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After 10 months of bisphosonates I have been been diagnosed with ONJ. 3 weeks of mega antibiotics, everything else except letrozole stopped until this is resolved. A bottle of liquid morphine to add to my collection. (Resisting because it feels too ‘cancery’, if you get my drift.) And more ‘activity’ detected in my bones…

diag with dcis with 3mm invasion. Stage 1a grade 2. k67: 7% er+, PR+ and HER2 +. Looking for info on weather I should take Herceptin

early stage docs invasion 3 mm stage 1a no lymph node involment had double mastectomy but her2 positive

Hi, I was aware that at some point I would get breast cancer. My Grandmother lost 3 sisters to it, she passed the mutation down to my dad and his sister. My aunt then died of ovarian cancer 6 months after diagnosis. I have had prior myeomectomy and grew another huge fibroid, so had a complete hysterectomy, including…

I'm recently diagnosed with a benign radial scar. First seen on a screening mammogram as an area of "focal distortion." Called back for diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. It persisted on the diagnostic mammogram as architectural distortion and a 0.7cm irregular mass was found on the ultrasound. The radiologist came in…

Hello Came here for some tips on losing weight. I started a diet almost a month ago and I'm struggling because I see almost nothing. It's my first attempt to diet since the diagnosis and I'm sad to see and feel how different my body is now. I don't recognise myself. I don't want to quit but i really need to see something…

any one hear of clinical that stated if tumor is under 5 mm grade 1 stage 1a no lymph node involvement K67 low and HER2 positive will only treat with endocrine therapy?

Hello, I'm 27 and I've been diagnosed with both the BRCA2 and PALB2 gene that puts me at increased risk, and has made me worried to increase further risk by taking contraceptive pills. Has anyone else avoided birth control pills due to breast cancer risk, or is it negligible? This is my first post, sorry if I missed any…

This is primarily for people who find themselves with THREE +'s by their diagnosis. If you are new to breast cancer, please click on the link below and read. It is "What I Wish I Knew At the Beginning of Treatment." http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/6/topic/797454

I am in treatment and while others say I'm doing well, I haven't felt it. I was diagnosed with triple negative IDC in my left breast at 38 this year. Multi-focal, 2 tumors - 1.6 cm and 5 mm. They said node negative but then later my second opinion team, NCI, saw the first place biopsied the wrong node so I had to do it…

Lets shop in department store like Wally World. I will start and next person start with last letter of my word.. Curlers

Good evening all, I had a stage III ER+ diagnosis in 2004, so incredibly fortunate to be 18 years' NED last February. Here's the thing, I refused oophorectomy because I was terrified about quality of life by going into instant menopause at age 35 after having extremely high estrogen since birth I guess. I spoke with a…

I will be seeing oncologist tomorrow 2nd time .Met with surgeon last week first time. He was confident in his abilities to get it all with possibility of no radiation or chemotherapy depending if it is in glands. Both breast totally removed. He said , according to mammogram ,ultrasound and biopsy stage 1 grade 2B. Anyone…

On another forum, somebody posted this abstract, and I want to share it with you all - with comments. Since I am being treated as a true oligometastatic patient, this topic interests me. I think it is becoming more and more accepted as a real possibility, that a very small subset of women with mets can live long lives. It…

I’ve been hesitant to post because I didn’t want reality to set it but here I am. I’m a 33 year mother of 3, youngest is 6. Just like most of the ppl in the group, It all started with me noticing a lump. I took action almost immediately. I made an appointment to see my primary doctor which took me 2 weeks to get in. I…

Right Breast, 9:00, posterior depth 8cmfn. Hate that I'm here, but so thankful for a place to go. So far, prognosis seems good based on what we know right now (still need MRI, awaiting genetic testing, don't know staging, etc.). I met with 2 different surgeons in DFW are this week. Both said similar things and both seem to…

If you have just been diagnosed here are a few places to start from the main Breastcancer.org site: Understanding Your Pathology Report Stages of Breast Cancer and What They Mean HER2 Status and How it Affects Treatment Hormone Receptor Status and What It Means for Treatment Planning Your Treatment Why So Many Types of…

Life with breast cancer requires adjustment. We adjust our schedules, our expectations, and sometimes even our definition of a good day. We make room for appointments, family, work, rest, and the people and moments that bring us joy or a bit of calm. Finding balance isn't always easy, and it may look different from one day…

I have 2.5 more years left of this ghastly medication. My dermatologist has confirmed it is responsible for my skin thinning and looking more crepey. Also losing elasticity everywhere (I’ve lost 75 lbs since my last week of chemo/IV steroids.. Ladies it IS possible if you start lifting dumbells and eating 125-135 gums of…

I didn't see anything recent in the Bottle of Tamoxifen discussion so I came here to vent and ask for feedback. My bottle's still at the pharmacy and, after reading the PDF that the oncologist's office helpfully provided, I'm inclined to leave it there. Besides the handling instructions which makes tamoxifen sound as toxic…

Hi Has anyone else with ILC tried hormone therapy before surgery? After many months I finally have a positive response. Originally on tamoxifen but had tumor growth so switched to Lupron and letrozole. Took 4 months but my entire cancer, the main tumor plus its satellites have gone from 6.8cm to 4.4cm. So grateful and now…

Hello everyone, I am new here and am looking for a place for encouragement and support. My journey started back in Jan/Feb 2026 when I felt a rather large lump in right breast. Mammo in April was inconclusive, diagnostic mammo and ultrasound in May were inconclusive and just showed very dense breast tissue. MRI with…

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HR+, HER2-, Stage 3 IDC…I think that's how to say it…I had a lumpectomy in July and had my first chemo (dense dose AC-T) last week. Overall I'm greatful for how well I'm feeling. I'm extremely thankful for the anti nausea meds as they kept me at a low level of queasy but nothing too bad. Was extremely tired for a couple…

I had a drain removed yesterday and I have been completely exhausted today and feel the same way I did when I left the hospital. I understand that it’s my healing process, but I was not prepared for feeling this badly. I had thought once the drain was removed. I feel better. Suggestions annd your experience are most…

Every now and then I read a post on this forum that talks about somebody who has lived a long time with disease. I know there have even been threads with many node positive success stories and stage IV survival stories. These have been the most uplifting influences for me on my journey. In a world of breast cancer where…

Hello all: There is a great and very helpful group in the August 2015 chemo thread, and I hope they will pop in to give advice to all of us 'younger' chemo sisters, but I figured it was time to start the September group for those just starting down this road. My biggest worry is the impact of losing my hair, and am…

I just had my first Enhertu treatment last Thursday. Has anyone experienced blurry vision? If yes, did it resolve or get better before your next treatment? I'm due to have this once every three weeks.

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HI all, Which no-underwire bras do you love for post-mastectomy or lumpectomy? Why?