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IDC Grade 3
Hi everyone, I’m new and just beginning this journey. Had a callback from mammogram, and then biopsy after. Got pathology report today and it’s IDC, Grade 3. Mass is 6.5mm. The report says lymph nodes not identified but is that because they haven’t checked yet? Will I find out more on that later? I have to call an…
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I look for other flat chested women. A rant.
I know many of you wear prosthesis, so I probably wouldn't be able to see or 'know', but. I look for you. I want to see you. I want to form a union, lol. I wish it were even more accepted, acceptable to be flat. To not wear prosthesis, not feel the need to, to opt out of reconstruction-if that is your choice. I do hope…
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How long to take a break from HT?
Hi all, I'm finally experiencing, I think, some dramatic side effects from taking exemestane for 11 years. I want to take a break to see if the side effects are related to this long-term use of AI. Joint pain in hips, cracking in neck and back, urgency and incontinence, and now some belly fat. I wondered if 2 weeks would…
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Nearly passed out in shower after mastectomy... what next?
I had a unilateral mastectomy several days ago, and my surgeon cleared me for showering after 48 hours. I was so excited for my shower, but not to see my surgical site—I didn't even look, but apparently the whole experience was too much for me because just 30 seconds into the shower I started to feel like I was going to…
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GRRRRRRRRR I HATE LE..........
EVERYONE can tell I have it... my arm just looks so fat..... I have been to.... and going back to.... therapy..... with a LE specialist... I wrap... I wear compression garments when flying.. exercising... BLAH BLAH BLAH...... I do it all, and I do it right. As a Stylist..... I was told... My job was a good profession to be…
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Just started TC chemo, 1 of 4 for Invasive TNBC Stage 1 grade 3
Monday was my first treatment, felt good for a few days then on Thursday it me. Nausea, flu like symptons and then diarrhea. Starting to feel better toda6, but have little or no energy. I go Monday for f/u with my Oncologist hopefully she has some tips to relieve side effects. I find it hard to stay hydrated though. Any…
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Anyone on just Taxotere and Cytoxan?
I just started a regimen of taxotere and cytoxan for four rounds. I really need to talk to someone who has been on just this regimen. My first session did not go well. It dropped my sodium levels too low and I had a couple of seizures. They kept me in the hospital for two nights. I have been achey and weak since. Does it…
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Biopsy 6/30
Hello, I’m new here. I had my first screening mammogram on 6/12 and was recalled. I had a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound today, 6/23, and my results are below. They scheduled me for a biopsy on 6/30. I’m a little freaked out. BIRADS CATEGORY 04-SUSPICIOUS FINDING-Biopsy Should Be Considered ******** ORIGINAL REPORT…
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Lumps of the mastectomy scar
Hi! I had a lumpectomy, at the age of 40, for Lcis in the right breast in 2017. In the same year, I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction because I could not control my anxiety. In 2019, I did lipofilling, after which oily cysts formed in both breasts. 2 days ago I had an ultrasound scan because a lump appeared on…
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Xeloda and TNBC
There's been a lot of news about the Japanese study where they administered Xeloda to TNBC patients after standard treatment, i.e., neoadjuvant chemo, surgery, radiation, who were NED but not PCR at surgery. MY MO is advising that I start this treatment this summer. I haven't seen much about going on Xeloda or dealing with…
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Fatigue after surgery
A month ago I had a lumpectomy. The surgical pathology report indicates it turned out to be a larger mass and more aggressive than first thought. I declined radiation and hormone treatment. My particular type of cancer does not respond to chemo (pure mucinous cancer). Prior to surgery I went into "training" to be as strong…
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Best moisturizer to keep from burning or skin damage
I will be beginning radiation in March. It will be about four months from DMX to expanders. I feel like my skin has healed quite well and am praying I don’t have crazy burning etc with rads. What is the best this you all used? And what was your experience with radiation? Did anyone get by unscathed? Did anyone manage to…
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Diagnosed yesterday - Intermediate Ductal Carcinoma
Hi everyone, I'm Jayne. I would like to say it's so nice to meet you all, but this is a forum I never expected to find myself. I'm 52, relatively healthy with an absolutely amazing husband and was loving life, running our own business, kids left home, travelling, living the dream to be honest. Seven weeks ago I had my…
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How About A Stage 4 Gallows Humor Thread?
There used to be a gallows humor thread many years ago on this web site. I can't find it. There are many times I still rely on gallows humor in order to cope with my situation. I think my family appreciates it too. I have forgotten so many good zingers during all this time, but I'll start with some tee shirts I bought over…
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Extremely claustrophobic and need an MRI
Hope everyone here is doing well. I have a question. I have been diagnosed (by a biopsy) with breast cancer and now they want to do an MRI. I am being told it will be a closed MRI and I will be given two valium. I am EXTREMELY claustrophobic (had a donut CT scan and freaked out even on that) so am wondering if there are…
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Waiting
I was diagnosed June 6. I finished all my imaging tests in Friday. I get a call that night, saying it looks more spread then they thought and in both breast. So I'm being scheduled for more tests. I'm scared enough with it being stage 1a I'm not sure how to handle more. I'm 33, my mom keeps crying, brother cry's but not…
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What could this be?
Hello all, I'm 29, no family history of bc. If you are interested you can take a peek at my post history, this has been going on for a few years now... but the tl;dr is that in one breast I've been noticing the tissue get thicker/firmer than the tissue on the other side. It still feels like normal breast tissue according…
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Self Examination after Mastectomy
I had an appointment today with my BS. I asked about a small lump I found near my breast bone. It's painful. I guess he couldn't feel it, but it is there, because I can feel it. His comment to me was to "leave the examination to the experts, breast surgeons and medical oncologists and stop doing self examinations!" I…
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Waiting again - the unknowns are bliss and welcome this time.
I visited the Orthopedist due to hip and knee pain (walking with a limp). It came about suddenly after standing up from a sitting position and didn't go away. It is on one side of my body, and I have numbness in my leg and foot. I let it ride out, thinking it must be from my AI. After a short time, I caved and went to the…
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Misdiagnosed as Fibroadenoma
My wife noticed a family large lump (4cm) on her left outer breast on 8th sept. We immediately consulted a general surgeon who said he was absolutely certain that it was a fibroadenoma. He sent us to get an ultrasound, and the radiologist saw two lesions 3cm and 1cm next to each other, and said they're definitely…
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Worried about my daughter with BRCA1
This discussion was created from comments split from: Worrying about future - need to vent.
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oncotype dx 26, er/pr+ her2 negative refusing chemo
Wonder if anyone had a recurrence with or without chemo?
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ILC - Old Lady Cancer?
When I was diagnosed almost a year ago, my oncologist told me that my daughters and nieces did not have to worry about increased risk of breast cancer, as ILC was "old lady" cancer and not hereditary. Now, I'm not that old (57) but I am post menopause. That being said, I am hearing more and more young women (pre-menopause)…
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Tnbc
My name is Anne from Africa. Was diagnosed with tnbc last year. I was 13weeks pregnant. At the same time my mum was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Am now 7 months after surgery and 6 months after radiotherapy and i see my hand is starting to swell.
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has anyone with oncotype dx 26 or higher refuse chemo?
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Pregnant with cancer- what to expect chemo
Hi All, I am currently recovering from my mastectomy while 26 weeks pregnant. I received my diagnosis while 12 weeks pregnant. My doctors are planning to start me on TC chemo a few weeks after giving birth (they are inducing me a month early). I am worried about how chemo side effects will impact this very special new time…
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New here, please help with anything
Hi! I’m new here and very nervous and anxious. I have never had a negative mammogram in 30 years. I’m 66 years and my recent mammogram shows a mass. It was only 12 days ago that I found a lump on my breast between my nipple and my collarbone on the left side of the right breast. It’s very painful so I thought it could’ve…
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BC humor
Last night my nine-year-old son referred to DCIS as "Duckitis" and it's a good thing I was lying down because otherwise I would have fallen off the bed I laughed so hard.
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Spring surgeries
wondering if there are any other April or May surgeries? Just recovering from my late April mastectomy.
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Starting Chemo December 2020
There's noplace like an infusion center for the holidays! Am I the first to start December? If not, someone please direct me, I'm new. Starting chemo Dec. 3 because Thanksgiving, otherwise would've been in the November club nobody wanted to ever join. Determined to remain calm and positive. I'm 48, stage 1.9 (I made that…