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Strange feelings
I've had strange feelings in my left breast, armpit and upper back. It's not like pain, more like numbness. The ultrasound discovered a very small lump BIRADS 4 in my left breast 3mm. I'm going to get a biopsy done, but I kept wondering what caused the uncomfortableness. I do have LCIS in the left breast and the lump was…
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Women Treated for Breast Cancer Seem To Age Faster
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The Ups and Downs of the Transition Phase
Someone wrote recently that she wished she still had breast cancer because her life now is more difficult than it was when she was going through chemo. Her job is more demanding and now she lacks the support she had while in active treatment. I want NOTHING to do with my reconstructed breasts or anything breast related,…
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Wait and worry
hi everyone, I was diagnosed on July 24, I got the call on my first day of vacation in Maine, I have IDC triple negative grade 2 size 1.2 x .09 x 1 Drew blood for genetic testing Surgery is scheduled for August 15 so I have time to go to Dana-Farber for a second opinion, my appointment is Tuesday, August 8 I’m finding it…
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Need a surgeon in DC or NOVA
My daughter was being followed for a breast mass that was biopsied three years ago and found to be benign. It was suggested she get an MRI as a baseline after having ultrasounds every year and a family history of breast cancer (me). For the record, I had genetic testing and did not test positive for any breast cancer gene.…
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How accurate / relevant is Oncotype DX for ILC?
Hi all - new here and caring for a loved one with ILC. Forgive me if this is a dumb q: but is Oncotype DX as relevant for ILC vs ductal? Thank you.
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Best imaging for screening?
I know MRI is not standard of care (right?), but what do you get for lobular screening? Mammo? Mammo+US? Digital tomosynthesis? MRI? How frequently? Love to all in here.
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Program in Washington DC for high risk young adults
My young adult daughter has asked that I help her find a program in Washington DC or close to Washington DC that will offer careful screening for possible breast cancer. While she is not diagnosed at this time, due to my history and the history of my sister, she is considered at high risk. She has been using a program in…
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Recovery Time for Expander Placement
I am scheduled to have tissue expanders placed on July 18th. I had my double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction back on Jan. 4th, but the expanders had to be removed due to non-healing mastectomy wounds. My question - if you have ONLY had the expanders placed at a later date - what kind of recovery time did you have?…
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Mastectomy pillow
I am scheduled for my double mastectomy this month. What actually helped do I am not buying unnecessary things. pillow? bra? Shirt with pocket for pump?
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Chemoport questions
Hi all, Tomorrow I have port placement. I'm pretty anxious, and I have some specific questions if anyone can help? First - how soon after the surgery can you shower/wash hair? I assume you aren't allowed to get the incisions wet for some time. Not that that really matters I soon wont have any hair. But I'm keeping it as…
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Second opinion?
Hello everyone, I'm new here. I recently had two breast biopsies on the same right breast. Both turned out to be benign but they suggested a surgery consult. It says I have a sclerosing papillary lesion. My breast surgeon is suggesting surgery, but my primary care and brother who is a doctor is saying it's not necessary…
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Oregon Clinic Drops Breast Cancer Patient Over “Gender Critical” Views
Although not an American myself, this is a very concerning situation and needs to be seen as even women with breast cancer will be punished for WRONG-THINK when it comes to questioning gender ideology. There’s a growing number of women UN-PERSONED for merely observing biological reality. Article posted below, also REDUXX…
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Wigs and Warm Weather: Five Tips for Staying Cool and Comfortable
Share your thoughts and tips below!
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Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines for Transgender People
Breast cancer screening guidelines for trans people are confusing and based on thin data. Here's how we got here — and what challenges remain.
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Is this silly?
My 77 yo mom asked the surgeon today, "is it silly to consider reconstruction at my age?". We went for the appointment after mom got the results back from her metastatic workup. Multi focal idc in her right breast...it looks like a lot of large, overlapping tumors the surgeon said. We went for a consult since no sign of…
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Tamoxifen and Thickened Uterine Lining
Hey all! I've been on Tamoxifen for over 2 years now as a preventive for DCIS. Recently I started having spotting between my periods. During my annual checkup, my ob/gyn ordered a pelvic ultrasound, which came back with thickened uterine lining of 16mm. I just did a biopsy to determine if I have uterine cancer or atypical…
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Video: Paying for Breast Cancer Care: Advice and Personal Stories
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Video: Lymphedema and Exercise
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Completed 10 years anti-hormonal: now doc rx evista????
Dear all, I just finished a decade of tamoxifen/arimidex and finally exemestane. My current oncologist, at our last meeting, now suggested I take Evista, since I'm still considered high risk for breast cancer. I thought I'd be celebrating completing 10 years of AIs, and now I'm looking at taking them BEYOND ten years. 1)…
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idc with tubular features
Hello all - This is my first post. I am grateful to have this community of women to lean on. I was just diagnosed in March at 48 yrs of age. My original path showed IDC ER/PR Positive, her 2 negative. Stage 1a, grade 1, low KI 67. I recently decided to have a second opinion, primarily because my anxiety is driving me mad.…
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Anyone else with a very high oncotype score?
My oncotype score was 75 and we opted for chemo. It brought the distant recurrence rate from 85% to %38% (on paper) I completed 4 biweekly A/C and just completed 3 of 12 weekly taxol today. I then will have 6 weeks of daily radiation I’ve noticed lately that the recurrence rate is on my mind a lot. Has anyone else else had…
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Breast Ultrasound Findings
My breast ultrasound showed 1:00 to 3:00 showing a oval hypoechoic irregular mass at 1:00 6 cm and it is highly suspicious for cancer. My surgeon seemed concerned and said it was a mass and we caught it early. He said a biopsy is needed. Breast cancer runs in my family and one of my family members had the same diagnosis…
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Short Burst of Vigorous Exercise Each Day Cuts Cancer Risk
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Pathology report - better, worse or as expected?
Hi everyone, I have a date for my surgery in July (eep!) and I was wondering how final pathology went for you all compared to what you knew/believed about diagnosis at the point of surgery, ie was your report: ⬇️ Less favourable (more lymph nodes positive, larger tumour, more tumours, etc than you initially believed) ↔️…
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Lumpectomy and bra wearing post surgery
I had my lumpectomy and sentinel node two weeks ago and have been wearing the bra they put on me after surgery 24 hours a day with only taking it off for showers. How much longer will I have to wear it at night?
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In Memorium - sadiesservant
I wanted to let members know that our sweet, kind sadiesservant passed away on June 1, 2023. I only found out a couple days ago and got confirmation on it before I posted (thank you, chicagoan). I do not know any details, other than she’d been having some additional complications since about the beginning of the year.…
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Podcast: Genomic Assays: What Are the Different Kinds and How Do They Work?
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Podcast: Exercise as Breast Cancer Medicine