen/progesterone positive. My radiologist told me she was pretty positive it was cancer before official results, which was really helpful for me to process. I’m meeting with the oncologist and surgeon next week. I’ve been…

OK, I admit it, I am a compulsive planner. I have had some great suggestions and tips not only regarding what to bring to the hospital, but also on how to prepare the house to make the recovery as easy as possible. I am travelling for surgery so, for me, "packing" includes the first 10 days of post-op care. I thought I…

While I am grateful to have only needed a lumpectomy, one breast is now half the size of the other breast as a result of radiation. As a woman, I am very conscientious of this, and wish I had reconstruction options under insurance now two years post surgery. While I have found a bra in which I can add extra padding, I…

February is supposed to be about love... from a partner, family, friends, or yourself. But for many of us living with breast cancer, whether in treatment, long after diagnosis, or with metastatic disease, love can look different now, partnered or not. Relationships shift. Bodies change. Futures may feel uncertain. And…

Starting this topic to share info about the new medication elacestrant. Elacestrant (ORSERDU) was recently FDA approved for ER+/HER2- MBC for patients with the ESR1 mutation. Just before it was FDA approved, I was able to obtain the drug through an expanded access program (thanks to WeninWI for the info!). The expanded…

I had genetic testing done in 2019 and have a ATM variant. I was diagnosed with BC in 2017 (Stage 1 and tumor under 1 CM) and had a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatments. Took the Breast Cancer Index Test and results showed benefit of taking Arimidex for 10 years so I have one more year to go yay. The question I have…

How Will Health Insurance Changes Affect People With Metastatic Breast Cancer? February 3, 2026 Triage Cancer CEO Joanna Doran answers questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and metastatic breast cancer. Float RightMediumAccessibilityDelete The changes to federal- and state-run health insurance programs can be confusing,…

AIMSS: How Aromatase Inhibitors Can Affect Hands and Wrists January 13, 2026 If you’re taking an aromatase inhibitor, you may have pain in your hands and wrists. Dr. David Bozentka explains the syndrome. Float RightMediumAccessibilityDelete Bone and joint pain are some of the most common side effects of aromatase…

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I have my first mammogram and likely ultrasound this week. I meet with my MO and RO. Did you have any blood tests before you met with the doctors? Any lessons learned would be appreciated. I had DCIS, stage zero, lumpectomy with reduction on the other side, and am taking anastrozole.

I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM WOMEN WITH LOTS OF POSITIVE NODES AND HORMONE POSITIVE WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF 10 /15 /20 YEARS, PLZ POST

This is my 3rd go 'round with breast cancer. The first 2 times it was the whole 9 yards - chemo, surgery & radiation. My last oncologist told me bluntly that my body couldn't take anymore chemo. I couldn't agree more. Chemo has been devastating to my body. It seems that this new cancer is small and early stage, so surgery…

Had my smx and slnb on Wednesday, suprised at how Little pain i have, bit achy and stiff but other than that ok. Hopefully drain out soon Area feels quite numb still, is this normal ?have been doing exercises, swelling in armpit but not too much

Less than 48 hours ago I received my biopsy report and basically the only word on it that I understood was Carcinoma. The nurse advocate called a bit later and I have little recollection of anything she said concerning the biopsy. I was able to agree to get a surgical consult, call my primary for a referral and schedule an…

I’m in my mid-40s and caring for my wife, who has stage 4 breast cancer. The cancer has spread to bones, then, after a few years of treatments, to the liver…, and they are now trying to enroll her in clinical trials. She’s relatively young, so I’m hoping she qualifies—but overall, it just gives you a bit of extra time. We…

Hi! I’m 40 and there’s a history of breast cancer in my family. Therefore I have to have a mammogram and ultrasound every year. I went last Tuesday.They had to do the mammogram several times because the first images were vague. Then I had the ultrasound. The doctor told me that there is a tissue in my left breast that…

Hello all! I am coming up on 6 years of AIs with Letrozole being the most recent one. I had been on Arimidex but developed trigger thumb and fatigue over time so I switched to Letrozole. I have been okay for the most part but I now have tenosynovitis in my left wrist which won't go away and a new tendon issue on the top of…