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Question about IBC BC statistics
I've been trying to find the answer to this via journal data, but no luck. Inflammatory breast cancer is cited as "very rare" and that "1-5%" chance of IBC. However, most women with IBC seem to be diagnosed once the IBC has caused the 'typical symptoms', many of these symptoms seem to imply that the BC had been in the…
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Heart Issues and Breast Cancer: What's Your Experience?
February is American Heart Month All people — especially women — are encouraged to focus on cardiovascular health this month. Heart disease can be affected by cancer itself and sometimes can be a complication of breast cancer treatments. A MUGA scan or an echocardiogram (echo) may be performed before a person starts cancer…
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DCIS diagnosis
Hello, I went for right breast stereotactic biopsy on 1/30, and received DCIS grade 3 pos er/pgr diagnosis on 2/1. While dealing with this I still have 3 biopsies scheduled for Wednesday 2/7 (they couldn’t do them all in one day), two in the right and one in left. Does this mean they will come back bad too??? I can’t…
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Just diagnosed - how fast do I need to act?
Hi everyone, I just received my path report this afternoon. DCIS, high grade with Central comedo-type necrosis. My question right now is, I know that DCIS is "Stage 0" and not invasivie, yet the High Grade part is a worry. How fast do I need to act on a high grade diagnosis? In other words, is it bad that I can't see the…
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Soy or Not?
Can someone please clear up whether women who have hormone positive breast cancer can have soy milk or not? Studies on this subject are very conflicting. I asked my oncologist and she said it’s ok to have. I’m so confused.
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Rise in Tumor Marker
I’m about 1.5 years out of treatment with left IDC stage 1a triple positive. Had a routine blood panel run and my CA 27.29, which had never been high, was 159. A bilateral diagnostic mammo a few weeks ago was BIRADS 2 with a lingering, but shrinking seroma. They’d finally moved me back to annual screening mammos and six…
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3 years out 2 nd time.
a woman who knew what I’ve been through came up to me put her hands on my Buddha belly and asked when I was due. I was in shock. Brought me to my knees in heart break. Had many friends supporting me but they also could not believe it.
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implants uncomfortable? And questions about saving my natural nipple
Hi, I'm scheduled for left sided mastectomy in one week. I've had mixed messages about whether I can save my nipple. I'm a 38D with grade 1 ptosis and was told it might not look good if I try to save it but that it's okay from a cancer standpoint to keep it. I've heard about the natural nipple looking weird or getting…
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What happens if you use your arm too much post mastectomy
I just had mastectomy with TE/implant based reconstruction on my dominant side and I'm finding it hard not to use the arm for stuff like mousing on the computer. I am not doing any heavy lifting but I get bored and am on my computer a lot. I'm curious what happens if I use the arm too much. Thanks! And can't wait to get…
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Upset at myself
So I was just diagnosed with stage 4. When I turned 40 I want to get a mammogram because the skin was weird and never made appointment. Then I turned 41 got a mammogram and BOOM it’s in my bones which what the heck!! Maybe I’m naive but I had no clue that could happen on top of that it not being cureable. I’m having a hard…
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Bilateral Mastectomy Club
I would love to hear from others who had both breasts removed. I was refused a bilateral mastectomy in 2019 when I had my left mastectomy because my BS lied to me. I ended up with BC in the right breast in 2022, and had a right mastectomy that fall. I am not thrilled with my current BS but have no intention to look for yet…
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Shrinkage of lump with IDC
my mother 92 had a IDC recurence after 12 years , they won’t operate this time , she started hormone therapy 3 months ago, and her tumor shrank . I have 3 question is : -Doe’s it mean the cancer can no longer spread ? Also ,she gave us the measurements her doctor gave her by phone , but since she has Alzheimer not sure she…
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Talking To A Partner About Sex After Breast Cancer
Talking To A Partner About Sex After Breast Cancer Feb 16, 2024 Dr. Stephanie Ross offers tips on how to overcome some of the barriers people face when talking to their partners about sex during and after breast cancer treatment. Many people struggle with being intimate during and after breast cancer treatment. Surgery can…
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Newly diagnosed
I just received the results of my biopsy yesterday right before I was heading into a job interview and managed to hold myself together until I got out to my car. My head is filled with all sorts of questions that I don't have answers for yet. I don't know what to expect and I am scared. I am getting ready to turn 60 in a…
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Stage 4 with bone mets to mandible & T4 spine
Hello, I was diagnosed in December 2022 with what they thought was stage 2. After Pet scan it’s now stage 4. Mets to T4 spine and mandible. I’ve had one round of TCHP chemo and feeling pretty good. My oncologist hasn’t said what his plan for the bone Mets are other than adding Zometa. I’m wondering if the chemo will help…
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What's my risk?
I have dense breast tissue and just got my MRI results. Being referred to a breast specialist? Im terrified!! I don't know what my results mean, can you help me understand?
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Taxol plus Perjeta Therapy - what's you're experience?
I am looking to connect with anyone who has gone through Taxol plus Perjeta Therapy. I am being prescribed this as a preventative of recurrence of Invasive ductal carcinoma stage 1. I have huge concerns about the side effects of these drugs and would like to know what others experiences have been. Thank-you! Theresasv
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Penguin Cold Cap
Hello Everyone, I am about to under-go targeted therapy with Chemo Therapy and my oncologist recommebed I use the Penguin Cold Cap to help reduce the hair loss. I was wondering if anyone has used this device especially with targeted therapy. I would appreciate your thoughts concerning usage and effectiveness. Thank-you!…
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Swim suits for women who go flat?
Because I'm at a loss, and I have a pool party this weekend!
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For those diagnosed with fibroadenoma, did your fibroadenoma grow before your six-month follow-up?
Last May I noticed a lump in my right breast. It was the size of a pea. I had an ultrasound and the radiologist gave me a Birads 3 stating it was a fibroadenoma (two actually, one I couldn't feel but showed up on the ultrasound), and told me to come in 3 months for a follow-up. I went in August, again Birads 3, the…
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Hysterectomy Question
I am new here. I was diagnosed on 10/2023, IDC HR/PR+ HER2-. Stage 1A. Had Lumpectomy, Accelerated Partial Breast Radiation and on Tamoxifen. Due to some other issues I have, my doctors have decided I need a hysterectomy. Since my cancer is hormone positive, they said I might as well go ahead and get my ovaries out as…
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Scheduled for Surgery in February 2024? Gather here to support one another!
Please share with us your surgery date, type of surgery, and any questions you have. We're all here for you!
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Trodelvy vs Eribulin SDX 7320
Hi, I'm Vita.My mom is Stage 4 Triple Negative breast cancer, now metastasis to liver. We have to choose this week which chemo... does anyone have any experience with these 2 listed above? Any info will be appreciated...
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Neoadjuvant EC Regimen precautions
Posting this on behalf of my wife (aged 34) who had been diagnosed with TNBC in October 2023. She had recently completed her weekly 12 sessions of TC regimen : Paclitaxel (120mg) and Carboplatin (200mg). Although there was Hair Loss and slight nail discoloration from 3rd week onwards, she had Nausea from Day 1-4 post every…
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Anyone who was in the KRISTINE Clinical Trial? Let's connect!
Hello, Is there anyone on this site who was in the KRISTINE CLINICAL TRIAL? I'm 8.4 years out and trying to connect with someone who was in the trial. Really concerned about recurrance during and after the trial. Hope to hear from you! It's been a lonely journey in this trial. Hugs,
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Complex sclerosing lesion aka radical scars
Hi everyone my story starts out like this in 2017 I had my first mammogram for spontaneous nipple discharge which ended up being clear but my dr wanted me to have them yearly since my moms mom and her sister both had breast cancer. Well being young at the time I didn’t keep up yearly. The next I had was 2019 which came…
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Poll: Have you changed your diet and exercise habits since your breast cancer diagnosis?
Have you changed your diet and exercise habits since your breast cancer diagnosis, and if so, which is the most important reason? Take our poll.
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Is symmetry possible with SMX + perky remaining breast?
Hi! I have searched the forum, but couldn't find any posts that were exactly my question. I have been dx with DCIS. As a fun bonus, I probably have body dysmorphia and I am really worried that if I end up at all 'disfigured' in my appearance, I will become significantly depressed. So, my main concern with this diagnosis is…
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Just diagnosed, and seeing the oncology doctor Tues, July 20th
My name is Kathy, and i was just diagnosed with my abnormal growth from my mammogram/ultrasound/biopsy done 6/28 and 7/1/21. Results and pathology were provided on July 8, 2021. The PA gave me the news at the physical i had scheduled on that day. She said it looks to be a Stage 1. I had not been to a doctor in 4 years or…
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I didn't know where else to go
Hi, I am not diagnosed with IBC but i didn't know where else to go with my experience. If you read all the way through my post you will understand why I don't have anywhere else to go. Anyways I am a 28 year old mother of 2 (7 and 10). In mid december of 2023 I noticed a hard nickle sized lump on my right breast around the…