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Clever study
Hi! Anyone on a clinical trial targeting dormant cells? ( like Clever study).
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Dancing with the Stars
Calling all DWTS fans. It's that time again. Join us for some fun as we compare notes again this season.
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foods to get in grocery store
Foods to buy in grocery store . I will start with one word and you continue with last letter in word I give... pomogranete
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Anxious waiting for breast biopsy results
68 yrs old had biopsy yesterday 10/23 now waiting results. they are pretty sure it is cancer. 2.8mm mass on right breast anxiety is taking over. I hate feeling like this!
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Fun Game -- 5 Letters Become a Sentence
Leave five letters and the next person will make a sentence out of it. Like ILRWS becomes I love running with scissors. Or Ill Llamas rarely welcome snacks. Next up is WCLFE
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what is next if anything
Hello, i am taking aledronate 70mg/once a week for osteopenia since 2018. I am 65 years old. And i am taking exemestane after breast cancer lumpectomy since 4/2020. Hopefully will be done with it in 4/2025. My bone density test is showing some worsening since last time i had test 2 years ago. But it still says…
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This word reminds me of....
It is basically a word association game. I will post the first word, the next person posts what that word reminds them of and so on. First word 'Snow'
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things to buy in dept store
Lets shop in department store like Wally World. I will start and next person start with last letter of my word.. Curlers
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biosy
was supposed to hear at 2:00 about biopsy results it is now 4:00. just happened to check mychart and they said results were not finalized yet, may be tomorrow. you think they could have called in case I hadn’t checked mychart! now anxiety over why they haven’t been finalized ☹️
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Risk of Hunched Back following Double Mastectomy without Reconstruction?
A few months ago I found out that I have a couple of different additional risk factors for breast cancer and I had a lumpectomy to remove some calcifications containing atypical cells. My doctor is recommending chemoprevention medication and observation. But in the middle of dealing with these breast issues I had a routine…
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Waiting on Biopsy results
Happy Monday all - So I had my core biopsy today for my BIRADS 4 mass. It was up as a hypoechoic mass or complicated cyst. Biopsy pulled solid components, no fluid for needle aspiration. I’m stuck in the waiting game - but the doctor performing the biopsy said the likelihood of cancer was low, but couldn’t narrow down what…
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Reconstruction?
I am 56 years old, and I am going to have a mastectomy on my left breast soon, but I am considering going flat. I just want to get the surgery done, recover, get through any cancer treatments, and see how I feel. I don't want to have to worry about a longer surgery time, multiple surgeries and/or complications. Is there…
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Appearance after bilateral mastectomy
I had a bilateral mastectomy about six weeks ago, without reconstruction. I can't get used to the bizarre lumps all around and on where my breasts used to be. One scar seems deeply embedded; both scars look rough and bumpy. Is this normal? My surgeon is unconcerned and said it could take up to six months for things to…
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Her2+ treatment and latent cardiac dysfunction/abnormal GLS
Hello. I was treated for stage T1cN1aM0 triple positive starting in March 2015 with lumpectomy, TCH chemo and left-side radiation including a 'boost' to the axillary. No recurrence to date, thankfully. My oncologist states my lifelong risk for a recurrence at 2%. I have had inherited mildly high cholesterol, now in…
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Breast recon/implants -Successful Stories after Radiation
I wanted to find out if there were any success stories on this topic/procedure: Recentently I went to a PS . 4.5 years ago I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Although, my radiated breast is pretty much the same size, I have always wanted to get the fullness back in my breasts after having kids..etc... I'd always…
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Breast MRI Results
It’s weird to be posting here for myself. I’ve been on this site for 1.5 years as I’ve been supporting my sister since she was diagnosed with MBC. But today I am posting for myself. Had a breast MRI yesterday. My PCP ordered it because of my sister having clear mammograms prior to her dx, and my having dense breast tissue…
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Anyone on Piqray?
I’ve been on Ribociclib/Faslodex tx for liver mets since July 2023. Recent MRI indicated several new liver lesions. I’m rather disappointed that the above tx only last 15 months. Going to start Piqray this week. I’m concerned about the side effects of hyperglycemia and diarrhea. could you please share your experience on…
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Interpreting Results
Hellooooo! My name is Jules, and I'm in the Waiting stages of this journey. Noticed a lump about 7-8 weeks ago, found by provider on exam for confirmation, and I've had my diagnostic mammo and ultrasound last week, biopsy scheduled for this coming Monday. As someone who works in healthcare, I have - of course - tried to…
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What is your favorite neuropathy lotion for painful feet?
Hi, I'm on my second round of taxol and carboplatin. This second round has made my toes more numbing and painful, hard-to-walk feet in the morning. I use Epsom-it, an Epsom concentrate for nerve pain, Epsom salt soaks. Ice therapy socks during chemo., which I still can't figure out how long to keep them on my feet during…
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Internal mammary node involvement.... anyone??!!
Ahhh! I have been driving myself crazy thinking and worrying about this the last week and not finding much information. I’m looking for someone that has or had internal mammary node involvement. The radiologist said the only way to treat it is with radiation. This scares me. I feel like anything cancer has touched should…
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Radiation
Hi. Just had lumpectomy for lower inner quad left invasive ductal ca ER, PR positive , Her 2 negative . Oncotype 22. I’m 53. Have negative sentinel nodes but positive intermammary on pet ct. They are recommending radiation and anti estrogen treatment. I am anxious about getting radiation as it can cause heart issues . I…
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Chemo
Hi! New here. Recently diagnosed with IDC stage 3. ER+, PR+, HER2- I’ve had a lumpectomy, then had to go in again to increase the margins. Had 1 lymph node positive. My next step is chemo then after that radiation. My Chemo therapy will only consist of Taxotere and Cytocan. My first treatment is this Thursday and I’m a bit…
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How Many Stage 4 Girls are getting SS disability..
Seems like a lot of stage 4 US citizens are getting Social Security Disability Insurance payments. So lets see how many there are! If you were denied, please comment if it was for medical issues. My understanding is denials are more "not paid in enough" issues than medical. PLEASE TAKE POLL ONCE ONLY!
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Symptoms before being diagnosed
I wanted to see what symptoms did you all get from breast cancer before you were diagnosed as there are hardly any when you look them up but have noticed I got different ones in the time period I started noticing the lumps. I had and still have tiredness, indigestion, loss of appetite and loss of weight.
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Aromasin
Hello Ladies, My Onc ordered Aromasin today after being in Arimidex for several months. My finger joints were swelling and painful, as is my knee and pelvis when I walk. I am still on Zoladex and had a Reclast infusion recently for signs of osteopenia. I’m afraid the Aromasin will be the same, hoping for some advise on…
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Zoladex injection
Hello. I had a breast cancer surgery in last April in South Korea. Since then, I had been continuing medical treatments, including radiation and take a Tamoxifen everyday. Also, I had a Zoladex Injection every 3 months. I came back to the USA and I need to continue the Zoladex injection here. So, I tried to make an…
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Chemo regimen for stage IIB HR+Her2-
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed in July with stage 2B HR+ and Her2 negative IDC with macromet in one lymph node. I'm 45 years old and pre-menopausal. I had my lumpectomy in late August and struggling to make a final decision regarding which chemo regimen to proceed with. AC-T was the initial recommendation and TC was…
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ADH LCIS Lumpectomy #2 Now What?
When I was first diagnosed with ADH 2 years ago my surgeon mentioned prophylactic mastectomies and I thought he was very extreme for bringing it up. Now I just finished my second surgical excision for ADH (pathology showed LCIS). I'm starting to wonder what happens next- I can't be having surgery every 2 years! I think my…
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Golden Milk Latte
Hi Carolyn - First, sending over my care and support. : ). I hope this message finds you well! Is there a specific brand of the Golden Milk Latte that you like? I am checking them out and there are so many. Thank you!
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Diagnosed last thursday, now in the waiting game for appointments
Well I got the alert last Thursday that I had a new result in my MyChart and I looked and got the news there at my job. Looks like I have grade 3 IDC, triple negitive hormone test. The NP at my OB/GYN office called and asked where I wanted my referral sent. I gave them a few places and now I wait. Not having much…