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Expert Tips on Wigs and Hair Loss: Community Q&A
Expert Tips on Wigs and Hair Loss: Community Q&A Wigs are a hot topic in the Community at Breastcancer.org, especially in our Chemotherapy forum. Many people diagnosed with breast cancer who experience hair loss from chemotherapy find wearing a wig to be the best solution for them. But for many, wearing a wig is a brand…
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Any success in getting treatment abroad?
I don't know if this would fit into this section or not. For my fellow breast cancer sufferers, was there a non-US country where treatment has been successful? I am planning to go abroad soon and was considering transferring my care permanently to a non-US country.
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How to not be a negative person career-relationship wise?
Hello! Is it possible to resist the urge to punch your boss after he asks "but what about your career aspirations?" when you tell him you are not interested in going up the corporate ladder? Is it possible to dig oneself out of a hole: pushing loved ones away knowing you don't have long to live? Not wanting to meet new…
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Tamoxifen Users
Hello, Have any of you experienced polyps in your colon or precancer/cancer in the colon related to tamoxifen use??
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Can radiation miss its target?
I'm having the five day accelerated partial radiation treatment on my right breast. Did # 3 yesterday. But I'm worried because after #1 and #2 treatments the opposite side of my breast turned sunburned red but not the area where my lumpectomy was. I see my radiologist next Wednesday after my last treatment and will bring…
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Mushroom Extracts and Letrozole?
Hi everyone! Currently On tamoxifen but will be switched to Letrozole after my oophorectomy. MY naturopath suggested I take mushroom extracts to help prevent recurrence and boost the immune system . She warned me that my oncology pharmacist is going to tell me not to take it. I think Mushrooms have an aromatase/estrogenic…
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ADH saga
Hi I just needed to reach out to someone somewhere. I’ve been in limbo since Feb 2023 and it’s now June 2023. I’ve had a basic mammogram - next level mammogram/US- 3 core biopsies, 2 confirmed ADH and last one done yesterday and awaiting results. I have a surgical biopsy for the 2 confirmed areas and if the 3rd shows ADH…
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Newly diagnosed HR- HER2+ with questions
Hi everyone - I was just diagnosed with HR-/HER2+ IDC/ILC, and have been reading up in these forums, seeking wisdom from people who have already been thru this. I have a couple questions I haven't been able to find answers for: 1. Is permanent chemo-brain inevitable (eg from TCHP or AC-THP)? Some of the discussion forums…
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radiation aloe or aquaphor
Hi. Wondering which is better to reduce chances of getting radiation burns, aloe gel or Aquaphor? Any experience would be greatly appreciated! Also has anyone used both, like aloe in the morning and Aquaphor at night?
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Breast implants impacting sleep?
Apologies if this is already somewhere on this forum, but I could not find it. I was recently diagnosed and I'm trying to determine if I will get 2 lumpectomies or a mastectomy with reconstruction. I sleep on my stomach and I am wondering if implants will negatively impact this, i.e., will I feel them as foreign objects,…
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After menopause…
post hormone + breast cancer, and post menopausal - along with the weight gain and joint pain and all the wonderful things that go along with a hormone depleted body —- how do you cope? I’m so sick of the weight (I’ve tried everything) and exercise Is challenging because joint and muscle pain along with fatigue. Is it…
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Upcoming Lumpectomy
Greetings, I am scheduled for a lumpectomy this coming Monday, September 25th. I was diagnosed with DCIS grade 0 and at this point even after reviewing as much information as possible, I am not sure if I want the traditional treatment such as radiation or chemotherapy. I am 67 years of age. With regards to radiation, I am…
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Just Diagnosed IDC - Grade 2
I was just diagnosed on Thursday 6/22/23 with IDC Grade 2. I have an initial appointment with a breast surgeon this week but haven't seen my films or pathology report yet. Have filled out forms to get copies. Trying to only deal with the information I have right now and not worry about other things that are unknown at this…
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Share your story of Genetic Testing
Dear Members, Would you be willing to share your story about genetic testing? (no pressure, only if you are inspired!) We are interested in the following questions: What led you to doing the testing? What were your results, and what choices have you made based on the findings? Was payment an issue? How have you discussed…
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Support
My daughter has stage IV breast cancer she was diagnosed De Novo and has been doing well for years I live 22 miles away which takes 46 minutes in normal traffic and over an hour with more traffic Between my autoimmune disease and neck issues and my 2 dogs that need medication for the car ride I find it stressful to make…
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Another biopsy, worried
Hi! I’m no stranger to having biopsies. Back in 2011, I had an excisional biopsy for a papilloma that was causing discharge from my nipple. At that time, it was revealed that along with the papilloma, I had ADH. Initially, I was offered Tamoxifen, but due to a blood clotting disorder, my doctor said I wasn’t a candidate.…
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Breast Cancer Index Test
Hello ladies, has anyone taken the Breast Cancer Index test to determine their risk of reoccurrence for the purpose of knowing how long they should be on Letrazole? Medical Oncologist for my cousin suggesting that she take the test but suggests waiting 5 years... My question, why wait 5 years?. Also is this test a…
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Mom caring for 20 yr old daughter .....
I spend my days and nights researching trying to find a way to save my 20 yr old daughter, she was only 2 months out of treatment when she found out she is now stage iv. Mets to brain skull spine breast lymph . Any moms with young daughters here? Triple Negative
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tooth extraction
hello warriors. i saw the gallow's humour thread - love, love, love! what a great idea. today's question is: do any of you fine persons in our category have any experience with tooth extraction? i gots a molar that gots to come out, and am researching because at this moment in time, i don't trust my onco. i did a quick…
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osteonecrosis of the jaw
I have just found out that I have osteonecrosis of the jaw due to my Zometa infusions. I am currently taking pain killers, antibiotics and oral rinse. I'm having a hard time finding an oral surgeon who will see me. I'm curious about people's experience with this diagnosis, if treatment has been effective, and what…
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Dating After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Getting back to dating after a breast cancer diagnosis can seem daunting, but it’s worth putting yourself out there if you want to meet someone new.
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Re-excision and surprise DCIS near ILC tumor
Hi friends, I had lumpectomy surgery last week and rec'd pathology back. Some mixed news! Good margins on the 5 mm tumor, and no lymph node involvement! That is wonderful news! However, they found DCIS in one of the margins. Surgeon recommends removing that, too. Maybe about 1 mm in size. She said some people radiate that…
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For those not recognized by the pink ribbon in October
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August 2015 Chemo Group
Hi Ladies! I figured it was time to start this thread . . . I hope I'm not overstepping any bounds. My name is Kate. I'm 36 and fighting high-grade triple-positive BC. I had a mastectomy on July 6 and am scheduled to start TCHP (given that I had aggressive, multifocal tumors--one over 2cm--I'm allowed to have TCHP as…
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anastrozole
Hi, After 1.5 years on tamoxifen, I became menopausal and the tamoxifen was changed to anastrozole. After 3 days of treatment, I am experiencing intense mood swings. My doctor suggested I can go back to tamoxifen. Is any other patient experiencing similar side effects with anastrozole? Do they go away after a few weeks?…
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3 years out - New Finding on Mammo Today (BiRad 4)
I was diagnosed with Stage 1, IDC, 100% hormone positive when I was 40. I'm now 43. I had a lumpectomy and 30 treatments of radiation. I'm currently on daily 20mg Tamoxifen and Lupron injections every 3 months. I went for my yearly mammogram today and they're seeing something in my opposite side. Original cancer was in my…
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Pain in only one expander?
So I've been getting fills for a while now and am down to just one or two more. They are getting progressively more painful, which I expected. I had a fill Friday and the left side is still pretty uncomfortable. The right side seems to have settled down. When I bend over, the left side hurts. Is this normal? There is…
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5 years out from stage1a and I think I have lumps
I have a doctor appointment next week. I had stage 1a IDC ER positive in 2018. I had lumpectomy, sentinel node removal (negative), and did 4 rounds of TC. Then radiation. Followed by Tamoxifen. At year 5 (7 months ago) I had a clear mammo, and took a break from tamoxifen bc I was having uterus issues with it. Issues being…
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Weekly Taxol group
Hey there! I didn't see a separate group for weekly Taxol treatment; thought I'd start one just so we can compare notes with each other......I always learn so much from everyone! Just finished treatment #3 this week, and so far my side effects have been loss of taste and fatigue, especially day 3-5. This has been easier on…
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Overfilling 400 CC Tissue Expanders
Quick question: How many ccs can a 400cc tissue expander actually hold if overfilled? I am at 540ccs right now…how much higher can I realistically go? Christina