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Any stage IV surviving 5+ years ?
When you look up stats for stage IV they’re dismal, yet I continue to see lots of longer term survivors on this site. Some were given a year or two. Would love to hear how many are there and how life’s is for you. I’m coming up on three years and just failed with letrozole. MO says plenty options sti
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Axillary tale of Spence lump
hello everyone I’m new here after reading everything I could find I decided to finally join. my mom was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer last year that has spread to her spine and brain, mom left this world a month after diagnosis. so that’s my family history, now here I am not yet diagnosed fingers crossed but I…
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Looking for information on surgery options..
IDC, ER+, PR+, HER2-, 1.8cm, wasn't in lymph nodes in the original biopsy. How did you decide on your surgery? I want this gone and don't want to constantly worry it's going to come back, but also want to keep sensation. Is it possible to do a masectomy with reconstruction during the same surgery while maintaining…
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Anyone Stage IV Doing Complementary Therapies or Holistic along with Medical Therapies?
Has anyone looked into any other therapies specifically Jane Mclelland or Thomas Seyfried or the metabolism of cancer? Would love to connect.
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Savi Scout and Fat Necrosis
I didn't have a good experience with my Savi Scout placement. Had I known what was involved, I would have gone to the facility that did both of my biopsies. It seemed the facility I was at was very new at doing these as some of the equipment - was still wrapped in plastic. Had it not been the Friday before my surgery I…
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Summer 2024 Breast Cancer Research Round Up
Summer 2024 Breast Cancer Research Round Up Aug 30, 2024 What does the latest breast cancer research mean for you? Dr. Holly Pederson explains. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its screening mammogram recommendations. Having a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast doesn’t…
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Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer
Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer Aug 16, 2024 Osteoporosis can be a side effect of several breast cancer treatments. Rheumatologist Dr. Anupama Shahane outlines treatment options. Certain breast cancer treatments, including the aromatase inhibitors – medicines that stop the body from making estrogen – and certain…
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Podcasting From the Chemo Chair
Podcasting From the Chemo Chair Aug 9, 2024 “I started the podcast to show people that you can live through cancer,” Carly Fauth. Carly Fauth was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2024. Scheduled to start chemotherapy in May, Carly decided to start a podcast called Chemo Coffee Talk, which she records from her chemo…
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Exercise May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Coming Back in Some Women
Exercise May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Coming Back in Some Women Sep 5, 2024 Just 90 minutes of moderate exercise a week seems to reduce the risk of hormone receptor-negative breast cancer coming back as metastatic disease in younger women. Read more…
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Age, Race Affect Accuracy of Mammogram Reading by AI
Age, Race Affect Accuracy of Mammogram Reading by AI Aug 28, 2024 The accuracy of AI programs to flag areas of concern on mammograms seems to depend on the diversity of the data used to create these programs. Read more…
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Two Types of Exercise May Decrease Neuropathy Caused by Chemo
Two Types of Exercise May Decrease Neuropathy Caused by Chemo Aug 22, 2024 People who received chemo and practiced balance exercises and exercises on a vibrating plate had lower rates of neuropathy than those who didn’t do these exercises. Read more…
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Breast Cancer Chemo May Make Everyday Activities Harder for Older Women
Breast Cancer Chemo May Make Everyday Activities Harder for Older Women Aug 13, 2024 Chemotherapy ups the risk that older women with breast cancer will have difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Read more…
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Extreme fatigue on Arimidex
Ive been in Arimidex for a year and 3 months. I started out only taking it every other day as I was afraid if side effects. Until 2 months ago when my MO said he "hoped" it would work. Sigh. So I am now taking 5 instead of 4 days a week. Probably no difference in effect. Since on Arimidex, I have had joint pain,…
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FEMARA side effects - when do they kick in?
I STARTED TAKING FEMARA ABOUT 2 WKS AGO. WHEN DOES THE SIDE EFFECTS START TO KICK IN Edited by Mods to add content from the main Breastcancer.org site on Femara: Benefits, Side Effects and More
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No Hormones, then what?
I'm 53, had bi lateral mastectomy o 6/2022, Been on Tamoxifen off and on because of suicidal thoughts. Oncologist said I had no other medication choice since I was still getting my periods. I went the drastic route and chose to have full hysterectomy and also remove my ovaries. I am just about 5 weeks post op and I feel…
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Starting Chemo April 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Any advice on Letrozole
I am 60 yo (Post menopause) and i had mastectomy on right breast with one SNB removed two weeks ago. Path: DCIS, stage 0, lymph node clear, Grade 2, no evidence of any invasion. Saw oncologist yestersday. He wanted to take letrozole 2.5 mg for 5 years for my L breast. I asked if i can take less and he said that less will…
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radiation-induced brachial plexopathy
Looks like I'm special as I'm one of the <2% of patients who get this complication. Really tired of being special... I don't want to scare anyone off of radiation....it's an important part of breast cancer treatment. There are risk factors for my complication such as supraclavicular and axillary radiation, high rads dose,…
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Post Chemo, currently Radiation 20/30 Pain in under-crease redness, & peeling lumpectomy scar
Not sure on the appropriate subject line, so I just listed where I am in my treatment currently for my Invasive Ductal Carcinoma HER2+ Pr+ ER+ (IDC HER2+ PR+ ER+ Post Chemo, Radiation 20/30 Pain, redness, peeling lumpectomy scar) I should be sleeping as it is already 5:42am and my 21st radiation session is at 8:45am and I…
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Anyone starting Chemotherapy in March 2023?
Hi all, I am new to this club that no one wanted to join. I am 51, premenopausal and was diagnosed with IDC stage 1, 1.1 cm, Grade 3 tumor, no lymph node involvement. Sadly, my Oncotype was 29, so chemo it is for me!!! I will be getting 4 rounds of TC (docetaxel & cyclophosphamide) every three weeks. I'll also try to cold…
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How Breast Cancer Has Changed How I See Myself
I feel like my identity has changed since I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy. I’ve become profoundly changed, not only my physicality although that’s significant, but my psyche as well. My thoughts are consumed with breast cancer, wanting to know more and how that will effect my future.…
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Are there side effects when you come off hormone therapy?
Hello - I've been trying to find women who have finished hormone therapy to ask about your experience. What was it like for you to stop taking your medication after 10 years? I expected some anxiety, and I have moments of that. But I was pretty excited to see how I would feel off exemestane. It seemed like it might not be…
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Chemotherapy and Parkinson’s Disease
Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in July 2024 and just had a lumpectomy on August 21st. I’m waiting to get the results of my oncotype to determine whether chemotherapy is recommended or not. I’m preparing for the response. My miotic rate was high, 3 of 3 and ki67 was 47%. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
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MRI results
I got the results of my MRI today and everything is said to be normal. That’s all the letter that I got said. Although I’m thrilled to get this negative result, I still can’t relax because I’m still in pain and I still have a lot of swelling in my armpit. Are MRI’s more reliable than mammograms and ultrasounds? I’ve had…
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Back this time with local skin infiltration
Hello ! I am back six year after lumpectomy and brachy therapy. This time same breast but close to surface that it grew into the skin. Per my pet scan, all other lymph and organs are clear. They lost my node during my unilateral mastectomy. Stage IIIA -IV. Not sure how to get final stage. Onco dx pending. Anyone else like…
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secondary breast cancer spread to my colon
Good afternoon, I have just had an operation to remove my large bowel and had a permanent stoma fitted 6 weeks ago. I have secondary breast cancer in my spine ribs and skull. Today I was told the cancer in my colon is spread from my breast. The question I have because my oncologist has never come across this before is what…
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I just got diagnosed with ILC and think my mom had it
Anyone else have family members with ILC? I just found out i have ILC stage 2 i am 62, i see sugeon september 18 so many questions. My mom had ILC early finding at 50 she has mastectomy and lymph node removed no radiation or hormone treatment she lived to 83. My grandmom had breast cancer at 83 and 86 took both breasts and…
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Starting Chemo March 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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September 2024 Surgery Planned?
Looking for others preparing for surgery this September 2024.
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Breast abscess