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Overwhelmed...sad...mad...
HR+, HER2-, Stage 3 IDC…I think that's how to say it…I had a lumpectomy in July and had my first chemo (dense dose AC-T) last week. Overall I'm greatful for how well I'm feeling. I'm extremely thankful for the anti nausea meds as they kept me at a low level of queasy but nothing too bad. Was extremely tired for a couple…
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Drain removal
I had a drain removed yesterday and I have been completely exhausted today and feel the same way I did when I left the hospital. I understand that it’s my healing process, but I was not prepared for feeling this badly. I had thought once the drain was removed. I feel better. Suggestions annd your experience are most…
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Success Stories!
Every now and then I read a post on this forum that talks about somebody who has lived a long time with disease. I know there have even been threads with many node positive success stories and stage IV survival stories. These have been the most uplifting influences for me on my journey. In a world of breast cancer where…
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Starting Chemo September 2015; join us!
Hello all: There is a great and very helpful group in the August 2015 chemo thread, and I hope they will pop in to give advice to all of us 'younger' chemo sisters, but I figured it was time to start the September group for those just starting down this road. My biggest worry is the impact of losing my hair, and am…
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Enhertu treatment
I just had my first Enhertu treatment last Thursday. Has anyone experienced blurry vision? If yes, did it resolve or get better before your next treatment? I'm due to have this once every three weeks.
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For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing
I found a couple of older threads about Arimidex, but they covered a large time span with a gazillion posts, so I thought I would start a new thread for Arimidex/Anastrozole users. I am starting on Anastrozole today. Plan is to take it for 5 years, possibly longer. I already have osteopenia and osteoarthritis (limited to…
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Blog Discussion: When Time Becomes an Accommodation
Join us to discuss this blog post. Let us know your thoughts, feelings and experiences and if anything about this post resonates with you. We value your insight! https://www.breastcancer.org/community/blog/time-and-mbc Post your thoughts on this blog post below.
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Favorite No-Underwire Bras?
HI all, Which no-underwire bras do you love for post-mastectomy or lumpectomy? Why?
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Anastrazole and the decision to start tratment
I had a diagnosis of DCIS. After a lumpectomy with clean margins they found that there were in the tissue extracted two spots of invasive carcinoma. A lymph node biopsy came clear praise God! I finished radiation and they are recommending Anastrazole for 5 years. I am having a hard time taking the decision to start it or…
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Mammogram Travel Time Still Long for Many U.S. Women
Mammogram Travel Time Still Long for Many U.S. Women Dec 19, 2022 Travel time to the nearest mammography center is long for many U.S. women, especially women in rural areas. Read more...
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Anyone currently doing (or recently completed) metronomic CMF?
I'm hoping to connect with women who are currently receiving, or have recently completed, metronomic CMF chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. I’ll be starting metronomic CMF in September. My regimen is 24 weeks of daily oral cyclophosphamide, with weekly IV methotrexate and 5-FU for the first 12 weeks. I’d…
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Rib pain
I have had the worse left side rib pain where if I sneeze or cough it’s a sharp pain. I have a hard time moving never the rib pain is constant. Closer to 1 yr double mastectomy and 6 months post reconstruction. Bone scan good. Ct scan good. Do I need a chest x ray. Not sure what is causing it and I’m so sad 😞
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Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy
Hi! I've recently been diagnosed (67 years young) and am in the stage of deciding what to do to treat my breast cancer. My tumor is about the size of a peanut (2.0 x 1.9cm) and I am fairly small breasted (36B). Both my oncologist and surgeon have said I'm a candidate for lumpectomy but the idea of having the surgery,…
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🌸 August 2026 Chemo Check-In — You're Not Alone. Come Share, Ask, Update & Support One Another 🌸
Starting chemotherapy this August? We're so glad you've found us. Whether you're preparing for your first infusion, counting down to treatment day, in the middle of your treatment plan, or nearing the finish line, this thread is for you. This monthly Chemo Check-In is more than a place to share treatment dates. It's a…
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We need your inspirational words! Partnership with Uncommon Goods
What inspires you, gives you hope, and keeps you going during tough times? We have a special project in the works with our partners at Uncommon Goods. A subtle QR code, like the one shown here, will unlock daily reflections, words of wisdom, and self-care themes on a mug specially designed for people facing breast cancer.…
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Stage III Cancer Survivors........20+ years and out
I was waiting for someone else to start this…..but I guess it will be me:))))). Oh how I wish there was this thread when I was diagnosed. I had a huge tumor…8cm… with at least 17 nodes positive….some with cancer just bursting out of them….and a bit in my skin. My prognosis was poor and as I traveled from oncologist to…
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Anyone on TRUQAP?
Hi all, it looks like I'm going to be starting TRUQAP soon as an alternative to Piqray. However, it looks like TRUQAP and Piqray both come with some pretty nasty side-effects. I was hoping T would be easier than P. From what I've read, it sounds like Imodium AD may become my newest friend. Yuck! I was hoping for an easier…
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Early Stage Breast Cancer - anyone on Letrozole and Ribociclib?
Wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Early Stage Breast Cancer and on AI/Ribociclib regimen? I’m going to start after radiation and wondering how your treatment is going and if there are any tips out there! Thanks in advance!
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Post pre-pectoral pain and breast injury
Has anyone had a lot of pain after switching to a prepectoral (from subpectoral). I tried medication, but found an ice pack worked best. However, the ice pack burned my breast skin (about 2 inches across). My surgeon said looked at it and said to call if it gets worse or i feel worse (like if I have a fever). I've gone to…
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New here, palb2
this is my first post here so forgive me if I’ve put this in the wrong forum. I am 44 years old, and my mom was diagnosed with stage 3b ILC 5 years ago. Because it was lobular they did the genetic testing and she had a palb2 mutation. She is doing great now which really was pretty miraculous. Anyway, I waited a year or two…
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Vinorelbine - the end of the line??
Hello all-I have just been recommended to move to Vinorelbine as my 9th line. My oncologist pulled me off DATROWAY due to severe SEs and told me this is one of the last drugs on the shelf for me. Not only is this a scary piece of information, but I also can’t find much online about this drug in terms of user experience.…
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Breast implants
I just turned 43 and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 & high grade ductal carcinoma in situ. Im planning on a bilateral masectomy. Im meeting with my surgeon on Tuesday. Im having a hard time deciding on if I want to get implants or not. My question is how did you decide on reconstructive surgery or…
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Missed nine doses of femara in past 1.5 months
I had very aggressive breast cancer and 4.5 yrs in remission, in counting my recent pills, I missed nine doses. I’m very worried now. Anyone in the same boat who has missed but still fine in ten yrs? Thanks.
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implant capsular contracture
Anyone with experience with implant capsular contracture? Was surgery necessary or is there another way to correct this? The implant has been encapuulated for a while, but only recently starting to be very uncomfortable. I have had this one since 2014. The other side is also encapulated but not uncomfortable. I am in the…
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Vibration in right breast.
Hi!! I’ve had 3 lumpectomies in less than 3 years for ADH in my left breast. Over the last week, I’ve been getting a weird vibration sensation shooting to the nipple in my right breast. I found another small lump (that wasnt there in April at my last MRI) Has anyone ever experienced this?
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🌟 July 2026 Radiation Roll Call — Come On In For Support and Info🌟
If radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan this July, we'd love for you to join us here. ☀️ Whether you're preparing for your first session, settling into the daily routine, or counting down your final treatments, this thread is a place to connect with people who understand what you're experiencing. Radiation…
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Am I vain to want to keep my hair by cold capping?
I just met the oncologist Friday for an initial appointment. My 1st chemo is Wednesday 8/12. They discussed cold capping in order to keep my hair. The cost is high and I keep going back and forth between the expense and whether it's just plain vain of me to want to try to keep my hair. Any input regarding cold capping? Is…
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Treatment
diag DCIS Stage 0 from biopsy. Had nil mastectomy and based on pathology upgraded to stage 1a due to 3mm invasion. Grade 1, no lymph node involves, er+ PR+ and HER2 positive K67-7%going to have DIEP in Oct went to medical onc and stated no chemo just 2 choices of endocrine therapy. Going for another SSO as the onc was…
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surgery
Hi everyone , my mother now going through the surgery phase , i’m asking about if in the other countries does the clips of the tumor before therapy so they can identify the location of the tumor after !? Because they did not that to my mother and the surgeon told that now we will have to do total mastectomy becasue of that…
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Zometa side effects
I will be having my first infusion of Zometa this week. Has anyone had any side effects from Zometa? I hope to be able to travel a few days after and to go to work the next day and wonder if this is a reasonable plan.