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Rib pain after breast surgery?
I had a breast reduction and 2 lymph nodes removed. Got a new oncologist and he says my pain in my ribs is most likely from nerve pain. I had full body bone scan and only degenerative stuff was in different parts of my body but nothing on my ribs except on spot that had a probably from radiation.
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Bloody discharge, Mammo & ultrasound today
I noticed I had some dark red blood from my right nipple about two weeks ago. When I went to the doctor, they noticed a clear discharge from the left as well. Today I had a mammogram and ultrasound done. The radiologist found two lumps, one near each nipple, and said they were probably benign and to follow up with an MRI,…
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Liver met
Frustrated and angry. I've had MBC for 4 years now. I did really well on Verzenio/abemaciclib and was told I had NED in July. I just got my CT scan back and it shows a probable tumor on the liver. PET scan and liver biopsy coming up. My tumor markers have been rising too. Lucky to have had 4 good years so far, but just 3…
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X-ray lung nodule
Hello everyone just checking in after a long time. Did anyone have this issue. I had cold in July and I ordered an x ray. Cough almost gone and I thought to get the X-ray still and they found “ovoid nodule projecting over the right midlung zone 2 cm new from prior”. Not sure if it means a new one 2 cm or 2 c/m from the…
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Does insurance cover nipple tattooing?
I'm about 7 months post surgery for my reconstruction (triple negative, grade 3, high Ki67 IDC breast cancer) and I'm extremely pleased with the reconstruction thus far, but I'm looking at getting the 3D nipple tattooing done. Does anyone know if insurance has to cover this part of the reconstruction process? I've sent…
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Ten Years Blue in a Sea of Pink
Male breast cancer advocacy strategiesI Over the past 10 years, so much has changed for me personally. Fortunately, the message that breast cancer is a genderless disease has grown significantly, and community awareness is much more widespread. To assist those looking to advocate, here are some of the strategies I've found…
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Is invasive lobular carcinoma imaging symmetric or bilateral
Hi, Did anybody diagnosed as invasive lobular carcinoma for ultrasound imaging described below: Broad area of vague hypoechogenicity seen throughout the upper outer quadrant of both left and right breasts, symmetric appearance. Thanks.
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TC safe with heart problems?
Hi, I am 75 years old and had lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma 7/26/24. Stage 1, grade 2, clear margins and no lymph nodes involved. Oncotype score 32 which indicated 20% chance of recurrence somewhere else in my body within next 9 years, but with chemo that reduces risk to 5%. Oncologist is recommending 4 TC chemo…
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Verzenio
Taking verzenio ..having brutal side effects
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Just diagnosed. Please help with biopsy report
overwhelmed and scared. ==== A. Right breast, R1 at 10:00, 3 cm from nipple, core biopsy Invasive ductal carcinoma (see comments) Focal ductal carcinoma in situ B. Right axilla, rax at 10:00, 10-11 cm from nipple, core biopsy One lymph node, negative for carcinoma (0/1) Value INVASIVE CARCINOMA OF THE BREAST: BIOPSY - All…
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May 2024 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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Post radiotherapy damage
Does anyone have damage from radiation? I have had two rounds of 30 doses of radiotherapy to my left chest: 2013 post lumpectomy for DCIS and 2018 post mastectomy for TNBC. As it was 5 years between my RO said it was ok. I now regret taking this course of action. Since my last round of radiation, I have had two recurrences…
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Verzenio for early stage cancer
Hi everyone. Has anyone taken Verzenio for stage 1 cancer and if so when did you start it? I have been on letrozole for 7 months now and my oncologist just today asked if I wanted to start Verzenio too due to my high Ki67 and 1 positive micromet in my sentinel node. I thought you had to start Verzenio at the same time as…
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Kisqali Exemestane
Hello, Anyone on a Kisqali and exemestane combo? I'm just finishing my first cycle--after 8 rounds of paclitaxel was getting to be too much for me, my onco and I decided to try this oral chemo. Noticing my hair thinning, which is extra upsetting as I cold-capped with the paclitaxel expressly because I did not want to lose…
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Enhertu and Faslodex?
Hi, My Mom started Enhertu today. She is also ER positive. Does anyone take Faslodex along with Enhertu? Thanks, Stacy
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Bra recommendations?
Hi anyone have a recommended bra after reconstruction? I had implant for almost a months now. I’m still wearing the surgical bra given by the hospital. It is not that comfortable but support is good.
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New to brestcancer
Hallo. So here we are breastcancer, never in my wildest dreams did I thought I will be here. I've been diagnosed with stage 2 TNBC. I'm only 31 years old and have 2 small kids (2) and (4). I read a lot about the treatment and they way it effects your body. How do you make it easier for the kids? They don't know anything…
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High-Intensity Exercise During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Improves Survival
High-Intensity Exercise During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Improves Survival September 18, 2024 Women who did a combination of high-intensity interval training, plus either strength work or moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, during chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer were more likely to be alive and less likely…
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Radiation center’s accreditation
How important is a radiation center’s accreditation? And if they aren’t accredited what other ways can you find out their quality assurances and quality control?
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Please help with biopsy results
Overwhelmed and scared. ====A. Right breast, R1 at 10:00, 3 cm from nipple, core biopsy Invasive ductal carcinoma (see comments) Focal ductal carcinoma in situ B. Right axilla, rax at 10:00, 10-11 cm from nipple, core biopsy One lymph node, negative for carcinoma (0/1) Value INVASIVE CARCINOMA OF THE BREAST: Biopsy…
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Urgent Help! Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy and Radiation
Hello, I'm new here. I am struggling with a surgery decision. I am scheduled for a double mastectomy next week. I've had a lumpectomy (April) and a re-excision (May). I just finished chemo a little over a month ago (TC x 4). First oncologist wanted ACT x 9, but Stanford tumor board said TC x 4. I was diagnosed in late…
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Big hard lumps 2 and 4 cm (from ultrasound). Biopsy preliminary result says very invasive high grade
Freaking out. What stage will I be in? I am worried it has spread everywhere! Is there hope? I have not received the complete biopsy, so I don't know the details. My primary doctor just told me last friday that the preliminary result is that it is very aggressive and high grade. I am 40yo with 8 and 6 year olds. Have not…
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osteoporosis diagnosis after on anatrozole for almost 5 years!
I foolishly googled it and now im pretty scared, it says women have a life span of 20 years after being diagnosed at the age of 50 and can break a bone just by sneezing. Can anyone share there experience with me. I haven't talked with my dr yet as I just received the info through patient gateway. All weekend all I can…
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Cold cap and hair re growth
hello, I am on my 9th chemo and still have seven to go. I do the cold cap, but my hair is starting to get thinner faster. I don’t use a hate, scarf or wig. I don’t put my hair up and only wash it gently once a week . If it gets much worse I will look scary, but I would still want to continue using cold cap bc apparently…
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DCIS, non invasive, Grade II
Hi all, I am interested in some feedback on treatments that others have had with my diagnosis, and how you're doing? I have been diagnosed with ER+/PR+ noninvasive (Stage 0) Grade II DCIS. I have been given an array of treatment recs, but honestly leaning towards B mastectomy. Any others that have chosen this route? This…
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Interesting Re Male Breast Cancer and Drug Access
I just came across this article while doing some general reading about breast cancer and found it unique and interesting. Posting for anyone else who might find it pertinent. Also, this is a CBC article, and since we have many Canadian friends here, I thought was worthwhile - not sure if some of the same issues apply in…
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Neuropathy?
Hello everyone, Breast cancer 17mm discovered in November 2023, Her2+++, surgery in December 2023, 3 chemo ec then 12 taxols (finished in June 2024), 18 radiotherapy sessions and on Tamoxifene since August. I still have neuropathy in my 2 feet and 2 fingers on each hand. It gets worse with the cold. What bothers me are the…
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CONSTIPATION--problem with so many of our drugs
This thread will talk about constipation. The nemesis of cancer patients. If you post helpful information make sure to identify that all recommendations should be cleared with your doctor. Preferably, your Gastroenterologist (GI doc) or Primary Care Physcisin PCP). Cancer docs, I would say that this isn't there strong…
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Recovery time for Implant reconstruction?
Hi I just had double mastectomy and reconstructive done in September. I had implant right after the mastectomy surgery. However, I’m not very happy with the result. I feel like they are too big and stiff, not comfortable. I didn’t know the doctor gave me a 585cc until after the surgery, that’s much bigger than my original…