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I had a diagnosis of DCIS. After a lumpectomy with clean margins they found that there were in the tissue extracted two spots of invasive carcinoma. A lymph node biopsy came clear praise God! I finished radiation and they are recommending Anastrazole for 5 years. I am having a hard time taking the decision to start it or…

Mammogram Travel Time Still Long for Many U.S. Women Dec 19, 2022 Travel time to the nearest mammography center is long for many U.S. women, especially women in rural areas. Read more...

I'm hoping to connect with women who are currently receiving, or have recently completed, metronomic CMF chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. I’ll be starting metronomic CMF in September. My regimen is 24 weeks of daily oral cyclophosphamide, with weekly IV methotrexate and 5-FU for the first 12 weeks. I’d…

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 😞

Hi! I've recently been diagnosed (67 years young) and am in the stage of deciding what to do to treat my breast cancer. My tumor is about the size of a peanut (2.0 x 1.9cm) and I am fairly small breasted (36B). Both my oncologist and surgeon have said I'm a candidate for lumpectomy but the idea of having the surgery,…

Starting chemotherapy this August? We're so glad you've found us. Whether you're preparing for your first infusion, counting down to treatment day, in the middle of your treatment plan, or nearing the finish line, this thread is for you. This monthly Chemo Check-In is more than a place to share treatment dates. It's a…

Hi all, it looks like I'm going to be starting TRUQAP soon as an alternative to Piqray. However, it looks like TRUQAP and Piqray both come with some pretty nasty side-effects. I was hoping T would be easier than P. From what I've read, it sounds like Imodium AD may become my newest friend. Yuck! I was hoping for an easier…

Wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Early Stage Breast Cancer and on AI/Ribociclib regimen? I’m going to start after radiation and wondering how your treatment is going and if there are any tips out there! Thanks in advance!

Has anyone had a lot of pain after switching to a prepectoral (from subpectoral). I tried medication, but found an ice pack worked best. However, the ice pack burned my breast skin (about 2 inches across). My surgeon said looked at it and said to call if it gets worse or i feel worse (like if I have a fever). I've gone to…

this is my first post here so forgive me if I’ve put this in the wrong forum. I am 44 years old, and my mom was diagnosed with stage 3b ILC 5 years ago. Because it was lobular they did the genetic testing and she had a palb2 mutation. She is doing great now which really was pretty miraculous. Anyway, I waited a year or two…

Hello all-I have just been recommended to move to Vinorelbine as my 9th line. My oncologist pulled me off DATROWAY due to severe SEs and told me this is one of the last drugs on the shelf for me. Not only is this a scary piece of information, but I also can’t find much online about this drug in terms of user experience.…

I just turned 43 and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 & high grade ductal carcinoma in situ. Im planning on a bilateral masectomy. Im meeting with my surgeon on Tuesday. Im having a hard time deciding on if I want to get implants or not. My question is how did you decide on reconstructive surgery or…

I had very aggressive breast cancer and 4.5 yrs in remission, in counting my recent pills, I missed nine doses. I’m very worried now. Anyone in the same boat who has missed but still fine in ten yrs? Thanks.

Anyone with experience with implant capsular contracture? Was surgery necessary or is there another way to correct this? The implant has been encapuulated for a while, but only recently starting to be very uncomfortable. I have had this one since 2014. The other side is also encapulated but not uncomfortable. I am in the…

Hi!! I’ve had 3 lumpectomies in less than 3 years for ADH in my left breast. Over the last week, I’ve been getting a weird vibration sensation shooting to the nipple in my right breast. I found another small lump (that wasnt there in April at my last MRI) Has anyone ever experienced this?

If radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan this July, we'd love for you to join us here. ☀️ Whether you're preparing for your first session, settling into the daily routine, or counting down your final treatments, this thread is a place to connect with people who understand what you're experiencing. Radiation…

I just met the oncologist Friday for an initial appointment. My 1st chemo is Wednesday 8/12. They discussed cold capping in order to keep my hair. The cost is high and I keep going back and forth between the expense and whether it's just plain vain of me to want to try to keep my hair. Any input regarding cold capping? Is…

diag DCIS Stage 0 from biopsy. Had nil mastectomy and based on pathology upgraded to stage 1a due to 3mm invasion. Grade 1, no lymph node involves, er+ PR+ and HER2 positive K67-7%going to have DIEP in Oct went to medical onc and stated no chemo just 2 choices of endocrine therapy. Going for another SSO as the onc was…

Hi everyone , my mother now going through the surgery phase , i’m asking about if in the other countries does the clips of the tumor before therapy so they can identify the location of the tumor after !? Because they did not that to my mother and the surgeon told that now we will have to do total mastectomy becasue of that…

I will be having my first infusion of Zometa this week. Has anyone had any side effects from Zometa? I hope to be able to travel a few days after and to go to work the next day and wonder if this is a reasonable plan.

I’m looking to do some special thing for myself, “just because”. Things on my list include: fresh flowers inside each week, and pedicures, I’m considering looking for someone to clean my house What does everyone do to treat and be kind to yourself? Looking for inspiration.

Hello! Welcome! We are done with Stage IV, moving on and planning to staying healthy for a long time. We're Stage V (Which is not dead. We're doing fine, ready to live with this beast.) This is the American Cancer Society/NCI consensus on exercise for cancer patients. * 150 minutes/week moderate-intense aerobic exercise or…

Studies show that exercise is safe for people with bone metastases. Research also shows that exercise can improve sexual health and offer many other benefits for women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. In this video, Sami Mansfield, a certified cancer trainer and founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, demonstrates a…

just finished double mastectomy 2.5 weeks ago. Stage 1a grade 1 no lymph involvement k-67 7% hr+, PR + HER2 Positiveplastic surgeon schedule DIEP for Oct 8. Just saw med oncologist and recommended endocrine therapy. Do I wait till after Oct 8 surgery to start medicine due to side effects on body?

Hello all, I was originally diagnosed in my early 30s with DCIS in 2015, had multiple lumpectomies to obtain clear margins then and radiation. I had a recurrence (IDC) in 2018, had bilateral skin/nipple sparing pre-pec direct to implant reconstruction along with some post surgical complications that have since resolved.…

I had Stage 0, Grade 3 DCIS in left breast. After two lumpectomies, margins were still not clear. I opted for bilateral mastectomy based on family history and genetic testing results. I am 16 days out from the third surgery within 7 weeks of each other. I am nauseous every day and have occasional migraines/headaches. I was…

hi. I know I've seen some of you planning wonderful trips. I've searched but not found any specifics here about traveller's insurance for international travel. If all goes well (and I manage to renew my passport on time! Ugh, pandemic made me neglect so much) we hope to visit family this summer. I will be a few months out…

Recived my diagnosis yesterday. The info I have so far is High-grade invasive mammary carcinoma, no special type (ductal) with associated intermediate to high grade ductal carcinoma in situ with cribriform and micropapillary architecture. Foci suspicious for lymphovascular invasion. Microcalcifications present, associated…

Starting chemotherapy this June? We're glad you're here. Whether you're preparing for your first infusion, counting down to treatment day, or already a few appointments in, this thread is a place to connect with others who understand what you're going through. Chemo can bring a mix of emotions—questions, worries,…

Back in 2008, I was MamaShift on here. Oddly, I'm back here under very similar circumstances. In January, I moved back to the States -- after an adulthood abroad -- after my husband ended our 28 yr marriage. Things have not gone well since then. My health has been a major challenge, but my mental health as well. I spent 10…