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Anyone taking Medicinal mushrooms?
Does anyone do medicinal mushrooms? I'm talking about AHCC (Immpower and other brands) Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, Phellinus lineus, ABM, etc? Comments? I've looked them up on Google and finding very interesting information about immune stimulating and cancer fighting properties. Hugggs! Maddy Mason, Hudson Valley, NY
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Waiting to do diagnostic mammogram/US
Hi all. They found a mass on my recent screening and now I'm waiting for my diagnostic mammogram and US next week. I don't know if it was an oversight on the breast care navigators part but I didn't even think to ask for the actual report. She didn't give it either and the final report isn't loaded in my portal. Just shows…
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Pain in breast after two years of biopsy and clip
I have clip in my left breast and now it causing burning pain. I am confused and going to my my breast doctor soon. My mom , aunt and sister diagnosed with breast cancer . I am too much stressed. Is this cancer or the clip is causing pain. Btw I had mammogram last year because of my breast tissues are thick I am going to…
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Are there many over 70 here to talk to?
I was dx and treated with lumpectomy and rads in 2002, had another surgery to remove scar tissue in 2011. Opposite breast (dcis) in 2023, had lumpectomy, then another surgery a few weeks later to get better margins, followed by rads to this breast. I have yearly MRI's since 2011'. This past Dec. went for the yearly and…
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Doxil
hi my name is Ashley I was diagnosed with stage four inflammatory breast cancer at age 28 back in 2021. I recently got changed to doxil on the 3rd of April and I can’t even keep water down. I haven’t ate in two weeks. This is the worst chemo I have ever had I don’t understand why I can’t even keep water down. I went to get…
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Where did my motivation go?
I’m a pretty resilient person and have mostly taken my diagnosis in stride. Now that I’m just taking Herceptin every three weeks and the “tough stuff” like chemo, surgery and radiation are done, I’m feeling indifferent and unmotivated even when my rational and logical side tells me that the rewards/outcomes will be good…
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Silicone implant removal 10 years post op
Hi there! I had bilateral mas in 2013 with lat flap recon and silicone implants. I am not having leaking, rupture or misplacement issues. I do find them uncomfortable however and since I am at the 10 year mark and recently learned they were recalled, am considering removing them and not replacing them. I am 64 years old…
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Pain with tissue expanders two weeks post double mastectomy
hi all - I had a skin saving double mastectomy two weeks ago and at the one week follow up the nurse said “you look pretty full” and saw that the PS filled one at 450 and the other at 400. After the one week appointment, as the surgery swelling went down, I started getting sharp pains at the bottom of my left chest, by the…
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Post Masectomy Pain After Emptying Drains
After single masectomy (right) surgery a single drain was put in a has to be emptied throughout the day. After emptying, there is pain radiating side to side, which seems to be from the drain vacuum pressure when it's empty. Any recommendations for pain management? we are Taking pain medication as prescribed Emptying drain…
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Just Diagnosed
I was just this week diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. I learned the type is estrogen+ and her2+. I'm scared.
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Have you been unable to afford or access quality breast cancer care?
The third week of April marks National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, a special time for us to come together and reflect on the unique challenges and disparities faced by the marginalized and underserved members of our breast cancer community. While genetic factors and country of origin can influence breast cancer rates…
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Has your faith, spiritual, or religious beliefs changed since cancer?
Please take our poll, and share your thoughts and feelings below in the discussion.
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PTEN Gene mutation recommended mastectomy
I was recently diagnosed with PHTS after a gene test. This along with heredity and atypical ductal hyperplasia my doctor has recommended a double mastectomy. I'm 50, and I've decided that I'm going flat. I'm concerned that I'll have regret from a (will I still feel like me perspective) but I think it's the more logical…
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truqap experiences?
I’ve am on a trial and it’s just been approved today in the UK so will be available on the NHS Yippee ! I started 2 months ago would love to hear from anyone who has been on it for 6 months plus any info we’d be great ! Ie diet - side effects -=do they lessen - mainly fatigue Love to hear from you Janice
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In Treatment for Early Stage Disease (I-III)? Join us on Zoom, Tues & Thurs weekly!
Join our weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment for early stage disease (I-III). If you've just been diagnosed and are planning surgery, chemo, or radiation, join our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM…
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Starting Verzenio concerned about hair and nail regrowth
I will be starting Verzenio this month s/p chemo, bilateral mastectomy and left axillary lymph node dissection, and radiation for treatment of stage III ER/PR +, HER2 - breast cancer. I also started Anastrozole and am tolerating that well. My hair is just starting to grow back after finishing chemo last November 2024. It's…
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17 years out - Now possible brain mets?
Hi everyone, this site was such a tremendous source of support during my previous experience, but I have not been here in quite a while. I thought I put this part of my life away. I was diagnosed at 38 with TNBC, Stage 2 in 2008. Underwent lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. My port tried to kill me… got infected and put me…
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To chemo or not to chemo
I am premenopausal (43) diagnosed 12/30/2024. IDC 2.5 cm, HR+ (both highly ER+ and PR+), HER2-, Grade 3, oncotype 26, LN 1+. I had lumpectomy in Feb where they found a 3.5 cm DCIS tumor as well. I had to have a re-excision 2 weeks later because the margins weren't clear. I am looking for any testimonials of women who are…
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Anyone here with Her2+ stage 4?
hi lovely ladies, Need suggestions as my sister in law is having 4th stage metastatic liver cancer. From tomorrow she is gonna start with chemo and trastuzumab need all your prayers and suggestions help please
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Recurrence of Triple Negative
Hello, it has been many years since I visited this site, but I am seeking support and guidance on how to attack a triple negative recurrence. I had original diagnosis over 20 years ago, had lumpectomy/chemo/rad, and had a recurrence in 2018 in my breast. Mastectomy/chem for that treatment phase. This morning I learned that…
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Thyroid
Hi has anyone had hormone receptive breast cancer then had the worry about taking a hormonal drug for under active thyroid problems
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Please don’t ignore need help
I used to be member here when my mom had breast cancer. she is better but unfortunately my sister diagnosed with cancer and is going under treatment. I have bad pain and burning in my left breast . My last years memogramme was clear but on 2022 they had to clip in my left breast after biopsy. The results came negative. I…
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Just diagnosed IDC
I was diagnosed with IDC breast cancer on 02/2025. The clinical staging right now is stage 1.Had a multitude of CT scans today and see surgeon tomorrow for options. Everybody seems optimistic that they caught it early and with surgery and radiation should have good outcomes. But feeling really guilty that my cancer is only…
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Member of the "6 Month Watchful Waiting Club", Unite!
Oops, meant to say "Members" in the title - guess I need more coffee! Hi ladies, just wanted to start a thread to pull together thoughts from many boards on this subject. I've been in the 6 month club for 5 years now. Like someone else out here recently said - if I don't have cancer now, I surely will get it from all of…
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Male cancer that presents as HER 2+ metastatic breast cancer
My partner was diagnosed with CUP that is presenting as HER 2+ metastatic breast cancer. He received radiation treatment for a brain tumor and now is experiencing radiation necrosis. Boswellia has been prescribed. We are looking for some information about using this supplement. Thank you.
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Met with my medical and surgical oncologists yesterday (99% ER+ 96% PR+ HER2-, prognostic stage 2A)
Long post incoming, sorry. Following up on my initial IDC diagnosis — ER+ (99%) PR+ (96%) HER2-. Grade 2 tumor. Premenopausal (40F). Prognostic stage 1B or 2A per the MO, but leaning 2A. One 1.9cm mass and at least one axillary node confirmed positive from biopsy (three additional nodes noted to be suspicious on initial…
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CTs to Determine Circulatory Mets with Negative Nodes (warning - this is long!)
Warning - this is a book - LOL! I have just joined this group and really enjoying everyone's input on various topics, and sharing their journeys. I'm an mBC newbie, initially diagnosed in 2018 (post-meno) with Stage 1A HR+ HER2- IDC. I chose lumpectomy and radiation and started anastrozole after radiation (my OncoTyping…
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Pain on my mastectomy scar 15 years later
I have alway had discomfort sometimes bad. Now it worse and pretty constant. I have mastectomy left side with no implant had it taken out to help relieve pain obviously it didn’t help that much. Anyone else have this? Thx
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Stage one Her2+ negative KI_67 1% estrogen positive lumpctomy did on march
My surgy say to skip radition but take hermon thearpy but consultation with radition doctor say to take radition for 2 weeks so I confused which better for me with radition 2% without radition 8% for cancer come again
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81 year old: should I take Tamoxifen for an additional 5 years
Just finishing 5 years on Tamoxifen. Tried AI's before but had horrible side effects. Saw MO today. She said I could continue the Tamoxifen after the 5 years if I wanted. Would love to be rid of the SE's but I am thinking, what would I be gaining if you know what I mean staying on the drug. Wondered what you all think🙃?