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Direct to implant, plastic surgeons only want to do prepectoral
Met with 2 plastic surgeons in my area and both said 'under the muscle' implants for reconstruction are a thing of the past and modern doctors only do prepectoral implants now with ADMs (allograft to create the pocket). The reason being that under the muscle implants can cause animation deformity when flexing the muscle.…
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Do I need the contrast dye?
I have fibrocycstic breast tissue. The radiologist who performed my core needles biopsies in June recommended I get breast MRI's done. I go next Wednesday but I see the prep says I will be injected with contrast dye. I am very concerned about this as I have bad allergic reactions. I am wondering if anyone knows how…
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Use of Alternative Medicine for Cancer and Its Impact on Survival
Use of Alternative Medicine for Cancer and Its Impact on Survival https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article/110/1/121/4064136
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Internal Mammary Lymph Node Biopsy specialist?
I had a IMLN biopsy attempt 10 days ago that was unsuccessful. The 2 nodes were too close to my lung and resulted in a pneumothorax. Has anyone had one completed successfully? If so, where? Is there someone who specializes in this type of biopsy? I'm finding very little information on IMLN, let alone biopsy. With thanks :)
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Suspected intraductal papilloma
Hi there, I’m in the process of getting answers but curious what others have experienced. I am 41, likely perimenopausal. Over a month again I first had spontaneous clear discharge from one breast. That happened a few times. One month ago I woke up and had a circle of clear discharge on my shirt. Over the next few days it…
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Sunken/dent in breast around nipple
I am 24 years old, I do check my breast but not regularly. Today I have noticed while lying on my back my right Breast sinks/dips in next to my nipple. Where as my left breast does the normal fall to one side and sort of keeps the shape where as the right one stays where it is and sinks in near my nipple. I am getting some…
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Tamoxifen and reoccurence
I just had my bilateral mastectomy and will be starting tamoxifen soon. I’m so worried about weight gain. Is this common? Has anyone had the cancer return and if so, in what way?
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Tumor markers elevated, a little worried right now.
Hi, everyone. I am almost an 8 year survivor. I just ended Aromasin after being on it for 6 1/2 years.My blood work results just came back and I have slightly elevated tumor markers. My onc told me not to panic, emphasizing they were slightly abnormal. Normal being under 38, and mine were 67.9. Has anyone else had this…
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Hormone Blocking Therapy
Hi all, Is there any alternatives to taking hormone blockers for 5 years? I plan to discuss this with my oncologist during our next appointment but want to gather some feedback, either way. I've never been compliant with medications and prefer not taking them. Any suggestions?
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Nodules on Chest CT
From the other posts here, I can tell I'm not alone in the anxiety these can cause. I've been getting chest CTs every 4-6 months since finishing radiation in June 2022, and aside from some localized ick within the lung that was part of my radiation field, the lungs have looked good. However, the CT I had yesterday came…
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Considering quitting Tam after two years
Does anyone have a general idea of how much protection you get from completing two years?
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Newly diagnosed DCIS
Hi all, I am newly diagnosed with DCIS and have had a few dismissive and unsupportive responses to the news from family and friends. Wondering if others may have also experienced this in regards to DCIS and how they have managed it please? While I understand DCIS may have very positive outcomes, it is still overwhelming…
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Side Effects and Options
Please give opinions. I had a lumpectomy in March 2023, had radiation treatments and began taking Anastrozole May 2nd. Within the last 2 months my right ring finger has been locking and my right index finger gets sore if I bend it. Told the oncologist and the response was 2 options: 1) discontinue meds for 3 weeks and if…
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joint replacement while on Ribociclib
I have bone on bone osteoarthritis in my L shoulder which also is the side of my initial breast surgery and radiation in 2018. Currently I am on Ribociclib and Faslodex for recent mets to liver. My ortho is recommending joint replacement. Has anyone had a joint replaced while on these meds? Thanks,
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Progression after ribociclib (csk4/6i) 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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Awaiting Biopsy- Birads 4A
Hello everyone! I'm glad I've found this group. I am in Ontario, Canada and in the high risk category for breast cancer and so get an annual MRI/Mammogram. I am 37. My mother was diagnosed at 59 with stage IIIb E+ PR+ HER2- and is two years in remission. She is in the US and being treated by the Cleveland Clinic. My mother…
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MSK Plastic Surgeons
Hi! Newly diagnosed with DCIS in my right breast. It is in my entire breast and my breast cancer surgeon who is at MSK said i need a mastectomy. She has recommended plastic surgeons within the hospital but none of them have any before and after photos I can find. Also, i can't make more then 1 apportionment at a time to…
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Anyone ER+ 1-10% weakly positive, PR- , HER2+?
Hello, Anyone is ER+ 1-10% weakly positive, PR-, HER2+ ? Do you take anti-hormone pills for ER+ 1-10% weakly positive ? thank you Applejj
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Swollen painful armpit - back to the doctor again today
Hi all - I posted here a few months ago regarding my symptoms. So far I’ve had a breast exam, mammogram, armpit exam, and blood tests. The only thing discovered so far is hypothyroidism for which I’ve been put on medication. I’m headed back to my internist today for my three month follow up regarding the hypothyroidism,…
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Should I use Whole body bone scan or MRI to detect bone irregularities or bone Cancer?
Hi everyone, Should I use whole body bone scan or MRI of both Lumber Spine and pelvis to detect bone irregularities or bone cancer? Please comment on pros and cons. Thank you.
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In Remembrance of Nicolerod
Sadly, our beautiful nicolerod passed away Friday evening, September 22. She’d asked her friend, member beesy_the_other_one, to let us know. I’m just so sad and heartbroken over the news. 💔
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Collagen Peptides
Am on HT (Tamoxifen) after BCS alone and my only real complaint is my thinning hair and skinl A friend has suggested taking collagen peptides supplements. Anybody looked into this? At one time usage was thought to promote cancer cells and now some research says it protects cells.
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My oncologist and disability opinion
I was originally diagnosed with 2B (++-) in 01/2014, 8 dose dense chemo, and 45 rads treatments. In 11/2021, I was diagnosed with MBC to pleura. They started my on Faslodex in 11/2021 and added Ibrance 9/2022. I’ve had a treatment failure and now have started Xeloda. The oncologist ran a Guardant 360 and the results…
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Healthy Diet and Exercise Improve Response to Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer
Healthy Diet and Exercise Improve Response to Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer Sep 14, 2023 Eating a healthy diet and exercising improved pathologic complete response rates in certain women receiving chemotherapy before surgery. Read more…
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Strategies Available for Women’s Sexual Health Issues After Cancer, Better Access Needed
Strategies Available for Women’s Sexual Health Issues After Cancer, Better Access Needed Sep 14, 2023 Although treatments for women’s sexual health issues after cancer exist, many women don’t know about them. Read more…
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Triple Positive HER2 Positive
I was diagnosed with triple positive HER2 +, DCIS some invasive. I'm planning on double mastectomy. I'm 45.
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Hair Hair Hair - Another question
Hi All, I know that there have been several threads on this, but I'm asking the question again: on average, when did your hair start growing back in after chemo????? I'm 4 weeks out from my last AC and any positive encouragement (and "you're almost there" posts) would really make this week wonderful. Deen.
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Expert Tips on Wigs and Hair Loss: Community Q&A
Expert Tips on Wigs and Hair Loss: Community Q&A Wigs are a hot topic in the Community at Breastcancer.org, especially in our Chemotherapy forum. Many people diagnosed with breast cancer who experience hair loss from chemotherapy find wearing a wig to be the best solution for them. But for many, wearing a wig is a brand…
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Any success in getting treatment abroad?
I don't know if this would fit into this section or not. For my fellow breast cancer sufferers, was there a non-US country where treatment has been successful? I am planning to go abroad soon and was considering transferring my care permanently to a non-US country.
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How to not be a negative person career-relationship wise?
Hello! Is it possible to resist the urge to punch your boss after he asks "but what about your career aspirations?" when you tell him you are not interested in going up the corporate ladder? Is it possible to dig oneself out of a hole: pushing loved ones away knowing you don't have long to live? Not wanting to meet new…