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Needle biopsy today for mama
Update and catch up from this thread Unsurprising, but I didn't get a ton of great sleep last night. This morning is my Mom's CT guided needle biopsy on the lung. I find myself nervous, although it's a supposedly routine procedure. My Mom is in her 70s, so…even the most routine of procedures could incur complications. But,…
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Multivitamin
i am breast cancer survivor for 2 yrs (++- IDCS). Can i take Multivitamin after the treatment. My doctor said i can take multivitamin. Can you recommend which brand is good for the patient like me? Thanks -XT
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Ultrasound results please help
I'm 45 and at my regular check up my dr. told it was time to start mammograms. Since I'm self employed, my insurance doesn't pay for preventative care so I decided to pay for a "herscan" 3D ultrasound instead of a mammogram b/c it was advertised as more thorough and I was going to have to pay anyway. The results came back…
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You Helped
Aloha I want to share how this site and this forum helped me through my late wife's final months. Ellen died July 11, 2020 at age 66 after surviving breast cancer for 25 years; she was first diagnosed with stage 2 in 1995. After two remissions, she was diagnosed with stage 4 in late 2016. The last months were devastating.…
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aromatase inhibitor/hormone therapy?
I had a lympectomy 2 weeks ago, the findings were that it was not in my lymph nodes, her 2 negative, 4 mm, stage 1A, I am 69, my cancer is considered a lazy cancer with a low risk of recurrance and is not aggressive. My oncologist said I dont need to have hormone therapy, but with therapy it would give me more reassurance…
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Possible Chest Wall Recurrence - Help
I am almost 12 years since my diagnosis. I had mastectomy, chemo, radiation, and Zoladex and Tamoxifen. I just found 3 tiny hard bumps below my scar. I don't know when they appeared but can't be that long ago. From what I read, this is most possibly a recurrence. I have made an appointment for Friday. My only hope is that…
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Switching AI's - side effects
53yo, chemically induced menopause (monthly Zolodex shots); 1st diagnosis 1A 2010 on Tamoxifen for 5 years; 2nd diagnosis 1A other breast 2020 - 3 years on Arimidex (with Zolodex to put into meno), just switched to Aromasin (3 months ago). I switched because of fatigue and stiffness/joint issues - but I think now that I'm…
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Bringing Breastcancer.org to the Spanish-Speaking Community
Bringing Breastcancer.org to the Spanish-Speaking Community Jan 5, 2024 Marián Castanondo talks about her role as a moderator for the Breastcancer.org Spanish community. Marián has been with Breastcancer.org since the Spanish language discussion forums launched 11 years ago. Listen to the podcast to hear Marián discuss:…
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Breast Self-Exam, Mammogram Best for Finding Invasive Breast Cancer After DCIS
Breast Self-Exam, Mammogram Best for Finding Invasive Breast Cancer After DCIS Jan 15, 2024 After DCIS treatment, women who develop invasive breast cancer have the cancer found most often via mammogram or find it themselves, rather than during a doctor’s exam. Read more…
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Exercise Lowers Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women
Exercise Lowers Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women Jan 12, 2024 Does just thinking about exercise make you tired? Consider this: Younger women who are more active have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. Read more…
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Lymph Node Removal, Excess Weight Linked to Long-Term Arm Problems After Breast Cancer Treatment
Lymph Node Removal, Excess Weight Linked to Long-Term Arm Problems After Breast Cancer Treatment Jan 11, 2024 Having underarm lymph nodes removed and having obesity seem to be the top two risk factors for arm issues that can last for years after breast cancer treatment is completed. Read more…
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Low Vitamin D Levels Up Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Low Vitamin D Levels Up Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Jan 11, 2024 Low vitamin D levels increase the risk of neuropathy from chemotherapy. Read more…
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ASTRO Updates Partial-Breast Radiation Guidelines
ASTRO Updates Partial-Breast Radiation Guidelines Jan 11, 2024 New guidelines strongly recommend partial-breast radiation after lumpectomy for many small, early-stage breast cancers with no lymph node involvement. Read more…
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36F Waiting for Results of Biopsy BIRADS 5
Hello All, I'm really worried to be here but also glad there is a community I can vent to and share my fears with as I wait for my biopsy results to come back. Long story short, last July 2023 while I was breastfeeding (pumping only) I noticed a lump in my right breast. I brushed it off for a few days, then got really…
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Chemo Starting September 2018
Good morning! I was very happy to see these threads/groups for folks starting chemo each month and decided to start one for September. I am starting 4 rounds of Taxotere/Cytoxan (Docetaxel/Cyclophosphamide) - who names these things? - or “TC" on 8/29 in Boston.
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Rejecting hormone therapy
I had a lumpectomy last month with clean margins, no lymph involvement and an Oncotype of 17. I start radiation next week and it has been suggested by my MO that I start a 5 yr course of Tamoxifen upon completion of my 21 radiation treatments. The Tamoxifen side effects I've read about seem real quality of life destroying,…
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New York or New Jersey Plastic Surgeons proficient at stacked Diep
Looking for recommendations for plastic surgeons who do stacked Diep for thin women who don’t have enough belly fat for reconstruction and need additional sites to form a breast. New York and New Jersey please. Thank you!
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Inverted Left Nipple
All- I am hoping to get some support and insight from all of you as I don't really have anyone to talk to. About 6 months ago I noticed my left nipple was inverted. It never had been in the past but just thought it was a sign of menopause or something (I am 52). A few months later i googled it and saw it was a potential…
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Kisqali side effects
Hello.. I am on week 3 of the first cycle of Kisqali. I have had the dosage lowered to 400 due to gastrointestinal side effects. The stomach cramps are terrible. I have tried dycyclamine, mylanta, gas x, pepto, and other over the counter and nothing helps. I also use a low setting heating pad which does help. I do have…
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Fat Necrosis or Recurrence in Chest Wall??
I hate the waiting. I am almost 9 years out from bi lateral mastectomy when during a routine CT thorax showed a small 1.5cm mass on chest wall. Ultrasound was inconclusive other than ruling out cyst and being BiRad 5. Today I had a biopsy and now have to wait up to 5 days for pathology results. All the medical…
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Telling people the news
I am inclined right now not to tell anyone much. My immediate family knows; my boss knows, and HR knows since I'm using sick time to supplement my contract hours to allow me to got 1/4 time this semester(I teach at a University). I haven't told many beyond that, since I don't have any outward symptoms (though I've lost…
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Dating after divorce and double mastectomy
This topic just makes me cry. My mastectomy was 10 years ago and I still hate it. I want my breasts back. I am divorced after 20+ years of marriage. I am 100% fine with the divorce and am happier now than I’ve been in a very long time. I want to date and I’d like very much to have sex again! How how how can I ever be…
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Where are our January 2024 biopsy people?
Had my MRI guided breast biopsy today. If positive this will be my third breast cancer, each being diagnosed 8 years apart. The only uncomfortable part was my head in the headrest and problems with a stuffed nose. I was told I will have the results next week. The preliminary report is online but only explains the procedure…
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Monday MBC Zoom thread place to keep chatting
This is a space held for our Monday MBC Zoom Meetup members to catch up in between meetups. To join the weekly virtual support group, Mondays at 2pm ET, please register here.
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Possible Recurrence - Can I do it alone... again?
Stage 1 triple negative in 2012. Treated with surgery, chemo and radiation. I really thought I was out of the woods. I had absolutely no concerns until I found a couple of hard lymph nodes just above the same breast a couple of days ago. I sent an email to my old oncologist to see if it was anything I should be concerned…
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Doctor says to wait several months after getting COVID before gettinng mammogram
My thyroid doctor told me that there is lots of evidence that getting a case of covid can frequently cause lymph nodes to swell and therefore recommended waiting several months before getting any sort of ultrasound or mammogram to avoid false alarms. I had covid a few weeks ago and have my mammogram scheduled for next…
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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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Cat scans - why?
This is my third breast cancer. For the first two, the doctors never suggested any cat scans. New oncologist said she would usually recommend scans to make sure everything else is ok and I said sure. Now I am concerned why they are suggesting scans this time. Does she think the cancer may have spread? The MRI shows a 5 mm…
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Who else is a Genealogy Nut??
I have been doing my family history for a few years now and I KNOW I am not the only one on here that dabbles in genealogy. Lets share our stories, our research queries and maybe along the way we can help each other with research. Or maybe we'll find out we are related!! My family roots go from Nebraska back to Scotland,…
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Advice 15 years out
I was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma in 2008. I had a bilateral mastectomy and lymph nodes removed (a few did test positive). I underwent chemo, radiation and reconstruction. Unfortunately, my original reconstruction with implants failed and so I then had a DIEP flap. I do not allow blood drawers, IVs or BP on…