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A Third Time?!?
It’s looking very likely that after 10 years total and 4 years after the first recurrence I have a second recurrence. My annual breast MRI found a suspicious spot in my lumpectomy scar tissue. I’ve followed up with a diagnostic mammo and US and its BI-RADS 4 with scattering of calcifications and .6cm mass. There’s a slim…
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Jan 2024 Group?
Is there a group started for Jan 2024 surgeries?
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Recurrence after mastectomy
I had breast cancer three times. Each time I was told it was unlikely I would ever get breast cancer again. I had two lumpectomies, chemo and radiation on left breast in 2003 (IDC) In December 2018 I was diagnosed with ILC in same breast. Treated with mastectomy. I stayed on AI for 6 months then quit for multiple reasons.…
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Endoscopy today
Aside from the delay (1 hour late, stewing in my anxiety), the procedure went well. I was shocked they took 4 biopsies. I'm going to the ugly place. First concern is mets from lobular to throat or stomach…or would it be worse if it were a new primary gastric cancer. UGH.
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Chemo or no Chemo? 😬
Hi Everyone, I am 30 years old and was recently diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer and had a double mastectomy about 3 weeks ago. I just got my results back for the oncotype and the dr recommends chemo. The score came back 19 out of 100, which means there's a 6% chance of it coming back, but that percentage doubles…
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Mothers with school aged children
I know this diagnosis stinks, no matter age or what phase of life you are in. I was hoping we could start a thread for mothers of school aged children. Edited to say: and younger...forgot to include my 3 yr old!
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Metastatic Triple Negative
Hello I am new here, diagnosed Jan 2023, chemo, surgery radiation. CT Scan October 2023, 3 months after completion of chemo showing a liver met (confirmed with liver biopsy) getting PET scan tomorrow. Looking to connect with other mTNB.
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Between the Devil ( the red one) and the deep blue sea
I honestly did not know what forum to post under since I am all over the place and on so many threads and wanted all of you to know what is going on with me now. I am Stage lV, but unlike some do not consider that anything special or feel intruded upon when someone who is not Stage lV, posts on a Stage lV forum. The way I…
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How about festivity sweets?
Hi everybody I wanted to ask an opinion... I try to avoid sugar as much as possible, as well as fructose, juses, too much fruit...etc... Now I may go to a dinner, and being near Christmas, I imagine there is going to be panettone, or other festivity sweets... Should I eat some? Should I avoid them completely not to feel…
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6th biopsy since 2021
I had abnormal mammograms starting in 2020 but at first was just checked every 6 months with ultrasound and mammograms. I first had an ultrasound biopsy and then a stereotactic one for a lump in my right breast. They found a radial sclerosing lesion that required an excisional biopsy. For complicated reasons I had to…
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Introducing myself from Nairobi, Kenya
See first comment below for Rosebessie's story and welcome her to the community! This discussion was created from comments split from another thread.
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Please read and hand hold or advice…
Hi all, I’m in a terrible mess. My story is, I am 31, I was throwing a ball for my dog and thought I’d pulled my right shoulder or chest muscle, as had pain in the area. This was the end of November. The pain in my shoulder was like a achy burning pain. I’ve tried to rest it however with two young kids etc it’s pretty…
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What do you hope for, however big or small, in 2024?
As 2023 comes to a close, most are looking for something to be hopeful for in the new year. Maybe you want to enjoy more of life’s little pleasures. Do you hope to travel again or learn to do something new? Are you hoping to better accept your current situation and needs during treatment? Perhaps you are focused on taking…
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Tiny recurrence after mastectomy and radiation -- whats next?
Hi all. I had a left mastectomy 3 years ago followed by radiation due to close margins (<1mm) on the front, outer side, and back. I had very small breasts with three small IDC tumors in the left side and a scattering of DCIS, so I think close margins were unavoidable. I've been on tamoxifen for 2.5 years, starting as soon…
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Newly Diagnosed
I had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma with SITU left month. They said it looked to be stage 2a but today I had an MRI and the report said I have multiple swollen axillary nodes and it said metastatic disease is suspected. I'm terrified for what's next and should be…
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Summer/Fall 2023 Radiation Thread
Going through or starting radiation soon? Gather here to get answers, insight, and support from others navigating radiation treatment and its side effects right along with you.
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Changing chemo drug
Hello, my mom is currently going thru chemo. She had her first chemo few weeks ago “TC”. And she ended up going to ER, admitted in the hospital because of colitis. per the oncologist, chemo caused the colitis. Now she is giving us two options either stick to taxotere but less dose (every 3 week) or change to taxol (weekly)…
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Anastrozole
I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal cell carcinoma in June 2022. I received 4 cycles of chemo, last cycle was in December 2022. I have been on Anastrozole for about a year and have recently started to experience fairly severe joint pain, primarily in my knees. I have also been experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms.…
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In Favor of Feminism: Share Your Views
I'm starting this thread for those of us who support feminism and its beliefs, so we can exchange thoughts, ideas, inspiration, frustrations, personal stories, news stories, famous people stories, memes, book & video recommendations and other matters pertaining to women's equality. Here's a general definition of feminism:…
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Not dx with stage IV but feel it's coming
In short, I had a CT scan in August that showed a partially blocked ureter, a slight swollen kidney, bladder wall thickening, slight ascites, and my ovaries were hidden because of bowels but looked suspicious. The CT was to rule out a bump I felt in my upper adoment that my MO thought was nothing. It was nothing. But like…
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1st chemo & Fulphila injection.
Hello, I’m taking care of my mom so I’m wondering if someone can guide… she is patient of breast cancer reoccurrence. Hertue positive. And chemo is TC (every 3 weeks) she had first chemo & there were no side effects for first few days. & she got her fulfhila injection 2 days after her chemo. & same night, she’s going thru…
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Did Fosamax/alendronate slow/stop your bone loss
At the decision making point of whether to continue Aromatase Inhibitor. Just began alendronate a few months ago. Next DEXA due in July. Did Fosamax/alendronate pump the brakes on your bone loss while you continued with Aromatase Inhibitor? Or did your scores continue to decline at the same rate? Or did you see improvement…
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Another lump, this time right breast.
I was diagnosed with an intraductal papilloma in my left breast in 2020. It was removed completely and biopsied. Ever since I have done monthly self exams. A few days before my period when I was getting into the shower, I noticed, in the mirror a slight dent when I was raising my arms. I briefly examined the area but could…
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What is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and how to manage it?
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Dec 22, 2023 Dr. Kristin Rojas explains the collection of symptoms that genitourinary syndrome of menopause encompasses, as well as treatments. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is the preferred term for many of the symptoms that menopause can cause, including vaginal dryness and…
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Kadcyla Continues to Improve Survival in HER2-Positive Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Kadcyla Continues to Improve Survival in HER2-Positive Early-Stage Breast Cancer Dec 17, 2023 More than eight years of follow-up from the KATHERINE trial showed the continued survival benefits of Kadcyla over Herceptin for HER2-positive breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence. Read more…
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Visible changes and waiting on a mammogram
I'm 51, post-menopause, and have had a mammogram annually since 2020. In Dec. 2020 I had a biopsy on the right breast, it came back negative. (Yay.) This summer, the left nipple became inverted. I was dealing with other medical issues, so put off going to a doctor about that specific one. Now a doctor has seen it, and also…
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My first TC experience was not bad
I know everyone is different, and that each cycle can "hit" differently, but I just wanted to share my experience with my first round for anyone who is about to embark on a TC regimen like mine to maybe provide hope. I don't want to minimize anyone's bad experience, but also want others to know that not every cycle is…
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Breast Cancer Index
I am near the 5-year mark of my endocrine therapy. I am meeting with my MO next month. She ordered the Breast Cancer Index test; the result is that I am not likely to benefit from extended endocrine therapy. Does it mean I do not have to continue with my monthly Lupron injection and letrozole beyond 5 years? How do…
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I'm considering a unilateral mastectomy following DCIS diagnosis
Hi. I'm newly diagnosed with DCIS following a biopsy to my left breast. Two areas of DCIS found (located near each other), 8 mm each, 1- ER+ graded intermediate, 1 - ER Neg. graded Advanced. I'm trying to decide between a mastectomy of my left breast or radiation followed by tamoxifen. I'd like to connect with women who…
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More tests scheduled
Hi everyone Well I'm back again, I know it's not where we want to be but if we have to be somewhere for support this has always been the best place to come for it. I have been here before in the past years with worries of cysts and complex cysts in both breasts where I have gone through Ultrasounds, Mammograms and MRI's. I…