Meet others concerned about developing a recurrence or metastases.
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Flo80
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hi friends I noticed from few days something hard where the collar bone starts towards the chest. Not sure if it’s a muscle or a lymph node. I have gone so many times to Er and to the oncologist with fears. Don’t know how to fight my anxiety
Dx
6/13/2019, DCIS/IDC, Left, 5cm, Grade 2, ER+/PR+
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Simone80
AZ
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Jan 14, 2022 06:15PM
Simone80
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Hi Flo, I would let your Oncologist know for sure. You shouldn't feel bad about your fears, it's normal. Take some deep breaths and give your Onc a call.
Dx
7/2001, IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IIIA, Grade 3, 7/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dx
1/2019, IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, metastasized to bone/other, ER+/PR+, HER2- (FISH)
Targeted Therapy
Ibrance (palbociclib)
Hormonal Therapy
Femara (letrozole)
ParakeetsRu…
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Jan 14, 2022 08:33PM
ParakeetsRule
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Definitely let your doctor know if you have a suspicious symptom. If your anxiety is making life difficult, you can get help with that too! Ask your oncologist or primary care doctor for suggestions or referrals for help.
Dx at 36 and again at 41. So dumb.
Dx
3/21/2017, IDC, Left, Grade 2, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Chemotherapy
5/15/2017 AC + T (Taxol)
Surgery
9/13/2017 Lymph node removal: Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left
Radiation Therapy
11/1/2017 External: Lymph nodes, Chest wall
Hormonal Therapy
1/15/2018 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Dx
11/2021, Stage IV, metastasized to bone/lungs/other, ER+, HER2-
Hormonal Therapy
12/8/2021 Zoladex (goserelin)
Hormonal Therapy
12/8/2021 Faslodex (fulvestrant)
Targeted Therapy
12/13/2021 Piqray (alpelisib)