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MRI Biopsy Tomorrow
After a 6 week wait, my mri guided biopsy for two bi-rad4 suspicious masses is tomorrow morning. I strangely feel clamer now than I have in the past 6 weeks. The limbo ends tomorrow- whatever they find. Please send me all the good vibes and any advice on how long your MRI biospy took, if you were sore after, how long the…
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Implant Reconstruction AFTER Radiation
I have a unique history when it comes to reconstruction. I had saline implants prior to diagnosis and my breast surgeon asked if she could re-implant them when she did my double mastectomy. I then had chemo, followed by radiation. Fast forward 5 years later, and I decided to go for reconstruction. The "old" implants would…
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I’d appreciate hearing from anyone taking AIs and a GLP-1 drug for weight loss
I was diagnosed in 11/2022, had bilateral lumpectomy 1/2023 and finished radiation 3/2023. I’ve been taking an aromatase inhibitor for over two years. At first I was on anastrozole and I recently switched to exemestane to see if a switch would help some of my side effects (joint pain, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia). I was…
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Just received my Pet Scan results
Hi everyone, I have unfortunately been on this site for 9 years now. Diagnosed with early stage in 2015. Then had a recurrence in 2022. Yesterday I had a follow up Pet scan and the indication says "New hypermetabolic abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic lymphadenopathy, presumably reflecting metastatic disease." I briefly spoke…
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OYE!!! Joining the Sisterhood and researching!
After my annual mammogram, I got a call from my primary care physician that I needed to go back in and get additional testing. While this was somewhat alarming I didn't worry too much. I religiously get checked every year since my mother had two instances of breast cancer and my heritage also puts me at a higher risk. I…
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My daughter had 36 rads now I am facing and she used and loved CBD crème -anyone else??
best cremes to use i have tender skin and rash easily
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Tomorrow🙏
Tomorrow is the day I go for diagnostic and ultrasound if needed for an area of loosely grouped calcifications with focal asymmetry. I am a 20 year triple neg survivor and this is the first time anything of any concern has been seen. It is all I can do not to just scream.
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Hard lump after biozorb
I had a lumpectomy in July for DCIS. They put in a biozorb device. Since then, I have developed what feels like a golf ball in the surgical site, where the biozorb has been placed. Is this normal? Any thoughts about using massage therapy to soften it up? I don't want to dislodge it! Thanks for your thoughts.
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Paget's disease with ILC
I have had breast cancer and also have a friend with a rarer case that I can't find a ton of information on. Does anybody know how Paget's disease influences a prognosis? Specifically paget's with an ILC invasive component? I can find some info on it with IDC but nothing with ILC.
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Opinions on MRI, Biopsy and Overall Worry
I'm looking for opinions or similar situations. Every year I get my mammo and since cancer they appear hypervigilant. The first few years they wanted to biopsy everything they saw. I had a couple of bad experience with the first two biopsies so I later took charge and said no if it was something that could be watched.…
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Pregnancy after Double mastectomy
Hi Ladies, I am wanting to know if there is anything I should consider besides being unable to breast feed about getting pregnant after a double mastectomy? I am impatiently waiting my biopsy results for suspected DCIS and am hoping that we will be able to get away with the surgery and no other treatment, we were trying to…
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Diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic ILC
My mother ,who is 62 years old, was diagnosed with Invasive breast carcinoma favoring lobular carcinoma, Grade 2, NBR Score 6. Her IHC panel shows : ER - Positive, PgR - Weak positive, Her-2/neu - Negative, Ki-67-22% and No PDL1 expression seen. PET findings are Lesions in all quadrants of right breast infiltrating skin…
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Questions on Paget's disease
This is my first time to ever post on a blog like this. Honestly, the fact that I am actually doing so scares the hell out of me. I'm hoping to get some clarity on Paget's Disease. The information I have found is minimal, my doctors office doesn't seem to have much experience and the blog comments are old, but I am hopeful…
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Calcifications to chemo
After 20 years cancer free from triple negative at age 47 my last screening mammogram came back with loosely grouped calcifications with focal asymmetry. Diagnostic mammogram suggested with ultrasound if necessary. I go Tuesday. I am now 67. I had a left MX with tram flap recon with first diagnosis. My question is can…
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Micro-invasive DCIS that is her2+++
By clinical definition a true microinvasion is "IDC(Invasive Ductal Carcinoma) that is 1mm or less in its greatest dimension". As requested a separate forum index for those of us who had true Micro-Invasive DCIS that was her2+++. Yes, we are a rare bunch but lately there have been a few more of us that joined BC.org and…
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MRI
Hello! I am 47, I was diagnosed with DCIS (grade 2) last week. My second mammogram confirmed a small (3mm) spot near my nipple. I met with my oncologist on Thursday for my first appointment with him, pretty uneventful since I haven't had my MRI yet. I am scheduled this Thursday for my MRI and then meet with the breast…
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Loosely grouped calcifications wit focal asymmetry
I was diagnosed 20 years ago with stage 1 triple negative. I had a mastectomy with tram recon and four rounds of chemo. All mammograms good till now. This one showed loosely grouped calcifications with focal asymmetry. No speculated masses noted. Just said needs further films and possible ultrasound. I have been back to…
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Confused
Hi, was diagnosed 11/4/2024, surgery for what drs call closest thing to 0 as possible, no biggie 9mm tumor. Pathology came back as showing triple negative in breast tissue, fastest most egressive there is but lympnodes & margins clear with additional 3.9 mm tumor. 2nd pathology states it appears the 1st tumor was triple…
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Surgery/reconstruction
I have my surgery for double mastectomy next week with reconstruction. How do you handle the anxiety? What do I need 2 know or have ready when I get home?
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ER/PR positive and Her2 negative and Ovary removal
Hi all, In 2019 I was diagnosed ER/PR positive and Her2 negative and mastectomy done on right side. No chemo, no radiation I am 45 and this month I was diagnosed with ER/PR positive and Her2 negative on left breast. Dr suggested mastectomy, later they decide Chemo or radiation. I have been hearing more about removing Ovary…
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Immediate Reconstruction or Wait?
Hi, I am new here and was diagnosed with IDC about 3 weeks ago. I am stage 2, but my tumor is aggressive, so Surgery is scheduled for 4/22. I have a strong family history as well. As of now, they say my lymph nodes are clear and are recommending immediate reconstruction with implants ( I am not a candidate for DIEP flap).…
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Help! Scanxiety & stress over watching my sister in pain.
My sister has MBC, stage IV, mets to the lungs & bones. Originally diagnosed Stage 2-A, IDC, underwent radical right breast mastectomy in 2020. In 2022, metastasis to the bones & lungs. Her 2nd line of treatments, Capecitabine & Lapatinib, poisoned her system resulting in stomach issues (diarrhea, gastritis, etc. She has…
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DCIS
I’m 1 week post mastectomy and just received results of focal duct carcinoma in situ, intermediate nuclear grade without necrosis. I’m low key freaking out right now and would like any information that someone could provide. I opted for the mastectomy after I had a lumpectomy and mammogram that stated I have benign…
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Phesgo
Diagnosed July 2024, started treatment Aug 24 with 7 cycles of chemotherapy with EC x3 Docetaxol x4 , completed December 24 Surgery in the form of therapeutic mammoplasty with removal of tumour bed Managed 16 out of 18 cycles of phesgo for HER2 positive BC ( last injection 18.8.24) Radiotherapy x10 with boost for the last…
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Pain
Hello, I am going on 7 years cancer free. I had a mastectomy with reconstruction and nipple sparing. I have been having pain/pressure in the area where the cancer was. The pain has been some time now. I have an upcoming appointment at Mayo soon but I'm concerned. The pain/pressure also radiates to my back behind my armpit…
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Have had mammo, ultrasound and awaiting biopsy
my mammo was Birads 0 (needed additional tests), ultrasound was Birads 4. That radiologist ordered US guided biopsy. However, the radiologist I was referred to decided a Sterotactic biopsy was more appropriate. I have an initial appointment this week with the Cancer specialist and then the following week I am scheduled for…
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Lymphedema self massage
Hi ladies! I wanted to share a link to a self lymphodema massage treatment that has helped me and my neighbor who also had breast cancer. Please ok it with your doctors before trying it, because our situations are all unique. I had a lumpectomy with node removal Mar 2021. I was able to see a lymphodema therapist soon after…
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Starting Chemo in February 2016?
I didn't see a thread starting for *my* month, so I figured I'd start one... Anyone else getting ready to start their chemo in February? I start my first tx on Feb 16th. I'm doing 4 cycles of docetaxel and cyclophosphamide (also called TC, I think?). I've been doing tons of reading about whether I need to ice my fingers…
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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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Should I stop HRT
I started HRT at the beginning of December. I have an Estradiol patch and which I change every 4 days abd 200mg Utrogestan daily. I went for a mammogram and the results were “Small apparent non-specific density” I have to go back for more imaging and potentially a biopsy. Should I stop the HRT?