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Cancer research
Good evening, everyone. I’m trying to keep this post focused on research and away from politics. Any one else concerned about the pause in cancer research? I’m doing ok now (knock on wood) but I’m concerned that the next great thing isn’t going to be available when we need it. Anyone feeling the same?
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When to start Aromatase Inhibitors?
I am currently in treatment for triple positive breast cancer. I had surgery in June 2024 followed by 12 weeks of chemotherapy with paclitaxel and trastuzumab, then followed on with the trastuzumab every three weeks which will continue until July 2025. I just started daily radiation and have 12 more treatments. My…
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Have you received advice from your healthcare provider about monitoring your heart health?
Read more about Heart Tests for People With Breast Cancer. Elaborate your answer with your experiences in the discussion below.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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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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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.…