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How long did your discomfort last?
I am a little over two weeks out from lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy. At the same time I had an oncoplastic breast reduction on both sides. I'm wondering if others have continuing irritation/pain on the biopsy side and how long I can expect it to last. I sort of expected the annoying irritation to be gone by…
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Please help Biopsy Report
My biopsy report was just posted to the portal. I know the dr will call later, but please can someone give me an interpretation of these results. Thank you so much. AP results Final SURGICAL PATHOLOGY REPORT Case Number: S-24-24293 ------------------------------------------------------------ SPECIMEN: (A) Breast Core…
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Focal asymmetry in both breasts
Hello! Just received my results asking me to return for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. I had a previous mammo in 2018 because there was a discharge coming from my left breast. It turned out to be a blocked duct that cleared up. For this mammo since I have new insurance they were going to request imaging from my…
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Cold cap photos pre and post
There was a great thread of photos going through and after cold cap from 2018 showing results and how everyone managed afterwards. Would love to see this brought back and know more about how people are getting on with styling, growth, tips and when shedding stopped?
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Internal breast pain after radiation
Hi all. I had 16 whole breast treatments. My symptoms were itcy, red skin, tenderness, with mild / moderate internal sharp pains. I finished my 5 boosts 2 days ago and the internal pain has increased considerably. Continuous sharp nerve pain and even my lumpectomy and node incisions seem annoyed after being completely…
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Tips for Bilateral Mastectomy with Immediate Tissue Expander AND Implant Exchange
My Breast Cancer Journey from the perspective of a physician/patient/wife/mom of 3 boys and 1 pup: Dec 2022- First screening mammogram (Age 45, no risk factors) found over a 5 cm area of microcalcifications of left breast near nipple, which then led to 4 additional mammograms and ultrasound biopsy. Biopsy showed DCIS, high…
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Survivor of 4 separate cancers
Hi, all. I have had 4 separate cancers over 26 years. My "journey" began in 1997 when breast cancer (Stage 1 ER -) was found on my 2nd annual mammogram at the age of 42. I went through a lumpectomy that left me with an infection that lasted for 2+ years. I then had radiation and my 1st chemo. Five years later, I was…
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Financial planning after diagnosis at 40
I was recently diagnosed at 40 with IDC, Stage IA, ER+/PR+/HER2-, Grade 2, and completed a bilateral mastectomy. I met with my MO this week and started tamoxifen, and I have a pleural effusion I’m still getting checked out (aware that that has revealed lung mets for other women, so I may not be out of the woods just yet).…
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Paget's or something else
About this time last year I was having pain in my left nipple. I Googled it and it said incorrect bra size can cause that. So I changed bras. The pain has come and gone over time but it got much more intense a couple months ago. Then I noticed a hard spot on the tip of my nipple. I put Aquaphor on it and it softened the…
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MY MOTHER INLAW HAS STAGE 2 HORMONAL BREAST CANCER
Good evening everyone; I live in Turkiye and my mother inlove has stage 2 hormonal breast cancer. She took chemo, surgical operation then radiotherapy but after all of this, cancer cells again reveal at the same breast (left). By the way she has an implant after surgical operation. Currently she begins to take 2'nd chemo…
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verzenio for stage 1 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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First Mammogram After BC Treatment
Hi friends! I'm slated for a mammogram soon, and I'm worried about how painful it might be. I have very dense breasts, and I got diagnosed with BC last July after an ultrasound detected the cancer. I was expecting to get an ultrasound with the mammogram, but the imaging center said they'll only do the ultrasound 6 months…
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How to Find LGBTQ-Friendly Healthcare Providers
How to Find LGBTQ-Friendly Healthcare Providers Having a provider who's competent in caring for LGBTQ+ people can make a huge difference — to your safety, mental health, and treatment outcomes. Read more…
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Rib pain
I have had the worse left side rib pain where if I sneeze or cough it’s a sharp pain. I have a hard time moving never the rib pain is constant. Closer to 1 yr double mastectomy and 6 months post reconstruction. Bone scan good. Ct scan good. Do I need a chest x ray. Not sure what is causing it and I’m so sad 😞
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Just diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. I’ve had breast cancer before, but that was diagnosed at stage 2 and I was able to get surgery, chemo and radiation. How does everyone handle knowing that cancer is just staying in their body? It’s scary knowing that I can’t do anything about it.
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Needing Guidance for Getting a Second Opinion on Breast Cancer Treatment
I have a dear, bright young friend from Thailand, who speaks some English and lives in Texas. Her efforts to get medical follow-up — let alone a 2nd opinion — are undermined and shamed. She is asking me (someone unfamiliar with all of this) for help. Her recent 2nd bout with (Stage 1) breast cancer resulted in a double…
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The tests seem neverending
Hi all. I've been on a breast "journey" for almost 2 years. I've had more mammograms and ultrasounds than I can count and it seems like they find something(s) new every time. I just had an MRI and it found even more areas that they want looked at again. It feels like I'm swimming in a sea of tests with no answers. Does…
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Breast lump, firm. Hope!
Last 2 nights my hands found a lump in my left breast. It's large, smooth, but firm and doesn't seem to move. It's doesn't hurt much. Like all the others, I panicked. I am 4 months postpartum, with a history of cystic breast bilateral. I recall to have a 1.5cm cysts on the same side I felt the lump. But I didn't think much…
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Zoladex side effects
I haven’t been sleeping at night for over 6 months from terrible hot flashes and insomnia. My lower back hurts but didn’t before. I’ve gained nearly 15 lbs and feel quite depressed by it. Not eating any different. Just feel so down. When will the weight go back down and I sleep at night?
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Anyone from Md?
Anyone in Md. ?
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Arimidex brand vs generic
I want to share my experience to hopefully help others decide. I tried the generic anastrozole and stopped after day one. Side effects were unbearable. I informed my oncologist that I decided not to do the hormonal treatment because of side effects and asked if she would monitor me instead. Thankfully she agreed to. But I…
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ADHD and Tamoxifen
I've seen a lot of women report that their ADHD meds don't work as well at certain times in their menstrual cycles. Wondering if anyone has noticed if their tamoxifen affected the effectiveness of their medication for ADHD? I got my ADHD diagnosis at 40, and haven't had a "normal" life or schedule since then so it's hard…
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Mammo and Ultrasound With Birads 4
I haven't been here for sometime as I am 13 years out. I go for my mammos each year and personally I hate the place and do not trust them. I should have switched, but felt once a year I could deal with it. The issue is they did a biopsy in 2011 where I was dxed. Then after treatment they were biopsy happy. I had two bad…
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Genetic Testing + Excisional Biopsy
Hi! If any of you have had genetic testing done, how did you get your results? Was it on the phone or in person or maybe via letter or portal? Did the results influence how/where you were given the results? Thanks!
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Starting Chemo in February 2024? Gather here for support!
Join and share here to get and give support if you're scheduled to begin chemotherapy this month. Please share your diagnosis, planned chemo regimen and start date, so we can all support you as you navigate treatment — we're all here for you!
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Tamoxifen is making me feel awful AND I'm at the angry stage
It took me a while to get here, I was diagnosed on 2/11 - and BMX on 3/13. Low Onco Type, so taking Tamoxifen for 5 years. I am 30 days into Tamoxifen, and it's making me feel awful. Tired, moody, LOTS of nausea and brain fog. The Tomaxifen is harder than the mastectomy recovery. In the mornings I sometimes feel like I…
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Medicare coverage of post-reconstruction MRI
I had bilateral mastectomy with silicone implant reconstruction when I was in my 50’s, and had private insurance. As recommended by my plastic surgeon, I’ve had surveillance MRIs every 3 years to evaluate the stability of the implants. This year I had my first with Medicare, and I received a notice of potential nonpayment…
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Arimidex
Hi ladys i dont see many women on arimidex,I have a question for anyone out there on arimidex.I have been on arimidex for almost a year.19 months out from treatment still NED.I have joint pains and cant sleep tried every sleep aid nothing works.I switched my arimidex from taking it at night to taking it in the morning,now…
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Bonded by Breast Cancer WEEKLY Virtual meetups!
Hope to see some of you here! We offer TWO moderated Bonded by Breast Cancer Virtual (Zoom) Meetups each week! Join with others you've created a connection with at Breastcancer.org, after active treatment is over. • Every Monday, 8 pm ET Register in advance! Monday Meetup Registration • Every Friday, 1 pm ET Register in…
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Thickening on breast/upper chest, nothing seen on mammo or u/s
I'm 42. 2.5 weeks ago I found a "lump" (not a lump, not a round one, a bump, something raised) that led to feeling thickening areas on my chest and in my right breast. Breast also is perkier that it used to be, where my left falls flat like a pancake 😅 the right now stays upright when I lay down. When I raise my arm my…