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Doxil
stage 4 triple neg breast cancer Starting doxil soon. Telll me everything !💕 Thank you
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Scared of surgery - how to ease my fears?
Hello. I was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer in situ and my surgery is next week. The breast cancer itself is not my worry. I have this fear of being put out for the surgery. I have a fear that I won’t wake up. Anyone else feel this? How did you ease your mind. I think everything has just hit me the last two days in…
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Arimidex/Anastrozole and Osteoporosis
Hi, I am 64 was diagnosed in April 2026 with Stage 1 Invasive Lobular, ER+, PR-, HER2-, clear lymph node, Oncotype score of 22. I chose a bilateral mastectomy and it was not as bad as I thought it might be. I do not need radiation nor chemo, my oncologist is recommending I take Anastrozole for 5 years. However, I have…
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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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Just diagnosed DCIS
I did get an appointment cancellation and had stereotactic biopsy yesterday on September 2nd. Today I received the news that I have DCIS grade 2 triple positive. I am getting a referral to a great oncology surgeon and thinking about having a mastectomy. Any thoughts on that route?
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Has anyone had a Latissimus Dorsi Myocutanious rotational flap
please let me know your experience with this
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2weeks post op
mastectomy with direct implant. Steri strips off yesterday. A wide dark superficial scab. Team not worried. Mentioned superficial necrosis. I have severe health anxiety. So of course I’m spinning. Will this open up and dehis or is this deeper necrosis? They have me doing Vaseline on 4x4. Anyone else had this and it healed…
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Body Odor
Really embarrassing topic, but after chemotherapy I have tend to sweat out the drugs... which results in a rancid odor. My husband swears he can't smell anything, but every time my 22 year old comes over the first thing out of her mouth is, "What is that smell?" I wash my sheets every two days... help
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Blog Discussion: How Breast Cancer Affects Relationships
Join us to discuss this blog post. Let us know your thoughts, feelings and experiences and if anything about this post resonates with you. We value your insight! https://www.breastcancer.org/community/blog/relationships Post your thoughts on this blog post below.
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ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
Hello everyone My mom was dx in November 2010. She is in her Chemo courses and only 2 sessions left. She is so well now and is very hopefull.My little niece makes her so happy and she is planning for the ceremony of her first birthday. Since she was dx I've explored in this site in different cathegories but sisters with…
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capsular contracture implant revision surgery
After 17yrs….. 2009 double mastectomy, silicone implants under chest muscle and alloderm, I finally visited a plastic surgeon who said I have implant capsular contracture on both sides and alot of scarring on one side.. I had normal MRI results in 2012 and 2023 to check for implant leaking. I am surprised how extensive…
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66 Today
Having had a new biopsy yesterday, the day before my birthday, for an anticipated stage 2 recurrence, I am now looking and learning about recurrence vs new, mastectomy with nipples but without implants, and new long-term side effects on top of CIPN. Yes. Would love to share with other Senior women. Thank you ❤️
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Community Compass: The Breastcancer.org Blog!
Community Compass: A New Blog Series Twenty-five years of listening. A global community built on honesty, courage, and care. Now, the wisdom gathered from thousands of lived experiences — offered back to you. For the past 25 years, I've spent my days listening to people living with breast cancer. I've listened as they…
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Residual Major Depression due to stopping ERT after DCIS estrogen positive breast cancer
Six months after I stopped ERT I fell into Major Depression. This debilitating depression has not lifted in over 4 years. I stopped taking a low dose of Tamoxifen two years ago. I see a psychiatrist, therapist, take antidepressants and have been taking Spravato. I believe this depression is due to stopping ERT especially…
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Living Alone, and Waiting for Answers , Newly Diagnosed,— Looking for Shared Experiences
Hello everyone, my name is Momo. I live alone with my beloved dog, who means the world to me. I recently found many lumps in my breast, and I was told there may already be lymph node involvement. I went for my first medical appointment, and after an ultrasound and mammogram, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am…
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Stage T1aN0 TNBC
Hi everyone! My tumor was removed via lumpectomy and it sentinel nodes were negative. He got clear margins and there was no LVI. The oncologist said that with my specific stats that chemo would be more harmful than good. I’m grateful it was caught early but I can’t help but to be scared. I’m getting a second opinion just…
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Metastasized ???
hi, I had breast CA in 2003 & had double mastectomy, Chemo, Radiation, Tamoxifen for seven years & low and behold, I am still here. I did however find a new lump btw my breast/implants. Needless to say, I’m scared to death. My doctor can’t see me for two weeks. No one really gets it… the waiting is the worst! I’ll never…
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Unexplained rib upper abdomen pain IDC
Hi…My second post in 4 years. I am a “so-far” survivor of IDC left breast, lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes removed. I have been having some unexplained and undiagnosed pain on my left side near and under my rib cage. Radiates to my back. Painful at times to lay on my side, bend to pick something up, rarely radiates to my…
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Tips for Recovery While Sleeping at an Upright Angle
I had a bilateral mastectomy 8 days ago with an aesthetic flat closure. I had some very painful days and wish I knew then what I know now. I had never seen any posts about this topic, so thought maybe I could help someone else avoid these problems. The intubation for surgery irritates your trachea - which is then often…
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Desperate at 33: Bedridden from AI joint pain
Hi everyone, I am 33 years old and feeling completely trapped. I really need to hear from other women who have navigated this nightmare. My tumor was 95% ER+, with a BRCA 1/2 VUS (treated as negative) and an Oncotype DX of 22 (intermediate zone). So far, I have completed 24 months of ovarian suppression shots plus an…
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Mastectomy bra recommendations?
Hi all, Having a unilateral total mastectomy with lymph node biopsy in a couple weeks. I know i need a front closure special bra but can anyone help? My other breast is a DD and I love an underwire. I know that is not an option. Any brand recommendations? Also, what size?? Thank you!
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Anyone have acceleration radiation?
Hi, I'm new here. My biopsy result was DCIS stage 0. A lumpectomy was performed, my surgeon said no further surgery is needed. Radiation is next but the thought of five days a week for six weeks depresses me. Has anyone did the acceleration radiation? I could handle that to shorten treatment. Can we firmly request it or…
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Looking for others with low risk, less than 2cm, IDC stage 1 grade 1HR+ HER2- on endocrine therapy
Are you like me? What endocrine therapy did you follow or are you following? Pre- or perimenopausal, stage 1, grade 1, low risk, node-negative, no genetic risk, screen detected ladies, let's hear from you! What were you prescribed and how have you changed it up over your therapy? What has worked for you? I've seen four…
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wound recovery due to surgery and treatment timeline
I was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in July this year and underwent breast-conserving surgery a little over a month ago. My wound healing is not going very well. Because the lesion was very close to the nipple, the chief surgeon announced about ten days after the surgery that the nipple could not be saved.…
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Stage III Cancer Survivors ...Five + Years and Out.
A place to post hope for those who are stage 3. Please posts your stories of HOPE for those just starting this journey.
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ILC Er+Pr-Hers-
Hello ILC sisters. I am 66. I was high risk after an ALH was found and went on Tamoxifen which didn’t prevent the ILC from invading my right breast. Clean mammogram in Feb then a needle biopsy in May after my yearly breast MRI came up positive for ILC. Unfortunately, I also had 6 nodes positive, 4 with macro metastases…
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Md Anderson
Anyone been treated at MD Anderson? Can you pls provide reviews and insight? Been reading online opinions and they are being trashed constantly. Yet they are supposed to be the preeminent cancer hospital. What gives? im thinking of transferring my care there and have just started the paperwork for initial consultations…
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Just Diagnosed
Hi everyone. I find myself in this club that no one wants to belong to. I was diagnosed with TNBC-my tumor measures 5 mm but we will see for sure. I’m getting a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy and we will go from there. Still waiting on my BRCA results. I’m still reeling from the news. I’m 47 years old and I have young…
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GLP-1 Post Cancer Treatment
I just finished round 4 of 4 of TC chemo after a lumpectomy and will start radiation in a few weeks. After that, I’ll more than likely be put on Tamoxifen. I’m 5’4” and 190 pounds. I’ve put on 8 pounds since chemo started and with the anti-estrogen med, I’m sure I’ll put on more. I don’t care about the number. I just want…
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peritoneal carcinomatosis
I am looking for others who have peritoneal carcinomatosis who would like to share their stories and treatments.