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Scares That Turned Out To Be Nothing
Husband here. My wife was diagnosed about 2 1/2 years ago. She is doing well. But that's not to say there haven't been more than a few moments of high anxiety thinking something's wrong or just waiting for test results to rule out a recurrence or mets. I hope it's ok with the great members here that I start a thread that's…
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MRI Radiologist Has Me Terrified
I was recently diagnosed via an unconventional route, dermatology, due to spots on my nipples. I've since seen a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist. Initial thoughts were likely stage one as they could feel no swelling in my lymph nodes and my mammogram and ultrasound were clear. But my MRI came back a couple…
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The Next Person Game
In this game you make a statement about the next person. The next person answers true or false to that statement. They then make a statement for the next person, and so on. Example: If the person before me stated - The next person owns a dog. I would answer - True - and add my statement - The next person has curly hair.…
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Focal Asymmetry - Feeling Anxious
Hello all, I am 8 years out from a stage 1 IDC diagnosis, and I don’t think about breast cancer much anymore. It took me a very long time to get to this point. I do get nervous every year though as my annual mammogram gets nearer. I feel the stress and anxiety but have always been fortunate to have clear mammograms.…
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Keytruda Adverse Event and Rechallenge
Hello fellow TNBCers, I am reaching out for help regarding a situation I am in. I was recently diagnosed with TNBC back in January 2024. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 2B (maybe A, 4x lymph nodes lit up on my petscan, but the axillary node which was biopsied 2x, one as FNA and a repeat with a core needle, both came back…
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What Is Palliative Care and When Do You Use It?
What Is Palliative Care and When Do You Use It? Jul 26, 2024 Palliative care focuses on pain and symptom relief. Dr. Joe Straton explains why it’s appropriate for anyone with breast cancer. Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, but the two are very different. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual…
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Bias in Healthcare AI
Bias in Healthcare AI Jul 16, 2024 What happens when AI reads a mammogram? Data journalist Meredith Broussard discusses her experience and diagnosis. In late 2019, Meredith’s routine mammogram showed an area of concern. Both her doctor and AI — an artificial intelligence program — read her mammogram. Her doctor looked at…
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Research on Side Effects at ASCO 2024
Research on Side Effects at ASCO 2024 June 21, 2024 Five researchers discuss their research on the side effects of breast cancer treatment. At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in June, an entire poster session was dedicated to treatment-related side effects.Listen to the episode to hear:…
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Vegetarian Diet Offers Physical, Mental Benefits for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Vegetarian Diet Offers Physical, Mental Benefits for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer Jul 24, 2024 If you have metastatic breast cancer, a whole-food, plant-based diet may help you think and feel better. Read more…
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Breast Cancer After Childbirth and Survival in Women With BRCA Mutation
Breast Cancer After Childbirth and Survival in Women With BRCA Mutation Jul 15, 2024 Does being diagnosed with breast cancer after giving birth affect survival? Read more…
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Which Type of Radiation Is Best for Painful Spots of Cancer in Spine?
Which Type of Radiation Is Best for Painful Spots of Cancer in Spine? Jul 11, 2024 Stereotactic body radiation seems best for easing pain caused by spots of metastatic cancer in the spine. Read more…
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Post unilateral mastectomy - recovery
I’ve read through a lot of the recovery posts, but am wondering how long (roughly) does it take before lifting heavy and doing things like vacuuming are ok after a mastectomy without reconstruction. I realise our healing is individual but would just like others timelines.
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Breast Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk of Other Cancers
Breast Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk of Other Cancers Jul 9, 2024 The risk of ovarian and prostate cancer was much higher than average. Read more…
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Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk of Death From Breast Cancer
Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk of Death From Breast Cancer Jul 9, 2024 How do obesity and metabolic syndrome affect breast cancer outcomes? Read more…
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Exercise Boosts Sexual Health in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Exercise Boosts Sexual Health in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer Jul 9, 2024 If you have metastatic disease and want better sex, exercise can help. Read more…
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DASH Diet Reduces Heart Disease Risk in Breast Cancer Survivors
DASH Diet Reduces Heart Disease Risk in Breast Cancer Survivors Jun 24, 2024 Among women with a history of breast cancer, eating a low-fat diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein lowered the risk of heart disease. Read more…
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Young Women With No Genetic Mutations Have Low Risk of Second Primary Breast Cancer
Young Women With No Genetic Mutations Have Low Risk of Second Primary Breast Cancer Jun 17, 2024 Genetic testing is important for young women with breast cancer. Read more…
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Enhertu Beats Chemotherapy for HER2-Low and -Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enhertu Beats Chemotherapy for HER2-Low and -Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer Jun 17, 2024 Enhertu seems better than chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancers with even the lowest detectable levels of HER2. Read more…
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Waiting for Onco test result…..
Had lumpsectomy and now waiting for onco test score to determine if I need chemo or not. Oncologist doesn’t think so based on my other data - eg Stage 1A 1.5cm tumor size . Grade 2 Can anyone tell me what the ER and PR mean below especially the 3+ want to work out my H score ? Pathologic TNM Staging (AJCC 8th edition) pT1c…
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Ductal Carcinoma and Mastectomy
Hi all I’ve been diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma. Met with the surgeon yesterday and he would like to do a mastectomy on one side with lymph node removal. The CT scan has shown enlarged lymph nodes but he thinks that could be because there are obvious signs of inflammation on my breast. I feel removing the lymph is a bit…
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Please help me understand my pathology report-newly diagnosed
Hi all, I was given the diagnosis last Friday (invasive ductal carcinoma - about 1 cm in size) and I meet with a surgeon on Thursday. I just received my full pathology report and I was hoping to get a better understanding of staging to guide my questions during my appointment. Can any of you determine my stage from this…
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Goldilocks surgery after radiation
Hello, Did anyone get Goldilock breast surgery after getting radiation treatment? I am wondering the risks of this surgery for patients who already get radiation. Also, I am a 38C bra person. After this surgery, what is the change that I have a breast-like apperance. Thank you
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Important Stage IV Topics and Links for Stage IV Newbies
Here are some helpful resources if you've just been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, also known as metastatic or MBC. Join our Zoom Meetups for MBC! Anyone with MBC, register here: Mondays 2 pm ET Tuesdays 8:30 pm ET Wednesdays 4 pm ET Younger With MBC, register here: Thursdays, bi-weekly at 1:00 PM ET Great tips,…
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How long did your discomfort last?
I am a little over two weeks out from lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy. At the same time I had an oncoplastic breast reduction on both sides. I'm wondering if others have continuing irritation/pain on the biopsy side and how long I can expect it to last. I sort of expected the annoying irritation to be gone by…
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Start Chemo (doxorubicin) Thursday
Anyone have any experience with doxorubicin? When do symptoms start to come on? Were you able to work while in treatment? How sick did you get? Just looking for any info available. I have been diagnosed since 5/19. Had a lumpectomy and anixilarry dissection. Start Chemo this Thursday, 7/25. Scared and nervous.
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Please help Biopsy Report
My biopsy report was just posted to the portal. I know the dr will call later, but please can someone give me an interpretation of these results. Thank you so much. AP results Final SURGICAL PATHOLOGY REPORT Case Number: S-24-24293 ------------------------------------------------------------ SPECIMEN: (A) Breast Core…
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Switching from AI to Tamoxifen - Bone loss
Hi, I just met with a new oncologist after the retirement of my previous one. I have been on an Aromatase Inhibitor for six years with worsening bone loss. Taking Fosamax. The new oncologist suggests switching to Tamoxifen. Total treatment time would be 8 years vs. target of 7 if I stay on AI. Has anyone had or considered…
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Focal asymmetry in both breasts
Hello! Just received my results asking me to return for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. I had a previous mammo in 2018 because there was a discharge coming from my left breast. It turned out to be a blocked duct that cleared up. For this mammo since I have new insurance they were going to request imaging from my…
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Cold cap photos pre and post
There was a great thread of photos going through and after cold cap from 2018 showing results and how everyone managed afterwards. Would love to see this brought back and know more about how people are getting on with styling, growth, tips and when shedding stopped?
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Internal breast pain after radiation
Hi all. I had 16 whole breast treatments. My symptoms were itcy, red skin, tenderness, with mild / moderate internal sharp pains. I finished my 5 boosts 2 days ago and the internal pain has increased considerably. Continuous sharp nerve pain and even my lumpectomy and node incisions seem annoyed after being completely…