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Need MRI guided biopsy after my yearly MRI
I had my yearly MRI yesterday and knew something was amiss when my results were not posted in my portal the same day. A radiologist called me today to say there a small area of enhancement next to the area of my lumpectomy. An MRI guided biopsy is needed but the area is far back and they are not sure they can reach the…
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Not yet gotten testing
need some thoughts, comfort or encouragement on my current situation. I have a diagnostic mammogram and bilateral ultrasound on Wednesday but struggling with the wait. I have had severe itching of the R breast nipple and areola about a year. It was nipple, then whole areola then below the areola and it feels like a deep…
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A cure happened for a hormone positive Her2 negative stage 4 patient in a trial!
I can't believe this isn't all over the news. I know it's early and few more years are going to pass before we hear about more of these but we finally had a cure for a hormone positive stage 4 patient in a trial. It occurred in the Elaine -1 trial!!
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Genomic Test Helps Decide Which DCIS Needs Radiation
Genomic Test Helps Decide Which DCIS Needs Radiation Dec 8, 2023 Dr. Seema Khan explains her research looking at the ability of a genomic test to help make radiation decisions for DCIS. The Oncotype DX Breast DCIS Score test is used to help people and their doctors make decisions about whether radiation after lumpectomy…
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Can Certain Younger Post-Menopausal Women With Low-Risk Breast Cancer Skip Radiation?
Can Certain Younger Post-Menopausal Women With Low-Risk Breast Cancer Skip Radiation? Dec 6, 2023 Research suggests that some younger post-menopausal women may be able to skip radiation after lumpectomy, but there are important points to consider. Read more…
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Concerning and confusing screening mammogram
49 y/o female, 110 lbs, 5’4”, Caucasian, post menopausal, on hormone replacement therapy since 2/10/2023. I went for my annual screening mammogram and screening breast ultrasound for dense breasts on Thursday and this is my mammogram report. The mammogram report is so confusing to me and am requesting help to understand…
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Recurrence after nearly 6 years
Just processing this new diagnosis. Five and a half years out from mastectomy, Had Stage I lobular as well as a small ductal tumor in right breast. Lump in armpit, took me seemingly ages to get a biopsy, which I had yesterday. Lobular cancer again. On some level I knew it wasn't the "scar tissue" people kept telling me it…
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Breast Cancer Vaccine Update
Breast Cancer Vaccine Update Dec 7, 2023 Dr. Justin Johnson explains early results from three small studies on a vaccine for triple-negative breast cancer. Dr. G. Thomas Budd, an oncologist, and Dr. Justin Johnson, an immunologist, are collaborating on research looking at a vaccine to prevent triple-negative breast cancer.…
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ART Doesn’t Increase Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk
ART Doesn’t Increase Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Dec 7, 2023 Dr. Hatem Azim explains his new analysis of data from the POSITIVE trial. At the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dr. Hatem Azim presented a new analysis of information from the POSITIVE trial, which found that younger women…
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Paxman Scalp Cooling Patient Assistance Programs
Paxman Scalp Cooling Patient Assistance Programs Dec 6, 2023 Richard Paxman explains how his company helps people pay for scalp cooling during chemotherapy. Scalp cooling can help people keep some or quite a lot of their hair when receiving a chemotherapy regime that can cause hair loss. At the 2023 San Antonio Breast…
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What You Need to Know About Lymph Node Radiation After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
What You Need to Know About Lymph Node Radiation After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Dec 6, 2023 Dr. Marisa Weiss explains the results of the practice-changing study showing that node-positive breast cancer that becomes node-negative after chemotherapy likely doesn’t need nodal radiation. Breast cancers that are lymph…
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Treatment After CDK4/6 Inhibitors
Treatment After CDK4/6 Inhibitors Dec 5, 2023 Medical oncologist Stephanie Graff explains the treatment options available after a CDK4/6 inhibitor stops working. CDK4/6 inhibitors are used to treat both early-stage and advanced-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The CDK4/6 inhibitors are: Ibrance…
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Tukysa Plus Kadcyla Better Than Kadcyla Alone for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Tukysa Plus Kadcyla Better Than Kadcyla Alone for Metastatic Breast Cancer Dec 7, 2023 Adding Tukysa to Kadcyla improved outcomes for metastatic HER2-positive disease. Read more…
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Worried about IBC. What were your IBC symptoms?
Good day! I am a 30 year old mom of 2 little girls. Currently being assessed for breast disease. Here's a little background: In February 2020, I felt a lump in my RIGHT breast, the skin of the areola turned very dark, and part of my nipple inverted. I went to my OB-Gyn and he ordered mammogram and breast ultrasound which…
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Lupron plus AI
I gave chosen to go the aggressive route of monthly lupron shots plus an AI rather than tamoxifen. I was 38 at diagnosis and 39 now. I have just read that it is possible to have incomplete ovarian suppression which would make my estrogen levels too high for the AI. Anyone else doing this course concerned? My MO says she is…
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Choosing Between Double Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
I’m meeting with my surgeon this week to decide on surgery. I have 2 different types of cancer in both breasts. What are your thoughts or experience with double mastectomy vs mastectomy plus lumpectomy? I’m in my late sixties.
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Who has had both implants and DIEP?
I had a direct to implant BMX with 535cc silicone implants in October 2021, followed by radiation on my left side in June 2022. I had fat grafting in June 2023 to try and break up/loosen the radiated tissue, with limited success. My chest feels heavy, cold, and tight, especially on my radiated side. My boobs look…
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New here, found out 4 days ago MBC
Hi all, I've written long posts on other discussion threads, but I'll keep it short here. I feel like I'll get more responses at this board till I know more about my dx and what other threads I need to check. I was dx 4 days ago with lung/abdomen and probably ureter mets. PET scan revealed. I'm not ready to hear stats…
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Lump but negative imaging
I noticed a lump in my left breast on 11/16 and was seen the next day. My Dr ordered a mammogram and ultrasound. Since originally finding the lump, I also found a second smaller lump on the same breast. After getting imaging done yesterday, the radiologist told me that they can’t see anything remarkable on my scans with…
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Anyone have an anaphylaxis issue
Hey all, I wasn't sure where to put this, but I am two years out from chemo this month and this past Friday night landed me in the ER with a reaction to shrimp and potatoes. For reference, I've had issues with an intolerance to potatoes before treatment. Upset tummy, etc. During chemo, I craved bland foods and tried them…
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Stage 2 triple negative breast cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. Because my tumor is aggressive and fast growing they flipped the treatment around from doing surgery first and starting chemo instead. I have made my decision from the choices I was giving which basically was double mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery. I…
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Sleeves and rowing machine!!
Hi Can anyone please help .. I have been using a rowing machine for past few months and my arm is now swelling up , sorry it's got no lymph nodes. Should I be wearing a compression sleeve ? Thanks
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Surprise upgrade of benign radial scar to IDC grade 1 t1b
Hi all, I am a new member of this club and I am glad I found this forum. Brief history about my case: I was diagnosed with radial scar during routine mammogram. When a core needle biopsy was done it came back as benign but my doctor insisted on getting a lumpectomy. Now my doctor called me and told me that actually they…
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Courage to Stay Positive Through Chemo and Surgery Decisions
I’m off to round 4 of Tchp tomorrow. I’m feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the long day ahead. Needing a bit of encouragement this morning. Also meeting with surgeon on Thursday to decide between single mastectomy plus lumpectomy or double mastectomies. I have two kinds of cancer one in each breast. The past five…
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Diagnosed 3.5 weeks ago
I thought I had previously posted here but if so I can't find it. I've had a crash course on breast cancer. I have ER+PR+ HER2- . Tomorrow morning I am having surgery. A lumpectomy and some type of node removal and testing then either more nodes or not depending on test. I wish I had thought to come here earlier to ask..…
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ER/PR positive and Her2 negative and Ovary removal
Hi all, In 2019 I was diagnosed ER/PR positive and Her2 negative and mastectomy done on right side. No chemo, no radiation I am 45 and this month I was diagnosed with ER/PR positive and Her2 negative on left breast. Dr suggested mastectomy, later they decide Chemo or radiation. I have been hearing more about removing Ovary…
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Ibrance 100mg and femara
Hi, I have an oligometastatic and I have been taking these medication for 6 months. My blood count white cells were sooo low that my doc decrease the dosis. And I felt much better. Although count doesn’t increase much. I have shots regularly to increase white cells. My energy levels are usually good. Sometimes I get sick…
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Eagle Pharmacy for the brand name Arimidex
Does anyone know if Eagle Pharmacy online is a reputable pharmacy for brand name hormonal medications? I'm going to give the treatment one more try with the brand name Arimidex and not the generic anastrozole. My oncologist agreed to monitor me if I decide not to do the hormonal treatment due to the awful side effects I…
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Verzenio + fulvestrant increased OS in ER+/HER2+ MBC
I guess this could eventually mean a new first line for estrogen positive HER2+ patients. This was just a Phase 2 trial so I suppose there has to be a Phase 3 before it would become common in clinical use. Looks like they didn’t include Perjeta (pertuzumab) in this protocol, either. CONCLUSION: In this phase II trial,…