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Would you mind sharing your age at time of diagnosis?
To those here who are willing, would you mind sharing your age at time of diagnosis? I was nearly 54.
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Sizing questions and saying hello!
Is anyone still on this thread? The last ones I saw were from 2014.. anyway hello anyone who’s there! I’m 38yrs old diagnosed with triple neg stage 3 grade 3 , going through neoadjuvant chemo and immunotherapy abs almost done. I have met with my bs, meeting with PS this Thursday. I’m a 36A/34B 5’6 130lbs so I’m pretty…
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Music to help kick cancer's ass
I really believe in the positive power of music. Lots of kinds of music! Since my diagnosis, I have put together playlists for myself — classical music for calming (and techno when I needed to concentrate on work and not let my mind wander), but now that my lumpectomy went well, one to keep me on the positive track. I'm…
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Liver damage with Tamoxifen?
Hey, peeps. Context: A little over a year ago, shortly before my BC diagnosis, I had skyrocketing ALT and AST levels and was sent for a liver biopsy. I was diagnosed with liver damage of unknown origin (they theorized I'd been exposed to something chemical somehow), NASH and NAFLD. I had mild scarring on my liver and lots…
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When to be concerned about lesions
I have about 4 lesions on my lung and liver that showed up on scans before and after chemo. They range from 2-5 mm. My MO said they aren’t of concern right now and we will just keep an eye on them. This is constantly going to be on my mind that my breast cancer may have metastasized. How big do lesions have to get before…
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Recurrence in mastectomy incision?
Hi! I'm wondering if anyone has had a recurrence in their mastectomy incision? Can you tell me what it looks like? I'm 11 mo post mastectomy and about 6 months post reconstruction. The scar looks fine except for on the very end I have a small swollen red spot that is mildly tender (kind of hard to tell because I'm numb but…
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Question about Residual Disease
Hi. I finished Kadcyla this past April. My original diagnosis was October 2021, triple positive, Stage 2, pathogenic ATM gene variant. Started chemo (first Taxotere then Taxol (every week) plus Herceptin and Perjeta (every 3 weeks). Mastectomy in March 2022. There was residual disease so I had to start Kadcyla in June…
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This does get better?????
I am feeling just awful. Three days post dose #3 of AC, and I feel pretty bad. Lots of nausea. I'm trying all the things I've done before - small meals, hydration, Compazine, lorazepam, and I still feel very nauseous and very down. Like this is never going to end. We've just moved house as well and I can't find anything.…
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From Lumpectomy Reduction to Mastectomy
Oh cancer is twisty. I had my lumpectomy with reduction last week. It went perfectly and could not be happier. I’m recovering nicely at home. My plastic surgeon gave me lovely perky boobs that I’m just getting used to Then the surgeon called today with all the pathology reports and now I have to go back for a left…
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Liver surgery
Hi everybody Did anybody with liver met did surgery? If yes, in what cases is suggested and when not? Please tell md about your case!
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Progression after ribociclib (or cdk4/6) and letrozole
Hi I had her2 neg er+ breast cancer in 2018. In 2022 i had recurrence in my bones (all over with 3 collapsed vertebrae) and liver. I was on ribociclib and letrozole that worked really well, pet was negative and most metastasis disappear. In August I had liver recurrence. Blood test and markers are ok and i feel well so i…
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Introduction—Has it been hard to tell people?
Hi, I am newly diagnosed with IDC grade one. My doctors so far are optimistic about treatment and prognosis. My lumpectomy is scheduled for next week. I am nervous about the pathology report. I actually met with my surgeon on my 68th birthday. Happy birthday to me! Aside from my family, I’ve only told one other friend, so…
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Period after chemopause
I went through AC-T chemo 7 years ago at 40 which put me into chemopause. I have been taking aromatase inhibitors since then. I am now 47 and am having my first period. Did anyone else have this happen? I have a call into my oncologist and ob-gyn. Just wondering if it has happened to anyone else.
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Compression Sleeve for Long Flights?
Background: I do not have lymphedema post lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removal (May 2023). However I did end up with painful cording a few weeks after surgery which subsided with physio and massage. The lymphedema specialist (who I proactively consulted) said the arm sleeve might be beneficial and wouldn’t hurt…
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Lumpectomy after bloody discharge
hi all. im looking for anyone to shed light on my risk with the following. im 41. two years ago i had a lumpectomy for what turned out to be a fibroadenoma. just had another surgery to remove a duct that was seen to be dilated with a lesion on ultrasound. i had bloody nipple discharge with this. my pathology reports showed…
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MRI Biopsy
Hi, I was diagnosed with ADH in June of this year after my mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. I decided to get a second opinion for several reasons. The second Oncologist practice contacted me in July indicating after reviewing my images that I actually have DCIS stage 0. They recommended that I have an MRI and also…
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Talking to Children About Metastatic Breast Cancer
Talking to Children About Metastatic Breast Cancer Sep 8, 2023 Kelly Grosklags, a licensed clinical social worker and grief counselor, helps Community Director Melissa Jenkins moderate a special Virtual Community Meetup on talking to children about metastatic breast cancer. Finding the words to talk to children about…
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Breast Cancer Screening for Women in Their 40s Improves Survival
Breast Cancer Screening for Women in Their 40s Improves Survival Sep 6, 2023 Breast cancer screening for women in their 40s led to better survival for those who were diagnosed with the disease. Read more…
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People Receiving Cancer Treatment Benefit From Extra COVID-19 Boosters
People Receiving Cancer Treatment Benefit From Extra COVID-19 Boosters Sep 6, 2023 If you’re in treatment for breast cancer, you’re likely to benefit from extra COVID-19 boosters. How often you get them depends on the medicines you’re receiving. Read more…
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Healthcare Red Tape Means People May Skip or Delay Cancer Treatment
Healthcare Red Tape Means People May Skip or Delay Cancer Treatment Sep 5, 2023 People diagnosed with cancer who have to do paperwork associated with paying for their care are more likely to skip or delay treatment. Read more…
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Uni mastectomy 2021, want other side out now
I had IDC in 2021 and had a uni mastectomy with rads and chemo, currently on AI and ovarian suppression. I find I'm having more anxiety about recurrence and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it partly has to do with recently finding out that a family member is now dealing with her new diagnosis of IDC. I'm also seeing that the…
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Ultrasound detected irregular hypoechoic VERY NERVOUS
In January of this year I felt a lump in my breast went the next day and my gynecologist referred me for ultrasound. This came up as a cyst. Then, I noticed how big and tense it feel and my skin is puckering. Now they ordered a biopsy category 4. I’m scared to death! Based on my results can anyone tell if have similar…
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MRI Results
I have LCIS in my left breast and the lesion was removed. I am now under the regular screening program. The latest MRI was done last week. The doctor called back saying she saw a few areas in my right breast and one in my left breast that have a different color showing in the MRI images. Now she wanted me to go back for an…
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Update —- Lumpectomy with Breast Reduction - Larger Ladies - Questions!
Hi! I am just stepping into this world. I'm recently diagnosed and I don't have all my mass typing info back. What I do know is that I am meeting with a surgeon on the 22nd, unless something changes. I am a 36DDD. I feel like there is a ton of tissue and if I do the lumpectomy with reduction/lift, I could get some really…
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Seroma
Hi I’m wondering if anyone can help me out with 2 issues actually The most important is that I had a total L mastectomy July 20th The Dr removed the drains 1 week later,which both myself &my home care nurse thought was way too soon bc of the amount of fluid still coming out Of course 1 wk later I had this massive Seroma…
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Not diagnosed, waiting for results
I have never posted in anything like this before. I was given a BI RADS 5 rating with an axillary lymph node with 7mm cortical thickening. There’s zero family history, I’m 45 years old, I’ve never had an unusual test result before and other than a few extra pounds I am very healthy. This time I felt a lump but it came out…
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Itchy chest wall 2 yrs after reconstruction
I had double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction after previous DCIS lumpectomy and recurrent cancer in both breasts. I wanted my original C cup, but ended up with D cups (go big or go home surgical approach?). The extra weight is not fun, and the chest wall itching started after year one. What helps me the most is…
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Anxious about mixed scan results
Hi all, ER+ HER2- with mets to lung, liver and bones for 6 years. Been on xeloda for about 4-5 months now and had my first scan, which showed significant improvement in all areas except for two stupid little bone mets. It worked in my lungs, liver, every other bone, aside from these 2 (one spot on hip and one in femur)…
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Third time unlucky Stage 4
I had my first diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer in 1994 when I was living in the US. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. I was cured! and we never looked back. In 2017 my mammogram showed a reoccurrence in the same sight. By this time I had moved permanently to the UK. I had been widowed and still grieving…