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• Tamoxifen after ALH diagnosis

  Just joined the group. Recently diagnosed with ALH (Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia). Met with an oncologist and discussed about going on 5mg Tamoxifen for 5 years. I am 52 and perimenopausal…had some he…

  tamoxifen (Nolvadex; Apo-Tamox; Tamofen; Tamone; Soltamox)

  Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia (ALH)

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  Started by sampige

  Most recent by salamandra

  May 9, 2023

  Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After
• Had my first mammogram screening last week, now I have to go for a biopsy

  Hi, I had my first mammogram screening (just turned 41 yrs) this past Wednesday and Thursday morning the hospital called me back adamant that I come in on Friday for additional screening. Apparently t…

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  3 comments

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  Started by mpbell

  Most recent by salamandra

  May 9, 2023

  Waiting for Test Results
• Anyone here got 3/3 positive nodes ?

  got my path report after double mastectomy 10 days ago. initial diagnosis was widespread DCIS. Now 3 out 3 sentinel nodes are positive. anyone out there with this twist? i was not expecting this. i ju…

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  7 comments

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  Started by cancerian

  Most recent by dutchiegirl

  May 9, 2023

  Surgery - Before, During, and After
• Is there molecular subtyping for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in breast cancer?

  GPT gave me a definite answer, but I can't find any related information on the web. Pretty puzzled…

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  3 comments

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  Started by kkseaman

  Most recent by obsolete

  May 9, 2023

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
• Fibromyalgia & DCIS

  Last Friday, April 28, 2023, I was diagnosed with microinvasive ductal carcinoma as a result of high grade DCIS in my right breast. I have fibromyalgia and have been extremely fatigued on and off for …

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  2 comments

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  Started by suncris

  Most recent by suncris

  May 9, 2023

  Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity
• Ultrasound results help?

  hello, I had an ultrasound today for a lump on my clavicle. It is a lymph node that is swollen. The results state this: a solid hypoechoic lesion with central increased echogenicity is present at the …

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  Started by lshaner95

  May 8, 2023

  Not Diagnosed But Worried
• New to The Group/Help

  Hello everyone. I'm not sure if I posted here on this profile as I was locked out for while. After over 11 years of NED, I now have met to the bones, and ?????? Not sure where else yet. The pain began…

  Bone metastasis

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  2 comments

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  Started by pupfoster1

  Most recent by pupfoster1

  May 8, 2023

  Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY
• Sentinal node biopsy question

  Hello, Had my lumpectomy yesterday with Sentinal Node Biopsy. Post op my surgeon said she removed three nodes. When I asked, "Why three" She replied, "Because three lit up." Then she was gone before I…

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  4 comments

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  Started by janehicks

  Most recent by janehicks

  May 8, 2023

  Surgery - Before, During, and After
• Just diagnosed

  Hey ladies, never thought I would be part of this group but here I am. Readingcomments has been very helpful. I was diagnosed last week with IDC, possible other area in the same breast. Not sure of th…

  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

  Lumpectomy vs. mastectomy

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  10 comments

  2 points

  Started by dlattimore22

  Most recent by yippeekiyaymf

  May 8, 2023

  Just Diagnosed
• Wife diagnosed Stage IV de novo:

  This thread was started as a response to member KBL's question in another forum about those diagnosed with stage iv ILC de novo. But that forum is for stage iv patients only so I could not post there.…

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  2 comments

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  Started by bighubs

  Most recent by exbrnxgrl

  May 8, 2023

  Caring for Someone With Stage IV (Metastatic) Disease
• International Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Symposium September 28-30 Pittsburgh, PA

  September 28-30, 2023 Put this on your calendars! World Experts on Lobular Breast Cancer. Advocates welcome.

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  1 comments

  1 points

  Started by huffpuff

  Most recent by hipline

  May 7, 2023

  ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
• Who has finished HT and do side effects go away?

  I am new to this group. I had Stage II breast cancer in 2019. No chemo, just started out on Anastrozole but had terrible insomnia, joint pain and arthritis so I went on Letrozole after 2 years. I was …

  193 views

  1 comments

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  Started by bmj

  Most recent by hipline

  May 7, 2023

  Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After
• Best doctors for breast cancer in Los Angeles area

  I will appreciate if someone can recommend doctors with experience in Triple Negative breast cancer in Los Angeles area.

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  1 comments

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  Started by jzhou415

  Most recent by hipline

  May 7, 2023

  Just Diagnosed
• Not sure how I feel

  I found a lump a week ago (Feb 16th) in the upper/outer section of the breast. My gut said it is cancer. I told my adultdaughter and husband on Saturday Feb 18th). Saw my PCP on Tuesday (Feb 21st). I …

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  39 comments

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  Started by justagalwholoveslife

  Most recent by justagalwholoveslife

  May 7, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• Tips and tricks on how to get through chemotherapy

  Hi all, i would love to hear all about your tips and tricks on how to get through chemo in terms of hair loss, nutrition, and other side effects. I start next week. TC , 6 cycles. Any help/input will …

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  Started by cancerian

  May 7, 2023

  Middle Age 40-60(ish) Years Old With Breast Cancer
• Pelvic ultrasound question

  Hey I just wanted to get someone else’s opinion. I just had a pelvic ultrasound done for some irregular bleeding,pelvic pressure and pain. I am 4 years on tamoxifen. It was done in my GYN’s office and…

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  4 comments

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  Started by dani444

  Most recent by maggie15

  May 6, 2023

  ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
• Scared and just diagnosed

  Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed on May 1st....my birthday 🙄 I have Invasive Ductal carcinoma grade 3. What happens at the next appointment? I don't know what stage I am. What happens next? I am try…

  Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

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  8 comments

  3 points

  Started by keaton56

  Most recent by justagalwholoveslife

  May 5, 2023

  Just Diagnosed
• How to find palliative care in a small town

  Q: I’m in a small town in Texas, and there just doesn’t seem to be much out there when I inquire about ongoing palliative care. Is it a big medical facility offering? Is it not well-funded so no one i…

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  2 comments

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  Started by moderators

  Most recent by moderators

  May 5, 2023

  Palliative Care
• Confused about mammogram

  Hello, I'm 40 years old and was told I needed a biopsy on my right breast. I did have a breast lift a year and a half ago. My mammogram came back as bi-rads 4b with fine pleomorphic microcalcification…

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  2 comments

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  Started by confusedmammogram123

  Most recent by dsc

  May 5, 2023

  Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
• radiation-induced atypical vascular lesions (AVLs)

  I've had radiation treatment twice for breast cancer in 2009 and 2019. In 2021, I developed four atypical vascular lesions on my mastectomy scar. They are a rare complication of radiation treatment an…

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  Started by waitingandanxious

  May 5, 2023

  Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity
• Research News: Guidelines for Individualized Palliative Care for People Diagnosed W/ MBC

  Guidelines Help Oncologists Provide Individualized Palliative Care for People Diagnosed With Metastatic Breast Cancer Aug. 2, 2021 General oncologists have received new specific, practical recommendat…

  97 views

  0 point

  Started by moderators

  May 5, 2023

  Palliative Care
• Research News:Starting Palliative Care Earlier Benefits Caregivers & People W/Advanced-Stage Disease

  Starting Palliative Care Earlier Rather Than Later Benefits Caregivers and People With Advanced-Stage Disease May 25, 2015 Two studies have found that starting palliative care earlier rather than late…

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  0 point

  Started by moderators

  May 5, 2023

  Palliative Care
• What is hospice care? Info and resources for end of life.

  You may feel good for an extended period of time if you decide to stop treating the cancer. But eventually you may need help controlling pain or other symptoms and staying strong. Hospice care offers …

  Announcement

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  Started by moderators

  May 5, 2023

  Hospice Care
• What is palliative care?

  Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life of those who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness, along with their families. Symptom management includes physical, p…

  Announcement

  62 views

  0 point

  Started by moderators

  May 5, 2023

  Palliative Care
• Timeline

  Hi all, I'm new, I was just wondering what was the timeline from you from when you were diagnosed to when you had surgery? I had a biopsy on the 18th and it came back May 1st positive for IDC. I now h…

  182 views

  6 comments

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  Started by keaton56

  Most recent by dsc

  May 5, 2023

  Just Diagnosed
• second lumpectomy

  I opted for a second lumpectomy on the advice of my surgeon instead of a mastectomy. Has anyone done the same and did you have a reoccurence of cancer?

  Lumpectomy

  283 views

  5 comments

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  Started by qkalake

  Most recent by ruthbru

  May 5, 2023

  IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)
• Tissue Expander Placement Surgery - How Painful?

  I had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with TEs at the beginning of January 2023. In Feb. 2023, the expanders were removed due to non-healing wound edges from the mastectomies. Since …

  145 views

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  Started by momgoose

  May 5, 2023

  Breast Reconstruction
• In Memoriam List from the BCO Community

  [Note May 4, 2023: Due to its length and difficulty to load and make additions, we have closed this discussion. A new thread has been created by @celia088. If you would like a name to be added to the …

  Closed

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  1177 comments

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  Started by Milica

  Most recent by moderators

  May 4, 2023

  May Their Memory Live On
• Mastectomy with close margins

  Hi, I recently had a bilateral mastectomy to remove a large section of DCIS in my right breast. My surgeon said the margins were clear and that’s all that matters (the closest ones were the superior a…

  515 views

  10 comments

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  Started by loverly5

  Most recent by loverly5

  May 4, 2023

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
• Stage 4. Feeling ready to throw in the towel

  hi everyone, Im feeling very defeated. I have been through several of the pill options and have started iv chemo (navelbine). I have been on iv chemo for 3 cycles and my tumor marker continues to clim…

  622 views

  5 comments

  1 points

  Started by lissalou

  Most recent by nkb

  May 4, 2023

  Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY