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Benign papillomas after biopsy
Im postmenopausal. Biopsy for palpable lump was benign papilloma. I never had a papilloma before. I have extreme dense breasts. I have to have lumpectomy to confirm benign. I was considering having double mastectomy even if benign. What are your thoughts please?
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I Don't Know What To Do!🥺
Hi! Im here cause I dont what to do, my mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer and it's an advanced cancer. She already had her left breast removed and now undergoing a chemotherapy. She's now in her third session. My mom keep on having episodes of pain all over her bones, and this always happen every night and also…
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Microfat grafting or BRAVA doctor recommendations
There is already a great forum regarding micro fat grafting and some really supportive posters that have been through the process. Although some have posted doctors in their area, I thought I would start a discussion where we could post the PS doctors in our own areas so it's easier for people to research and contact those…
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2017 BC Diagnosis…how are you doing?
Hello Friends:💐 It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in. I’m curious how my 2017 friends are doing. Have you had a recurrence? Is all going well? I’d love to know how everyone from 2017 is doing. I’m doing well. This site has been a huge support to me and I just want to thank you all again for your support. I look forward…
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Starting Chemo July 2025? Gather here for support!
Join together to share experiences. Discuss your chemo regimen, how to prep, what to expect, how you're feeling, side effects you're having and tips to alleviate them. We're all here to support you - you've got this!
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Bra recommendations
double mastectomy in May with expanders. Radiation finished in September. I have a lot of swelling on one side. I don’t usually wear a bra because my sports bras feel like they make the swelling worse by the end of the day. Any recommendations for a bra that also helps to drain lymph nodes and can help with breast swelling?
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TEs. A Beginner's Primer
Hi. If you've found this thread, you are probably interested in information, tips and help. We'll all do our best to help. We'll post links to several other threads that may be of help as well. But many of us realized that we were scaring Newbies on the TE Trouble Board and that there should be an information Board…
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Maryland pending surgery next week
Hello I would really like to connect with somebody on a local level. I live in Maryland northern Baltimore County. Does anybody out there? Think they would like to connect with me? I will send more
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Mastectomy or 3rd try
I was diagnosed with grade 3 DCIS in April. I had a partial mastectomy, 3 of the locations did not have wide enough margins but were clean. Dr recommended a second surgery to get the margins needed. Heard back from him yesterday and one of the three had DCIS. The surgeon was surprised at that based on my imaging and the…
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Why am i still smoking?
Two years out of stage 2 er+ pr+ Gave up drinking dont miss it but can not shake the cigs although only one a day... maybe two. Anyone have any help/ words anything?
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Kisqali for prevention
Hi! Is anyone on Kisqali for prevention? I was diagnosed with early stage 2 breast cancer, did surgery and radiation treatment. Still do some infusions and letrozol. Now the doctors are recommending Kisqali as well, saying that it can reduce chances of the cancer to come back. Because this is kind of new, it has been hard…
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Any studies that prove early detection of stage IV recurrence extending survival time?
Dear All, Can you please point me to any studies that show that early detection of metastatic stage IV breast cancer results in longer survival ? If this matters, I'm talking about ER+. HER2-. I know that the standard of care dictates that early detection of such recurrence does not result in longer life, but are there any…
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Deciding on what type of reconstruction
I will be having a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on Nov 6 on Long Island,ny. My surgeon’s will be Dr Hodyl and Dr ott young. I have a new primary cancer on my right breast. Idc hr+her- (same as last time 10 years ago) I previously had lumpectomy and radiation and tamoxifen. My oncotype score was 10. I…
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Any October 2011 Surgeries out there want to wait together?
Here are the October surgery dates. I'm so glad we can support one another through this! Survivor11 - Oct 3 - exchange/port removal/ovary Trinity - Oct 3 - BMX with TE's Rockysg - Oct 3 - BMX and recon Gamergirl - Oct 4 - BMX with Lat Flap MargieC - Oct 4 - BMX with recon Stephanie33 - Oct 4 - BMX with recon and…
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DCIS high grade- ER+
Hello I am new here. I was diagnosed with DCIS high grade in April on my left breast. I have DMX scheduled for next month. I’ve been reading that DCIS does not have any symptoms. But I’ve been having sharp pain (like electric shock kinda pain); throbbing pain,very itchy around my breast area. Couple days ago I noticed my…
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Needle-like pain
Good morning, Last night; left breast (the one that isn’t problematic) one specific spot, sharp needle-like pain when changing positions, there was even a slight bruise. I felt a small bump/lump/cyst don’t know how to categorize it. I’m fllwd bi-annually since lumpectomy 9/5/24 for ALH and two large radial scars. My last…
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Moved: Fenbendazole, Ivermectin, Mebendazole, Methylene blue for Breast Cancer
This discussion has been moved.
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Word Association Phrase Game
I thought of new word game to play. It starts with a 2 word phrase like "dog pound." The next person starts another 2 word phrase starting with the word, "pound." Example: Person 1: Dog Pound Person 2: Pound Cake Person 3: Cake Flour Person 4: Flour Sack So Let's Start with Flour Sack.
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Who else is starting radiation in September 2025? Let's support one another!
Are you scheduled to start radiation soon? Let's make a space where we can encourage each other who are traveling radiation road together — share experiences, get tips, ask questions and get answers from those who've "been there." We encourage you to share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your…
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Spookiesmom
Hi everyone, I hope it's ok to post this here. It's taken me a long while to get up the courage to post anything. I'm spookiesmom's daughter. I've read a few of your kind comments about her passing both here and in some of the other threads. Today is her birthday, though, so I just kinda wanted to… I don't know…. read some…
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Help progressed to Brain Mets and fighting for the right treatment
Hi All, Been lurking on the stage 4 forum for some time. Now I need help. I live in the UK and attend UCLH where treatment seems to adopt a more cautious approach. Originally on Breast 09 trial but randomised and receive standard of care😢 6 rounds Doxetaxel and H & P. Over 2 years later and progression to Brain Mets. Upper…
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Pinktober Revolution
We support the efforts to bring awareness to breast cancer during the month of October, but we are frustrated by Pinking and Pinkwashing. Please, join us as we seek to improve knowledge re: breast cancer. Vision Statement:To bring full awareness of the reality of breast cancer to the general public; the surgeries, the…
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Stage III Cancer Survivors .... 10+ Years and Out
This thread is for STAGE 3 cancer survivors who have made it to 10 years or more since diagnosis or however you count your anniversary. Let's post some hope for those just starting the journey as STAGE 3, Please keep this thread to its original purpose and move unrelated discussions to new or other threads. Thanks…
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Which doctor will manage your regular check up/ monitoring after your breast surgery
Hello. I was just diagnosed with IDC. I’m still confused about the roles of different doctors. I know the surgeon does the surgery. The medical oncologist deals with meds (tamoxifen, etc). The radiology oncologist does radiation therapy. However, I’m not sure what doctor is devising the treatment plan (do I need chemo, do…
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ROLL CALL ---- High risk oncodx and chose no chemotherapy
Just trying to find out if the following: (People with hisk oncodx and no chemo) Oncodx number Number of years NED
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October & Where do I fit?
November 11, 2024 I had a routine Mammogram. December 4th they did a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. December 30th I had a biopsy and was diagnosed with intermediate DCIS. January 21 2025 I had a lumpectomy but they didn’t get clear margins so I had a re-excision on February 5th. After healing I had radiation 5 days a…
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Concerned about wording on orders for diagnostic mammogram
My mind is going in all directions. I've had mammograms before, normal and abnormal. Abnormal then nothing, abnormal and microcalcifications that lead to stereotactic biopsies on both sides, everything was benign. This time a regular screening then a letter stating I need to get further testing because of abnormal results.…
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Subclinical lymphedema testing
I am 6 years out from my treatment. I had mastectomy with direct to implant and then needed radiation due to positive nodes. I developed cording 3 years out from treatment. Went to PT and broke the cording lose but then began to develop numbness in my fingers and parasthesia in my arm. I went to PT a second round due to…
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LIFES A BEACH!
"Sisters are like angels, they lift us up to our own feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly" Hoping you will join me here where there is nothing to do but offer love, friendship, support and fun to each other. This journey is a tough one ... let's hold each other up, laugh when we can, cry when we…
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unilateral nipple discharge + pain, normal ultrasounds, specialists say it’s fine but I’m st
Hi everyone, I’m 25F, mom of a 5-year-old, and I’m really anxious about my breast health. I’ve already seen specialists but I’m still confused, so I wanted to ask if anyone has gone through something like this. Last year: I had an infection after a nipple piercing. There was pus and even some blood from the nipple milk…