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Medical Cannabis for Breast Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects
Medical Cannabis for Breast Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects Aug 17, 2023 Marisa Weiss, MD, explains everything you need to know about using cannabis for breast cancer symptoms and side effects. Many people diagnosed with breast cancer decide to use cannabis to ease side effects such as pain, nausea and vomiting. Listen to…
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Can Some Older Women Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer?
Can Some Older Women Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer? Aug 23, 2023 A study suggests that certain women might be able to skip radiation after lumpectomy, but there are important things to consider when interpreting the results. Read more…
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Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Recurrence Risk?
Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Recurrence Risk? Aug 22, 2023 It’s a common question: Does alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence? A study looking at the issue doesn’t really offer a good answer because it only looked at drinking alcohol six months before and after diagnosis. Read more…
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Low WBC, High Relative Lymphocyte
Hi all, It has been a while since I was here. I had my blood test today and my WBC is low but my Relative Lymphocyte is slightly higher than the normal range. Any innocuous reasons for this there might be? I don't like Dr Google answers.
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Confused about my mom diagnosis
Hi ladies I am posting on behalf of my mom She is 78 and 12 years back she was diagnosed with breast cancer and did left breast mastectomy followed by hormonal therapy for 4 years 2 weeks back they found a lesion in her right breast now the plan is they recommend PET scan to do staging Then they are evaluating her if she…
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Nipple discharge/letdown feeling
Hi all, I’ve been experiencing right clear/yellow nipple discharge from my right breast since Novemberish of last year. It’s only when I squeeze, never spontaneous. I’ve been to my Obgyn and had an ultrasound and a mammogram, which resulted nothing but dense breasts. There’s no palpable lumps. I had a prolactin level drawn…
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CA 27-29 again: markers up, sigh
Hi amigas, Again with the markers. Jan was low 60s, then retested and dropped to 50, now 68 for my last check up. Of course I'm scared, but feel resigned--weirdly, isn't this what we all get warned about? ILC seems to recur later rather than earlier? I suppose I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. Rest of current labs…
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Verzenio and Tumor Marker
Has anyone had their CA 27-29 score go up since starting Verzenio. Mine has slowly been increasing and was recently above normal. Thanks
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Sclerotic changes in spine
Hi, I’m new here, based in UK but reaching for a wider audience as I think our approach to follow up after primary BC is based on cost-effectiveness rather than comprehensiveness. I had lobular BC last year: ER/PR+, HER2-, grade 2, 3.5 cm, spread to 3 nodes, LVI, perineural invasion. Treated by mastectomy and radiotherapy.…
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CMS Will Maintain Breast Reconstruction Codes
Cheers to the most incredible community! We did it!!!💕 We are thrilled to share and help spread the news that as of yesterday, CMS announced their decision to maintain HCPCS codes S2068, S2067, and S2068, and it will not sunset their availability on December 31, 2024. We are so grateful for your advocacy efforts over the…
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LVA surgery - bypass surgery - Have you done it?
I recently traveled to the University of Iowa to meet with Dr. Wei Chen a supermirosurgeon/plastic surgeon. I was referred to him by my PS. I had the Indocyanine Green Lymphography done and was amazed at what was seen both in my healthy arm and diseased arm. I was diagnosed under the Campisi Staging at Stage 2 as my LE is,…
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Does Fibrocystic Breasts cause back pain?
Hi, my name is Mary and I have had fibrocystic breast (mainly left) for a few years now. I am 37 years old. I was just wondering if any of you experienced upper back pain (between the shoulder blade and spine) in regards to your fibrocystic breast? I have daily pain in the left breast, along with left rib pain, and armpit…
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Worried about old incision
I had a lumpectomy 10 years ago and never had a problem with it. But 3 days ago, it started getting very itchy and now my breast is very red. Any suggestions or advice? I don’t even know which doctor to call……cancer doctor, radiologist, surgeon????
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Long term survivors with node positive disease ?
i want to hear some positive stories please.I am 44 years old with 3 small children. I am doing everything possible to reduce my risk of this horrible disease returning, but I am so worried that because of the lymph involvement it’s too late. I am currently on 3 of 4 AC. In September I will start 12 weekly taxol. I had a…
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Research News: Neoadjuvant Chemo, Rather Than Hormonal Tx, Plus Targeted Tx Seem Best for +++
Chemotherapy, Rather Than Hormonal Therapy, Plus Targeted Therapy Seem Best Pre-Surgery for Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Positive Breast Cancer May 18, 2023 Chemotherapy — instead of hormonal therapy — plus two anti-HER2 medicines before surgery offered better pCR rates. Read more…
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Lumpectomy scar pain
Eight years ago I had a lumpectomy for ductal carcinoma in situ. It resulted in a lot of scar tissue which has, for the last couple days, been painful to the touch and with certain movements. Initially it felt like muscle strain which made sense because I recently started doing upper body light weights. But then it seemed…
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Risk in older women with BRCA1
I found out, at age 66, I have the BRCA1 gene mutation. I'm debating about whether to have the prophylactic mastectomy. Anyone else have this experience? Have you been told what your chance of getting cancer at your age is?
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Breast cancer
Hello everyone I was diagnosed in 2020 with breast cancer. Did chemo, radiation, masectomy, removed lymph nodes, and did reconstruction in Nov 22. Of lately am not feeling 💯 so now u am scheduling an appointment to see my doc to get a X-ray or ultrasound done, the breasts pain every now and then and last night I started…
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At-Home Genetic Tests Miss Many Mutations
At-Home Genetic Tests Miss Many Mutations Aug 15, 2023 Genetic tests that you can take at home miss more than 90% of BRCA mutations linked to cancer in people without Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. Read more…
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Mammography Plus Ultrasound Better Than Mammography With AI for Dense Breasts
Mammography Plus Ultrasound Better Than Mammography With AI for Dense Breasts Aug 9, 2023 A mammogram plus an ultrasound was better than an AI-assisted mammogram at finding cancer in dense breasts. Read more…
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AI-Supported Mammogram Reading Detects 20% More Cancers
AI-Supported Mammogram Reading Detects 20% More Cancers Aug 2, 2023 Using artificial intelligence to help read mammograms found more cancers than the standard double reading by two radiologists. Read more…
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interests when not thinking about BC
08.19.2023 Hi! Especially to those on Bonded By Breast Cancer, Friday Meetups! How are you all today? It's a beautiful outside so I'll get out there where I love it, and attempt to help my garden recover from 6 weeks of neglect as I tried to take a hormone blocker that produced side effects. I also crochet, and spin dog…
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Is titanium marker safe after biopsy?
I keep reading that the markers 'can stay in the body indefinitely'. Does anyone reallly know if there are safety issues involved? Can they migrate further into the tissue after a period of time? Can they cause infections down the road? After all it's a foreign object in the body I would think it would cause a reaction…
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Compression garments help for Pap Flap?
Hi All, I'm planning on buying a zippered girdle for my upcoming pap flap recovery. I'm getting pretty confused with sizing… is it normal to purchase a size up? I'm a M (waist 28"/ hips 37") so do I buy a L? My surgical team hasn't been a lot of help here. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Massage therapist for cording in my local area
Anyone familiar with finding a massage therapist to treat cording after lumpectomy? How do I search?
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What does this mean? What to expect. BI-RADS 5
LEFT BREAST MAMMOGRAM At the site of the palpable lump at around 11:00 4 cm from the nipple is a spiculated irregular mass containing pleomorphic calcifications. No additional abnormality identified. LEFT BREAST ULTRASOUND: Ultrasound of the entire left breast was performed and demonstrates an antiparallel hypoechoic mass…
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Transitioning
This is not an easy note to write, and I am very sorry that it may be a difficult one to read. I've come to the realization that I can no longer contend with the effects of metastatic breast cancer combined with multiple GI issues that prevent me from eating and drinking. I am hoping that hospice will help ease my…
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Getting called back after a mammogram
Hi all my deas breasties, It has been years since the last time I used this forum. So here I am, once more, finding myself sick with uncertainty and worry. I had a mammogram three weeks ago, and for the first time in 17 years, I have been called back for further tests after being free of a multifocal grade 2 strongly…
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TNBC at Mass General in Boston
Hi everyone I just found a website for Mass General in Boston- apparently they have a program exclusively for TNBC. I am wondering if anyone has looked into it or is currently under their care? I am meeting with my Dana Farber MO this Thursday to discuss my treatment options Should i mention that i saw info about the…
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Starting Chemo in May/June 2023
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