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Phesgo - post pCR
Would love to connect with folks who are doing stand alone Phesgo after pCR. I have a hard time finding info on SE's and the journey post chemo and surgery that's not connected to receiving chemo at the same time. For instance, hair regrowth. Does Phesgo slow the process? Anyone experiencing swelling? ETC. My hair is…
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Was your stereotactic core needle biopsy upright or lying down?
Hi, I have an upcoming stereotactic core needle biopsy done with tomosynthesis and I don't know if it will be upright or lying down. Very anxious about this upcoming procedure. Would like to hear people's experiences with both. Thanks!
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4 Things That Breast Cancer Experts Are Watching in the New Administration
Read our exclusive take on what the changes in the White House mean for you: https://www.breastcancer.org/news/executive-orders-healthcare
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Wanting to decline titanium markers during stereotactic biopsy pros and cons?
Hello, I went in for a routine mammogram (my 10th one) and for the first time I had an abnormal mammogram, and a small mass was found that was given the BIRADS 4 rating. I am now waiting for a stereotactic core needle biopsy. I learned about the titanium marker that will be put in during the biopsy and after talking to my…
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Suspicous Masses -Unable to see and Biopsy via Ultrasound
Hi Everyone. After 3 weeks of waiting for an ultrasound and biopsy of two suspicious masses- Bi-Rad 4, the ultrasound technician was unable to see my masses bc of my extremely dense breasts. Now i have to wait another 3 1/2 weeks for an MRI guided biopsy.Has anyone else gone through this?
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Honoring my mom through poetry
My mom died of breast cancer in January of 1978, seven years after her diagnosis. I was 30. She was 50. I was diagnosed December of 2022. I've written a book of poetry about her cancer and mine. The poems "talk" to each other. I'm proud to honor her in this way and hope to read from the book throughout the breast cancer…
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Lymphedema - breast twice the size of other one
My arm did not swell up but my breast did by a lot after my lymph nodes were removed. It has been over 4 months now and my effected breast is twice the size of my other breast. My oncologist said oh well it will just be like that forever but she never even looked at it. I am in Canada but I heard not all oncologists are…
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Understanding Nuclear Bone scans
Hi All. Newbie here . I have a question about the above. I had one done and the report came back all clear. However, when I look at the lateral images my lower spine has a lot of hot spots? A recent MRI has raised concerns about mets to the spine and I'm having a PET scan tomorrow. But I'm wondering why the hot spots were…
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Anyone decline chemo?
Hi! I will give a little background. I’m 49 y/o and was dx with stage 1a Invasive Lobular Ca Er/Pr + and HER2-, node negative. I had a lumpectomy with clear margins. I am perimenopausal. My initial treatment plan by team was radiation with 5 years of hormone blockers. I was surprised by oncologist when I went to discuss…
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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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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…