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Lumpie
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I watch for research news on breast cancer, treatments, etc., and frequently see interesting articles. There is a topic on BCO called "Breaking Research News from Breastcancer.org." One of the moderators suggested that another topic might be appropriate for posting links and synopses of reports on research found elsewhere. So here it is! Please post links to reports on research form reliable sources. Thanks for sharing!
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Feb 11, 2021 05:32AM
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If it works, it works right? Facinating!
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Feb 11, 2021 06:07AM
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Lumpie - thank you for the post on fecal matter, one more question to ask the DR. But it sounds so new, it is unlikely she would know much about it, also sounds like it might be drug/cancer specific. Gut health seems to be another area of contention.
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Feb 17, 2021 09:43AM
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Interesting article on the benefit of green tea antioxidant in fighting cancer
https://www.technologynetworks.com/cancer-research/news/antioxidant-found-in-green-tea-may-increase-levels-of-p53-3455
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Feb 18, 2021 05:03AM
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This guy really drills into the cellular level of things
https://jonlieffmd.com/blog/intelligent-cancer-cells-communicate-with-exosomes
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8/13/2018 Carboplatin (Paraplatin), Taxotere (docetaxel)
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Feb 18, 2021 05:23AM
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Kanga re Green tea - a fast route is the supplement EGCG - the active ingredient. If you prefer the tea, Matcha is the best for this nutrient.
pCR after neoadjuvant chemo w/ integrative practices; Proton rads.
Dx
7/13/2018, IDC, Left, 3cm, Stage IIB, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2- (FISH)
Chemotherapy
8/13/2018 Carboplatin (Paraplatin), Taxotere (docetaxel)
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12/27/2018 Lumpectomy: Left
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Lumpectomy is associated with IMPROVED SURVIVAL compared with mastectomy for early stage breast cancer - A Propensity Score Matched Comparison Using the National Cancer Database
https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1245/s10434-020-...
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12/12/2017 Lumpectomy: Left; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
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2/14/2018 AC + T (Taxol)
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3/18/2020 Taxol (paclitaxel)
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3/19/2020 Tecentriq (atezolizumab)
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11/26/2020 Abraxane (albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel)
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Feb 20, 2021 04:28PM
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Thanks for posting that, moth!
That is very important information.
Diagnosed at 32. Local recurrences one year later. Now dealing with MBC.
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8/2016, IDC, Right, Stage IA, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
10/1/2016 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Chemotherapy
10/31/2016 Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxotere (docetaxel)
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2/1/2017 Whole-breast
Hormonal Therapy
3/31/2017 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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10/2017, IDC, Right, Grade 3, 2/12 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
11/1/2017 Lymph node removal; Mastectomy: Right
Chemotherapy
11/30/2017 AC
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3/31/2018 Lymph node removal; Mastectomy: Right
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4/30/2018 External: Lymph nodes, Chest wall
Chemotherapy
6/30/2018 Xeloda (capecitabine)
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7/30/2018 Zoladex (goserelin)
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2/1/2019 Aromasin (exemestane)
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9/30/2019 Faslodex (fulvestrant)
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8/2020, IDC, Stage IV, metastasized to bone/liver/other, Grade 3, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Personalized approach needed to manage {metastatic} breast cancer pain
An analysis of patterns of opioid use among 24,752 working-age women with metastatic breast cancer found that most who received an opioid prescription after diagnosis stopped opioids after a few months, but opioid prescriptions increased among a subgroup who could benefit from pain-management plans, based on data reported in Scientific Reports. Prior opioid use was predictive of prolonged use and higher opioid dosage.
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"We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." "If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad." "Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Dx
2015, DCIS/IDC, Right, 3cm, Stage IIA, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)
Chemotherapy
1/14/2016 Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Targeted Therapy
1/14/2016 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Dx
2017, IDC, Stage IV, metastasized to liver, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Surgery
Lumpectomy: Right
Surgery
Lumpectomy: Right
Radiation Therapy
Whole-breast: Breast