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Reconstruction with reduction. Help pls!
Maybe this has been covered before, but I couldn't find quite what I'm looking for, so I'm hoping some of you can share your experiences! I was diagnosed with Stage 0 DCIS about two weeks ago. I have a strong family history of breast cancer, and I've always known what decision I would make if my number ever came up. So, in…
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Ultra-Hypofractionated (Accelerated) Radiation Therapy
I had a lumpectomy about 2 months ago. Tumor was 1.2 cm and margins were clear. I was unable to tolerate the Letrozole. Horrible back pain that kept me bed bound. I am 81 years old with several other health issues that I have not had the time or emotional capacity to deal with at this time. Also my only child is quite sick…
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Bone Mets Thread
I've started this thread after suggestions that it would be useful. Mod Note: We have removed the original link as it is no longer viable. At one of our member's' recommendation we are offering this link as a resource for you. https://youtu.be/YpFfLrITfEI
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This sucks - Osteonecrosis of the jaw
After 10 months of bisphosonates I have been been diagnosed with ONJ. 3 weeks of mega antibiotics, everything else except letrozole stopped until this is resolved. A bottle of liquid morphine to add to my collection. (Resisting because it feels too ‘cancery’, if you get my drift.) And more ‘activity’ detected in my bones…
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Small tumor dcis with 3 mm
diag with dcis with 3mm invasion. Stage 1a grade 2. k67: 7% er+, PR+ and HER2 +. Looking for info on weather I should take Herceptin
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TNBC stage 4 ,metastasis brain,lungs,bones
SOS Triple Negative Metastatic P.s Long Post I would like to ask for opinions regarding my mother’s case. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in Albania in November 2018. The tumor was ER-negative, PR-negative, HER2-low (0)PD-L1 negative, and BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic testing was negative.She has also no possibility for…
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Looking for info on early stage breast cancer stage 1A
early stage docs invasion 3 mm stage 1a no lymph node involment had double mastectomy but her2 positive
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BRCA1 positive - Newly Diagnosed TNBC
Hi, I was aware that at some point I would get breast cancer. My Grandmother lost 3 sisters to it, she passed the mutation down to my dad and his sister. My aunt then died of ovarian cancer 6 months after diagnosis. I have had prior myeomectomy and grew another huge fibroid, so had a complete hysterectomy, including…
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Radial Scar - Observe or Take Out?
I'm recently diagnosed with a benign radial scar. First seen on a screening mammogram as an area of "focal distortion." Called back for diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. It persisted on the diagnostic mammogram as architectural distortion and a 0.7cm irregular mass was found on the ultrasound. The radiologist came in…
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Combined DIEP and Implant Reconstruction
Hello, All. Does anyone have any experience with or knowledge of having a combined DIEP and implant hybrid/"stacked" reconstruction? My name is Erinn. I was diagnosed with DCIS grade 2 ER+ in my right breast on 6/22/26. For various reasons, including that I have pretty small breasts and a 3+ cm area of "excursions" that…
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Any Stage 4s on Semaglutides (GLP-1s)?
I have lately thought about possibly going on a semiglutide to help lose weight. I have been dealing with breast cancer since 2010 (since 2019 at Stage 4). My weight has continued to creep up and I have struggled trying to the lose weight and I have lymphedema from cancer treatment. My MO told me about a year ago that he…
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Losing weight
Hello Came here for some tips on losing weight. I started a diet almost a month ago and I'm struggling because I see almost nothing. It's my first attempt to diet since the diagnosis and I'm sad to see and feel how different my body is now. I don't recognise myself. I don't want to quit but i really need to see something…
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New study low grade tumor but her2+ no chemo
any one hear of clinical that stated if tumor is under 5 mm grade 1 stage 1a no lymph node involvement K67 low and HER2 positive will only treat with endocrine therapy?
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Birth Control Pills and Breast Cancer Risk
Hello, I'm 27 and I've been diagnosed with both the BRCA2 and PALB2 gene that puts me at increased risk, and has made me worried to increase further risk by taking contraceptive pills. Has anyone else avoided birth control pills due to breast cancer risk, or is it negligible? This is my first post, sorry if I missed any…
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Stage III Cancer Survivors...15+ years and out
Let's just see what happens here...This is a "build it and they will come" experiment. It's time. If you are not a 15 year survivor but know the story of someone who is, please join in.
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TRIPLE POSITIVE GROUP
This is primarily for people who find themselves with THREE +'s by their diagnosis. If you are new to breast cancer, please click on the link below and read. It is "What I Wish I Knew At the Beginning of Treatment." http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/6/topic/797454
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Struggling.. please share positive things
I am in treatment and while others say I'm doing well, I haven't felt it. I was diagnosed with triple negative IDC in my left breast at 38 this year. Multi-focal, 2 tumors - 1.6 cm and 5 mm. They said node negative but then later my second opinion team, NCI, saw the first place biopsied the wrong node so I had to do it…
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What do you think is better
Hello I am here to see what u guys think is better for me or what do you think about a double mastectomy or a lumpectomy. I have triple negative breast cancer and my mom had the same thing and she had it removed in a lumpectomy and in 6 months it came back and it was a stage 4 and she lost her fight in April of 2021 due to…
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ER+, menopause, and severe depression
Good evening all, I had a stage III ER+ diagnosis in 2004, so incredibly fortunate to be 18 years' NED last February. Here's the thing, I refused oophorectomy because I was terrified about quality of life by going into instant menopause at age 35 after having extremely high estrogen since birth I guess. I spoke with a…
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IDC, ER,+PR+HRS2+1-KI67 30% LUMINAL B
I will be seeing oncologist tomorrow 2nd time .Met with surgeon last week first time. He was confident in his abilities to get it all with possibility of no radiation or chemotherapy depending if it is in glands. Both breast totally removed. He said , according to mammogram ,ultrasound and biopsy stage 1 grade 2B. Anyone…
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Oligometastatic Prognosis
On another forum, somebody posted this abstract, and I want to share it with you all - with comments. Since I am being treated as a true oligometastatic patient, this topic interests me. I think it is becoming more and more accepted as a real possibility, that a very small subset of women with mets can live long lives. It…
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Birads 5 with calcification
I’ve been hesitant to post because I didn’t want reality to set it but here I am. I’m a 33 year mother of 3, youngest is 6. Just like most of the ppl in the group, It all started with me noticing a lump. I took action almost immediately. I made an appointment to see my primary doctor which took me 2 weeks to get in. I…
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Newly Dx: IDC 7mm, Grade I, ER/PR + (100% 3+ intensity for both), HER2 negative, Ki-67: 16%
Right Breast, 9:00, posterior depth 8cmfn. Hate that I'm here, but so thankful for a place to go. So far, prognosis seems good based on what we know right now (still need MRI, awaiting genetic testing, don't know staging, etc.). I met with 2 different surgeons in DFW are this week. Both said similar things and both seem to…
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Just Diagnosed? Start Here
If you have just been diagnosed here are a few places to start from the main Breastcancer.org site: Understanding Your Pathology Report Stages of Breast Cancer and What They Mean HER2 Status and How it Affects Treatment Hormone Receptor Status and What It Means for Treatment Planning Your Treatment Why So Many Types of…
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Poll: What's throwing your life out of balance right now?
Life with breast cancer requires adjustment. We adjust our schedules, our expectations, and sometimes even our definition of a good day. We make room for appointments, family, work, rest, and the people and moments that bring us joy or a bit of calm. Finding balance isn't always easy, and it may look different from one day…
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After Tamoxifen.. does collagen production turn back ON?
I have 2.5 more years left of this ghastly medication. My dermatologist has confirmed it is responsible for my skin thinning and looking more crepey. Also losing elasticity everywhere (I’ve lost 75 lbs since my last week of chemo/IV steroids.. Ladies it IS possible if you start lifting dumbells and eating 125-135 gums of…
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Tamoxifen Reoccurrence Prevention
I didn't see anything recent in the Bottle of Tamoxifen discussion so I came here to vent and ask for feedback. My bottle's still at the pharmacy and, after reading the PDF that the oncologist's office helpfully provided, I'm inclined to leave it there. Besides the handling instructions which makes tamoxifen sound as toxic…
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Neuadjevant endocrine therapy for ILC
Hi Has anyone else with ILC tried hormone therapy before surgery? After many months I finally have a positive response. Originally on tamoxifen but had tumor growth so switched to Lupron and letrozole. Took 4 months but my entire cancer, the main tumor plus its satellites have gone from 6.8cm to 4.4cm. So grateful and now…
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Newly diagnosed with Stage3
Hello everyone, I am new here and am looking for a place for encouragement and support. My journey started back in Jan/Feb 2026 when I felt a rather large lump in right breast. Mammo in April was inconclusive, diagnostic mammo and ultrasound in May were inconclusive and just showed very dense breast tissue. MRI with…
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Found a large lump near my nipple
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