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Faslodex Girls Thread
Tips for taking Faslodex without pain: ABSOLUTE MUSTS: * Warm up the syringes. At least room temperature. Armpits work well, as does belly skin. * Take the weight off the leg on the side of the shot. Relax that cheek/leg as much as possible. * Inject SLOWLY! It should take at least 30 seconds to empty each syringe. General…
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RBS-red breast syndrome
I believe i maybe experiencing RBS. About 6 months after prophylactic dbl mastectomy direct to implant under skin w Alloderm. Originally diagnosed 2019 stage 1DCIC, her2+, L breast, lumpectomy and bi lateral reconstruction, followed by radiation 2020. 2021 left breast revision due to necrotic tissue from radiation. 2023…
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Cryoablation - A better treatment option for some?
I've looked into Cryoablation extensively and am now interviewing doctors and medical facilities that offer this treatment. It appears insurance companies are staying far away from this for many reasons as it appears to be a much safer, shorter, long term solution that is much less expensive if that makes any sense.…
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Mindfulness Practices Recommended for Anxiety, Depression in People With Cancer
Mindfulness Practices Recommended for Anxiety, Depression in People With Cancer Sept 5, 2023 Two professional cancer organizations have formally recommended mindfulness practices to ease anxiety and depression in people diagnosed with cancer. Read more…
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March 2025 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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Breast Cancer Index - Mixed Results
Hello all - Wondering if any of you can share any of your experiences regarding your BCI and what your oncologists have advised based on your results. I am nearing my 5 year mark next year for endocrine therapy and recently found out that my oncologist had run the Breast Cancer Index test on my original tumor. I am…
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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
Dear all, I was diagnosed 2 months ago and I am getting anxious about not having had surgery yet, but I am still confused. I have a IDC, estrogen and progesterone positive and Her2 negative. Around 11mm. Ki65 of 5%. They had to do 3 additional biopsies but they all turned benign. I am 45. I have dense breast, which are…
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Bone Mets Thread
I've started this thread after suggestions that it would be useful. Mod Note: We have removed the original link as it is no longer viable. At one of our member's' recommendation we are offering this link as a resource for you. https://youtu.be/YpFfLrITfEI
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Supplements with treatment
is this a topic we can talk about here or is it taboo? I’ve read a lot of things and I want to support medical treatment or enhance - not replace or interfere….
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Looking for advice re: hormone treatments
Hello - I am a 77 year old, post-menopausal woman and am new here. I was recently diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast. I've had multiple tests, including CT scans, MRI's, ultrasounds, biopsies, and an Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence test. I had a lumpectomy about a month ago. They removed a 23mm tumor…
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Red Breast Syndrome from Alloderm
Almost 4 weeks to the date post BMX, I got a red rash on lower half of 1 breast. I have acellular dermal matrix in place under a direct to implant 410 gummie. I read the ADM (alloderm) causes this in some people. Anyone else had this? Wondering how long it will last & if anyone was treated with steroids?
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Struggling
I was diagnosed in 8/2022. Not 100% sure of Stage, 1) because the whole Stage thing causes me additional anxiety and 2) I had Neoadjuvant chemo so I think the “official stage” is the one after chemotherapy. I think my final staging was IIA but not sure. Anyway, in left breast I had intermediate IDC ER/PR +; HER 2 negative…
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Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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If you are not Stage IV but have questions, you may post here
This thread is for those people who are not stage IV but are having concerns or questions regarding stage IV.
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Confused about Mammogram Results
I received a call back but they can't get me in for 3 weeks. Just received my report today. I'm confused about what they mean 6mm density. Breast Composition Category C: The breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses.. There is a 6 mm density in the right breast posterior depth superior region seen…
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STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
This thread is meant to be for RANTS and RANTING. Then Rant again. We need a place to simply get rid of the anger. Write it here. Unleash it all. Get it out. This isn't meant for the Stupid comments(great thread). This is for the gut wrenching, tell them off anger. IMPORTANT: When done ranting don't necessarily stick…
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Letrozole and Supplements
Hello and Thank You for the welcome. I had Stage 1A Estrogen Positive BC. Age 68. Lumpectomy 5/7/2024. Now on Letrozole 6 months and doing well so far except I have weight gain. My main question is Supplements. I am confused as to which I could take and/or avoid. Medical oncologist said Calcium/Magnesium 2000MG … but…
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Concerned about Pending Diagnosis
I had my first mammogram at 40 last week and have already been called back twice for additional testing. In the most recent report, they requested a diagnostic mammogram and another targeted ultrasound to evaluate a focal hypoechoic non-mass lesion with tubular architecture in the left breast. Based on your experience, is…
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In Treatment Zoom Meet-Ups: Place to keep chatting
This is a space held for our In Treatment Zoom Meetup members to gather in between meetings for updates and support. Join our Virtual Meet-ups! Tuesdays at 1pm ET, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvc-uurzgvHNyvhpw-l0KPkwjlKN_KbOeC#/registration Thursdays at 6pm ET, register here:…
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lymphovascular invasion or tissue displacement dcis
Just got my final pathology report after BMX, still pure DCIS. My Surgeon said no chemo, no radiotherapy and no tamoxifen. After reading through the whole report, there is one additional comment I don't quite understand: "In one block, at the edge of the tissue and partially within a thick walled vessel, there is a group…
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Did you consider bilateral mastectomy for DCIS?
I am really struggling to make a decision about the best path forward, so I've come to learn from all of you. I am still waiting on genetic testing results to come through, but have no reason to believe that there will be anything of significance. If there is, I will pivot accordingly. I had a 1.2cm, grade 3 DCIS with…
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VITAMIN K2 combined with Vitamin D3 IMPROVES bone density
Something I never see mentioned, which was never mentioned to me even when I saw an orthopedic specialist after breaking my foot, was that Vitamin K2 deficiency along with Vitamin D3 deficiency increases the risk of fractures. Just look at the following research about it. Vitamin K2 works SYNERGISTICICALLY with Vitamin D3…
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Long-term LCIS?
Hello, Has anyone been diagnosed with LCIS and not developed invasive cancer after 10, 15 years? I've been diagnosed with LCIS and elected to take anastrozole and nothing else. But I'm nervous. Thanks
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ADH, LCIS, and microcalifications
I am still waiting to get into the breast surgeon. The lab is taking it's time getting the slides of my biopsy over. I just read my pathology report and it reveals ADH, LCIS, and microcalifications of my left breast. I cannot find anything with the three of these at once. I am extremely worried. Good or bad. I appreciate…
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Contemplative practices - Affirmations, white light visualizations, healing meditations
Do you have a contemplative practice? A spiritual lifestyle ? imagery or healing meditations you like? Let’s share the love of positive affirmations and meditations. I just finished Ian Gawler's book You Can Conquer Cancer , and I was reminded how much I love self healing practices. I do white light meditations every…
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ZOMETA
I Am 5 years out from IDC post chemo and now have a new Med Oncologist due to insurance changes he wants me to start Zometa for bone loss. I was considered osteopenic at last DEXTA scan 2024 but I am also 60 years old, was also listed as osteopenic on the 1st scan in 2020. My T score for my hips improved and my T score for…
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Odd hard lump , fixed to inner lower quadrant
I have not been diagnosed with cancer (yet). I have had the common benign tender breast cysts and dense breasts seen in ultrasounds before for years when younger but not now. Close to a year ago I had breast exam by an OB/GYN, but nothing was found then. Now after menopause has began I have a new painless deep hard fixed…
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Early Stage Breast Cancer - anyone on Letrozole and Ribociclib?
Wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Early Stage Breast Cancer and on AI/Ribociclib regimen? I’m going to start after radiation and wondering how your treatment is going and if there are any tips out there! Thanks in advance!
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How do you lift your spirits, even briefly...
…when you receive troubling news about your tx, health, etc.? How do you comfort yourself and make yourself feel safe in spite of troubling labs, scans, etc.? I ask because it seems lately my check ups have been disappointing and although I try not to have any expectations about any of the tx I'm getting, I have to have…
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Is hospice care the right choice for my mom, or should we explore other options?
My mom has been battling breast cancer for years, but recently, the doctors gave us some devastating news. Her cancer has progressed to stage 4, and they’ve informed us that chemotherapy is no longer an option. The treatment would no longer be effective, and it’s simply too late to try and fight the cancer with traditional…