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Opinion?
Finding 4: Left breast asymmetries likely correlate with following probable benign lesions: -Left breast 3:00, 7 cm from the nipple 20 mm nodule -Left breast 3:00, 3 cm from the nipple 8 mm cluster of complicated cysts -Left breast 4:00, 3 cm from the nipple 12 mm complicated cyst/nodule -Left breast 8:00, 2 cm from the…
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Architectural Distortion: screening, diagnostic, & ultrasound
I was just hoping someone had a story of an architectural distortion found on their screening, diagnostic, and ultrasound, and it NOT being cancer. I had a biopsy today, so I am just waitng. I see the chances are higher the AD is malignant if it has an ultrasound correlate, but I was hoping to hear of a story that proved…
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Preparing for Single Mastectomy
Hi- I have right side ILC and will be having unilateral mastectomy surgery in April. How do I prepare? Looking for tips including products to ease my recovery for both me and my family (My husband and our 10 year old daughter at home/18 year old son away at college, plus we have a young dog). Thanks in advance for sharing…
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Heart health
Is this something new? I have a new Hem Onc and he wants a eco all of a sudden. My last MD had me get one 2021 after chemo and never mentioned it again. Now I go to a new guy and he wants one. The ECO read as abnormal but he never really addressed it. Do I need to find a Cardiologist now?
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Vibrations in radiated breast post treatment 6 years
I had a lumpectomy on my left breast in 2018…followed by radiation. A couple months ago I started to experience vibrations in my left breast…as if a cell phone was vibrating…after 6 years…?? Is this a new normal for my breast tissue…always changing and repairing?? Anyone else out a few years from radiation treatment…
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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment: Where Are We?
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment: Where Are We? Dr. Lisa Carey explains the latest research on TNBC treatments. Mar 7, 2025 About 10% to 15% of breast cancers are triple-negative. This means they don’t have receptors for the hormones estrogen or progesterone, and don’t have too many HER2 proteins. So, hormonal…
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My stereotactic biopsy experience
ok ladies, just home from this procedure and thought I would share in hope of helping someone in the future facing the anxiety and worry. History: I am 49, mom had bc that presented as a lump she discovered on her own at exactly same age as I am currently, but she avoided medical attention to it for 9 years. Yes 9 years.…
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Stereotactic for 2cm Mass. Your thoughts?
I (43F) had my yearly mammogram in September. Shortly thereafter I was called to come back in for a 2nd one + ultrasound due to discovery of a 2cm mass in my left breast that was not there 1 year ago. The mass appears solid white on the screen with no clear shape. 2nd mammo showed the mass again, same size, but the…
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Suspicious and Waiting
I just turned 40 and had my first mammogram a few weeks ago. It came back needing additional imaging. Here is that report (other, more concerning to follow below): “IMPRESSION: Right breast focal asymmetry warrants further evaluation. OVERALL FINAL ASSESSMENT: BI-RADS 0: Incomplete. Need additional imaging evaluation.…
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Should Doctors Regularly Screen for Breast Cancer Brain Metastases?
Should Doctors Regularly Screen for Breast Cancer Brain Metastases? Mar 5, 2025 Research suggests current screening guidelines for brain mets need updating. Read more…
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Navelbine chemo
Just started oral Navelbine for lung mets (Was on Xeloda for a year some lung progression in October 23) Not much recent info here on this therapy but seems to be working for me 120 mg once per week for 8 weeks reduced CA15 from 84 to 40 Now on 140 mg No major side effects Ct scan and Bone scan in 3 weeks Bright in Hope
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Help understand my diagnosis
It's been 11 months since my diagnosis and I'm still so confused and scared. I was diagnosed with hormone positive and her negative bc. Alred 7 out of 8 estrogen and 4 out of 8 progesterone. Tubule 3, nuclear 3, and mitotic 1. 40 to 50 percent mucinous. 2.4 cm tumor and 0.3 micrometastis in sentinal lymph node. Focal lvi.…
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Disclosing diagnosis at job interview?
I am in the process of looking for a new job. I’m not sure how to address my diagnosis… 1. I need to know if they will be able to work around all of my dr appts. My current employer has been great about that, but I’ve been here for 9 yrs. 2. If they do hire me, I don’t want them to feel that I was dishonest if I don’t…
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Scared!
Hello all! Scared!! Found a lump the other day in my 12-year post diagnosis breast. I had DMX, followed by chemo, bilateral reconstruction, a fat graft transfer and 10 years of anastrazole. At the time, I was stage 2 grade 1 and no LVI. I saw my primary today and was referred to our local breast cancer center, but I can't…
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I cant believe this - please help
My mom's psychiatrist is paying off his patient's medical debt if he sees them struggling. He was just nominated to win 10K that he is putting toward seeing patients FOR FREE and paying off the medical debt of patients that were laid off due to the pandemic. Can't believe this man's heart. you can read more about his story…
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Trying to decide if DTI is the way to go
Recently diagnosed with stage 1 ILC. Surgeon says I am a candidate for DTI, direct to implant surgery. anyone have this type of surgery, pros and cons?
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ABUS results
Hello, I am 61yr F with history of benign tumors and extremely dense fibrocystic breasts. 6 months ago I had negative Mammo, with ABUS ordered, but delayed testing as local did not have ABUS. ABUS just completed with FINDINGS: RIGHT 1) MASS [A]: There is a mass seen in the right breast at 7 and 8 o'clock, 3 cm from the…
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Breast reconstruction..which option is best, especially if you had radiation
Hi everyone, my name is Andy. I had a mastectomy on my left breast in March 2023 and have just consulted a plastic surgeon about reconstruction options. Can anyone who has had implants, flap-fat grafting, or DIEP flap share their experiences with me? I am kind of indecisive, but I would love to go for fat grafting, but I…
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Is anyone from NYC here
Was wondering if anyone knows any really amazing oncologists here, I'm not thrilled with the doc I have, was hoping for a specialist that does only patients in Manhattan with stage iv. Any advice you can give would be of great help, as there are so many doctors when I start searching on google I have no idea who tto call…
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Newly diagnosed HR+ with 2 positive lymph nodes
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Ghost and Other Phenomena: What's your Story?
I have had many in my life, not sure when the earliest occurred. Perhaps, the inner voice that cautions is the strongest in me. It's totally different than the right left angels talking to each other on our shoulders. It's the voice that says something different. Mine have always been short seriously abrupt messages. "No',…
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Stage 4- Docetaxol (Taxotere) Treatment
Last week, I started a new-to-me IV Chemo after progression while on Doxil. I have searched the Stage 4 posts but not finding much so wanted to have a thread to post my “story” to allow a place to ask questions as well as posting experiences, hoping to help others if they move to Docetaxel, too.
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Traveling with MBC - Inspire others with your vacation experiences and tips!
Hi everyone! We have a new content highlight on Traveling With Breast Cancer, and would love you to share your tips, experiences, memories, and advice for those with metastatic breast cancer who are considering traveling, but might not feel well enough, think they don't have the energy, are concerned about risks of travel,…
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Borderline Phyllodes Tumor Diagnosis at 22
Hi everyone, I'm a 22-year-old dealing with a recent diagnosis of a borderline phyllodes tumor, and I could use some guidance and support. On 11/10, I noticed a tumor, leading to a biopsy on 11/14. The biopsy results were inconclusive, and a lumpectomy on 12/6 revealed a borderline phyllodes tumor with negative margins.…
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Low invasive duct alcarcinoma
I had a lumpectomy in October and node clearance december, then radiotherapy for 5 days My cancer was grade 2 low invasive ductal carcinoma I need to go on abemaciclib tablet for 2 years and wondered if anyone is on this tablet thank you
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Passing By to Say Hi!
Hello everyone, GN, here. I hope everyone is doing well. I am dropping by to say hello/hi to you all. Unfortunately, I have some scheduling conflicts, so I am able to attend the meetings. However, as soon as I can, I'll log in. New: I started the new treatment, not great on the body, but trying to hold on and manage.…
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Verzenio and implant complications
Hello, I am excited to join this virtual community. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 23, stage 2 with one lymph node involvement. I did a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and I'm now taking anastrazole, lupron injections and had been on Verzenio for 7 months. About 3-4 months after taking…
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Looking for Advice on Managing Side Effects of Hormone Therapy
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out to hear from those who have experience with hormone therapy for breast cancer treatment. I was recently prescribed [insert specific medication, e.g., Tamoxifen, Letrozole] as part of my treatment plan, and while I understand its importance, I’m struggling with some of the side effects. So far,…
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Birads 4 after mammo
After a mammogram, I received the following results with two suspicious areas BI-RADS 4 1st Mass: • Shape: Irregular • Density: Isodense • Margins: Indistinct 2nd Mass: • Shape: Round • Density: Isodense • Margins: Shadowed Has anyone had a similar result? I was not given a subcategory. I have to wait until…
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Kadcyla for residual disease after neo adjuvant chemo
Hi All, Starting a new Kadcyla thread as there wasn't one before. I will be starting Kadcyla soon as there was residual disease from surgery pathology report. Kadcyla for 14 cycles is what is recommended. Any of you who have already been on Kadcyla please share how it is going for you.