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Dark sense of humor?
Is anyone out there cracking bald or death jokes or am I just the morbid one? For example, when I die, I want my husband to put this shirt on me before the coroner arrives.
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Pathology - What is focal lymphovascular invasion?
My pathology report says lymphovascular invasion present, focal. What does focal mean? They also found 0.3 micrometastis in the sentinal lymph node. Does this mean I have cancer cells spreading in my blood?
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Super scared and depressed
I have dense breasts and have kept up with annual Mammos. Last month, I had a mammo, diagnostic mammo, ultrasound, and stereotactic biopsy. Results came back as DCIS Grade 2. I just had a breast MRI and it's showing another area in the same breast (no suspicion of malignancy in the right) so they want an MRI-guided biopsy…
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Team ILC Warriors
I thought I would start a new thread for those DX with ILC. I belong to a wonderful IDC Warrior group here and love it. It is a large group whom I love but I am the only one with ILC. So, feel like I need to get to know some of the women out there dealing with this sneaky lurking dang disease. I dont see nearly as many of…
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Moved: Tips and tricks on addressing Side Effects
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New treatment
https://www.foxnews.com/health/breast-cancer-patient-says-new-type-chemo-saved-life-thriving
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Newly Diagnosed with ILC
Hi everyone, it’s still feels strange to say that I have breast cancer. I’ve had a long journey with breast screenings, biopsies and surgeries. In 2017 I was diagnosed with LCIS which I was told was not cancer. I was given the option of preventive mastectomy or the watch and wait option as I had no genes for cancer,…
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Scared. Breast edema after mastectomy with reconstruction
Back on the forum after 1.5 years… I was diagnosed with TNBC 2 years ago: 3cm, no lymph node invasion. I had 16 Chemo+6 Keytruda, double mastectomy with reconstruction, and PCR. All 23 nodes were removed, without infiltration signs. I had no Rads or other treatment since. In January 2024 I had another surgery on the same…
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Radiation
I was diagnosed with DCIS stage 0 in July / 24. I had a lumpectomy in 8/24 and I just started radiation on10/9/24. Luckily I only have to have 5 sessions . I am HR / PR Negative so I won’t have to take any medication. When I did my radiation yesterday Later in the day I noticed I was sore and had a swollen lymph node . Was…
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Can DCIS become "cancer" in 5 months?
Thank you very much for this space. I am informed about DCIS, but have a question which I cannot find an answer to anywhere on the internet. After searching for a week, I am now thinking it may not have an answer. Past and current situation My wife, age 46, was diagnosed with stage zero DCIS 12 months ago. She received a…
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Anyone on Kisqali and Exemestane? SE?
Hi, all I switched to Exemestane from Letrazole due to unbearable rash with the Kisqali/Letrozole combo. But on Exemestane the skin on my palms and feet is scaling, peeling off. Any advice? Also my hair is thining. What SE do you have and how do you deal with them? Thanks
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Oral Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
Oral Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment September 27, 2024 Suffering from mouth sores or dry mouth? Dr. Thomas Sollecito offers solutions. A number of breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and some targeted therapy medicines, like Herceptin (trastuzumab), can cause oral side effects, including mouth sores,…
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Rib pain after breast surgery?
I had a breast reduction and 2 lymph nodes removed. Got a new oncologist and he says my pain in my ribs is most likely from nerve pain. I had full body bone scan and only degenerative stuff was in different parts of my body but nothing on my ribs except on spot that had a probably from radiation.
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Bloody discharge, Mammo & ultrasound today
I noticed I had some dark red blood from my right nipple about two weeks ago. When I went to the doctor, they noticed a clear discharge from the left as well. Today I had a mammogram and ultrasound done. The radiologist found two lumps, one near each nipple, and said they were probably benign and to follow up with an MRI,…
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Liver met
Frustrated and angry. I've had MBC for 4 years now. I did really well on Verzenio/abemaciclib and was told I had NED in July. I just got my CT scan back and it shows a probable tumor on the liver. PET scan and liver biopsy coming up. My tumor markers have been rising too. Lucky to have had 4 good years so far, but just 3…
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X-ray lung nodule
Hello everyone just checking in after a long time. Did anyone have this issue. I had cold in July and I ordered an x ray. Cough almost gone and I thought to get the X-ray still and they found “ovoid nodule projecting over the right midlung zone 2 cm new from prior”. Not sure if it means a new one 2 cm or 2 c/m from the…
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Does insurance cover nipple tattooing?
I'm about 7 months post surgery for my reconstruction (triple negative, grade 3, high Ki67 IDC breast cancer) and I'm extremely pleased with the reconstruction thus far, but I'm looking at getting the 3D nipple tattooing done. Does anyone know if insurance has to cover this part of the reconstruction process? I've sent…
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Ten Years Blue in a Sea of Pink
Male breast cancer advocacy strategiesI Over the past 10 years, so much has changed for me personally. Fortunately, the message that breast cancer is a genderless disease has grown significantly, and community awareness is much more widespread. To assist those looking to advocate, here are some of the strategies I've found…
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Is invasive lobular carcinoma imaging symmetric or bilateral
Hi, Did anybody diagnosed as invasive lobular carcinoma for ultrasound imaging described below: Broad area of vague hypoechogenicity seen throughout the upper outer quadrant of both left and right breasts, symmetric appearance. Thanks.
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TC safe with heart problems?
Hi, I am 75 years old and had lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma 7/26/24. Stage 1, grade 2, clear margins and no lymph nodes involved. Oncotype score 32 which indicated 20% chance of recurrence somewhere else in my body within next 9 years, but with chemo that reduces risk to 5%. Oncologist is recommending 4 TC chemo…
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Radiation Questions
I’m a seasoned 71-year-old 2X survivor who is going for #3 & #4!!! Each cancer has been new. Except for the 1st, they were all small. I was notified today that 2 recent biopsies of the same breast indicate cancer. I have questions while waiting for the referral to a surgeon. Has anyone had the full course of daily…
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Verzenio
Taking verzenio ..having brutal side effects
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Just diagnosed. Please help with biopsy report
overwhelmed and scared. ==== A. Right breast, R1 at 10:00, 3 cm from nipple, core biopsy Invasive ductal carcinoma (see comments) Focal ductal carcinoma in situ B. Right axilla, rax at 10:00, 10-11 cm from nipple, core biopsy One lymph node, negative for carcinoma (0/1) Value INVASIVE CARCINOMA OF THE BREAST: BIOPSY - All…
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May 2024 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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Post radiotherapy damage
Does anyone have damage from radiation? I have had two rounds of 30 doses of radiotherapy to my left chest: 2013 post lumpectomy for DCIS and 2018 post mastectomy for TNBC. As it was 5 years between my RO said it was ok. I now regret taking this course of action. Since my last round of radiation, I have had two recurrences…
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NATALEE TRIAL
My dr. wants me to join the Natalee trial which is based on the success of the Monaleesa trial for women with Stage 4 breast cancer. the drug is Kisqali (ribociclib) tablets. It was administered in 6 mg tablets for the Monaleesa trial and will be given in 4 mg for the Natalee trial. The problem I am having with it is the…
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Verzenio for early stage cancer
Hi everyone. Has anyone taken Verzenio for stage 1 cancer and if so when did you start it? I have been on letrozole for 7 months now and my oncologist just today asked if I wanted to start Verzenio too due to my high Ki67 and 1 positive micromet in my sentinel node. I thought you had to start Verzenio at the same time as…
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Kisqali Exemestane
Hello, Anyone on a Kisqali and exemestane combo? I'm just finishing my first cycle--after 8 rounds of paclitaxel was getting to be too much for me, my onco and I decided to try this oral chemo. Noticing my hair thinning, which is extra upsetting as I cold-capped with the paclitaxel expressly because I did not want to lose…
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Enhertu and Faslodex?
Hi, My Mom started Enhertu today. She is also ER positive. Does anyone take Faslodex along with Enhertu? Thanks, Stacy
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Bra recommendations?
Hi anyone have a recommended bra after reconstruction? I had implant for almost a months now. I’m still wearing the surgical bra given by the hospital. It is not that comfortable but support is good.