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7 yrs after lumpectomy
I finished br treatment in 2017 and my oncologist moved away so I haven't been to a cancer Dr since. I have had regular mammos, that have all been normal. Now, 7 years later, my left breast is considerably bigger 42 DDD than the rt, and I have been having terrible lower back pain on left side. I'm thinking that I should…
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Gross hematuria (Keytruda?)
hi everyone, I just finished my breast cancer treatment. 16 rounds of chemo (4AC and 12 tax/carbo), lumpectomy (7/29) and radiation 3 weeks. I am on Keytruda and zometa until May of 2025. 9/6 I saw I was peeing red blood and went to the ER. They said it was a UTI and gave me antibiotics. My culture only showed “rare”…
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True risk factors
I just read a study that said prediabetes increases breast cancer risk. “ Heritable mutations account for some breast cancer diagnoses; a well-known example of which are the BRCA1/2 genes. However, most breast cancers arise from environmental or lifestyle-associated exposures.“ I tried to post a link to the study here but…
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2 Word Phrase
This game has the poster making a new 2 word phrase starting with the second word of the last post. Only Two Words! Now let's begin the game~ Age Old
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Any ladies from WISCONSIN??
i would love to connect to some nice ladies from my state since support groups are not available out here in the sticks and boondocks... 1/21/15 Apparently the thread I started has gotten a life of its own...im glad it has become so enjoyed by so many.
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Nobody told me...
In the last week of September in 1999, I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. After 8 months of chemo & 8 years of Tamoxifen, I thought I was done with that battle. Last fall, I began to have severe joint pain. 6 months of going from one specialist to another found no diagnosis Then in a routine scan for an unrelated…
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Metformin-Anyone on this trial?
My onc suggested I go on this trial after I finish chemo. Is anyone else on this trial?
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Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus Obliquus)
Wondering if anyone here uses this. I've been researching it and am pretty excited to try it! It's supposed to be the #1 cancer fighting herb in the world and has many other powerful health benefits as well. Pubmed has several impressive studies on it. I found that David Wolfe has a great explaination about it on Youtube.…
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Setting off Airport TSA scanners
This is an out there question but has anyone’s cancer ever been flagged on the airport tsa scanners. In the last year I have flown about 6 times and every airport to/from my trip highlights my abdomen. I have to get my stomach patted down. I finished treatment for triple negative in 2016 but every ache and pain still makes…
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Stage 1a to Stage 4 in 6 years. 39 yo. Mets to liver & bone. Chek2+
Hi everyone, my first dx was in 2018 (age 32) after self discovery. I had a Bi-lat mastectomy and had been on tamoxifen. Oncotype 11 so no chemo recommended. ER+/PR+. Chek2 positive. Feeling great with no symptoms, I did a Galleri test this October 2024, which came back with positive breast signal. CT scan w contrast…
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Anyone starting brand drug, Enhertu?
I have had growth of tumors while on current treatment. My onc and I have decided to try new treatment, Enhertu (FDA approved 12/20/19)! Wondering if anyone else out there is trying or was in trial? Julie
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Open Letter
I am a husband/ caregiver... I didn't know where this should be posted---and since my wife is going through treatment now, I just picked here. I have lurked since my wife's diagnosis and have been posting only for a few days. I can recognize a sisterhood when I see one. An army of kind souls. I am humbled by your humanity.…
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mets to lung
hello. i got scan rusults yesterday. looks like abraxane is not working, since cancer is spreading. i am going on navelbine now. any words of encouragement? thanks. i am new to the boards, happy to find you all barb
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Architectural distortion
I had my first mammogram ever in September with no history of breast cancer in my family. They called me back in for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. The doctor then came in and told me that even though she was scheduling a biopsy I would be having surgery no matter what. She said that the biopsies aren’t always…
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Egg freezing, is it worth it?
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 22 years old. I am overwhelmed with so many information and now I need to decide whether I should do egg freezing. I know it’s not 100% successful but should I still do it to keep my options open? I’m too young to even know if I want kids in the future or…
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peritoneal carcinomatosis
I am looking for others who have peritoneal carcinomatosis who would like to share their stories and treatments.
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Chest CT
A small nodule was found in my lung from an mri for my abdomen. We've checked it about evey 6 months for almost 2 yrs now. I was stage 1.What do you think of these most recent CT results? Stable peripheral right upper lobe fibrosis and subpleural nodule, 6 mm. No suspicious new or enlarging nodule. No consolidation. No…
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Is anyone else an atheist with BC besides me?
Hi I am newly diagnosed and I know alot of people rely on their faith for support and find great peace with that, however I am a atheist and was wondering if anyone else here was also. thanks
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Long Shot - DIEP experience with Drs. Cacioppo and Cohen in Indianapolis?
I am currently undergoing delayed reconstruction with tissue expanders. My first plastic surgeon left the practice and I was transferred to Dr. Jason Cacioppo in the same practice after my first two or three fills. My current PS seems to think that my 400 cc expanders are likely too small for my frame (and I tend to agree,…
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Tumor marker results and changes truqap
I have stage iv metastatic breast cancer in my bones. Multiple sites. I was on ibrance. Now on Truqap. . My tumor markers jumped 25 points recently . My oncologist does not seem very concerned. What kind of jump have you had that the oncologist was concerned about?
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DIM and hot flashes
Anyone take DIM? Its helping except im experiencing hot flashes while on it. Anyone have experience? I have the headaches and body aches but didnt expect hot flashes. How do i know if it lowers estrogen too much or if it’s just an estrogen flush out effect? Thanks!
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Can this kind of Breast Cancer be cured?
aged:43, .Luminal B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, LUMP 1.5CM1.5CM1CM， metastatic lymph node：No clear indication found T2N0M0. ER(90%+),PR(90%+),Her-s,(0),Ki67(20%+), Sentinel lymph node,SLN：0/10. Now,she is given TC*4 treatment
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AI’s after 10 years?
It has been many years since I checked in but it’s so wonderful to see how much this thread has grown! I remember clinging to the hope here when I was first diagnosed, and now am myself more than 13 years out from my stage 3 diagnosis! My question for this wise group is how many of you have remained on an AI for more than…
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Arimidex
Side effects?? Need advice!
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Faslodex Girls Thread
Tips for taking Faslodex without pain: ABSOLUTE MUSTS: * Warm up the syringes. At least room temperature. Armpits work well, as does belly skin. * Take the weight off the leg on the side of the shot. Relax that cheek/leg as much as possible. * Inject SLOWLY! It should take at least 30 seconds to empty each syringe. General…
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Swelling
Hi, this is for anyone who has had abnormal swelling - and I’m not saying I think it’s cancer but I know a lot of you have had other breast abnormalities, too. The area above my breast from my nipple to shoulder/clavicle has been swelling for the past year and I’ve had some clear discharge. I finally made an appointment…
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Breast Tissue Changes after Weight Loss
Hi all I had IDC nine years ago and last year I lost 55 pounds. I went for my annual mammogram/ ultrasound and then had to have a biopsy for a distorted area ( no lump or mass visible on the ultrasound or mammogram, nothing palpable. It came back negative and now they want an MRI done to be sure. Obviously I am a wreck. I…
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I FEEL LIKE THERE IS NO WAY I'M THE ONLY ONE GOING THRU THIS
I WAS DX IN 2019 WITH DCIS TX WITH LUMPECTOMY, RADIATION AND A POOR ATTEMPT AT FAT GRAFTING ALMOST A YEAR LATER. THEN MY REOCCURANCE IN 2024 LET ME KNOW THAT 2019 WAS JUST A PRACTICE ROUND. I AM CURRENTLY THREE WEEKS OUT RECOVERING FROM A DBL MASTECTOMY WITH DIEP FLAP RECONSTRUCTION.HERE I THOUGHT I MADE A POSITIVE OUT OF…
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Thyroid Cancer
I wasn’t sure where to post I could just use support. I finished treatment in October 2015. IDC, lumpectomy, chemo, rads. Actually the last couple years I’ve really felt my body heal from everything I went through. I was in a good space mentally and physically. The last few months though I’ve been having trouble…