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What do you wish you had known when you (or your loved one) were first diagnosed?
Share words of wisdom, unique tips, self-care, and coping advice for our newbies here! It will make a difference for all those joining us this year. Thank you!
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Have you experienced cancer "ghosting"?
Have you experienced a withdrawal from any friends or family members since your cancer diagnosis? Please feel free to share your detailed experiences with others below.
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Share your stories of online support friends here: From the forums or zoom meetups
Hi All, We'd love to hear about the supportive relationships that have formed at Breastcancer.org. Thank you All for sharing! 💜 Your Mods
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How to fill out your Profile to let others know more about you!
Our community is built on connections and shared experiences. So, we’re excited to announce we’ve made it easier for you to learn much more about each other with our NEW Member Profile! Filling out your profile benefits you and others by allowing registered members to compare your information with theirs and create a…
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In Treatment? Join us on Zoom, Tues & Thurs weekly!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment. If you've just been diagnosed and are planning surgery, chemo, or radiation, join our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM…
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My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
As I go through this forced path I have been thrown down, I have come to realize the love I have always had for my husband was strong. He is amazing and I love him with my very soul and entire heart. Never would I ever imagine the thought of dying and him being alone. Then the worst part hit me!! I can't seem to shake the…
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Starting Chemo March 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Ibrance (Palbociclib)
A bottle of Ibrance came in the mail today. I will start taking it tonight with Femara. Hoping that others starting on this drug will join me here to talk about side effects and how to avoid or treat them. So far, I've been warned about low white counts. I run very low as it is, probably because of my extensive bone mets.…
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Mammogram recall
I have been getting mammograms every 6 months for about 5 years now and every other time they use contrast enhanced dye. In all that time, I was never recalled for further diagnostic imaging… until now. I’m a bit stressed to say the least. How often have you guys been recalled? Has the outcome always been good? Did it end…
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thread for middle age to older Christian women.
I would like to start a forum to meet other middle age or older women who have bc and love the Lord. Try to live your life for him, walk the walk and talk the talk. Of course we all fall from grace because we are human but we are covered by the blood of Jesus. Also this forum is for people who has a large enough vocabulary…
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Kadcyla side effects
Hi, Like to know how tolerable Kadcyla is and it’s side effects. Appreciate any comments.?
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how about drinking?
Where did our thread go? Is anyone out there from our drinking group? Did I miss something - like we became too offesive or ...well, drunk? I would love to hear from you gals! Janie
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Fun Game -- 5 Letters Become a Sentence
Leave five letters and the next person will make a sentence out of it. Like ILRWS becomes I love running with scissors. Or Ill Llamas rarely welcome snacks. Next up is WCLFE
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This word reminds me of....
It is basically a word association game. I will post the first word, the next person posts what that word reminds them of and so on. First word 'Snow'
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The Next Person Game
In this game you make a statement about the next person. The next person answers true or false to that statement. They then make a statement for the next person, and so on. Example: If the person before me stated - The next person owns a dog. I would answer - True - and add my statement - The next person has curly hair.…
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Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I am an "older" woman with breast cancer (I was diagnosed at 65 and am now 66). I notice that most of the posts seem to be from people younger than I am (often by quite a bit...). I'd love to "talk" with others my age, exchange info about their diagnoses, effects on their lives, etc. I see that there is a forum for young…
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Bone Mets Thread
I've started this thread after suggestions that it would be useful. Mod Note: We have removed the original link as it is no longer viable. At one of our member's' recommendation we are offering this link as a resource for you. https://youtu.be/YpFfLrITfEI
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Book Lovers Club
I've been receiving marvelous book suggestions on another thread and it was recommended that I start a Book Lovers thread. This is not for BC or health books -- this is pure escapism!!! I've collated the suggestions (with snippets describing the plots) I've received thus far. Please post your recommendations too!!
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ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
Hello everyone My mom was dx in November 2010. She is in her Chemo courses and only 2 sessions left. She is so well now and is very hopefull.My little niece makes her so happy and she is planning for the ceremony of her first birthday. Since she was dx I've explored in this site in different cathegories but sisters with…
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Starting Chemo in February 2024? Gather here for support!
Join and share here to get and give support if you're scheduled to begin chemotherapy this month. Please share your diagnosis, planned chemo regimen and start date, so we can all support you as you navigate treatment — we're all here for you!
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4 Letter Word Game
Hi Ladies, It is time to add a four letter word game. I received an email of a forwarded scrabble game. The game started with a four letter word and kept changing by one letter. I like playing here much better. Get your 4 letter words ready. First word: Word
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foods to get in grocery store
Foods to buy in grocery store . I will start with one word and you continue with last letter in word I give... pomogranete
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Lets Post our Daily Exercise
I'm doing the Firm Cardio Step mix and will walk the dog for a mile later today. Lorrie
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Confused
Im a 2 time ILC breast cancer survivor. I’ve been watching a spot on my non- cancerous breast for the past 6 months. At times I think yes, there is definitely something there then the next day it is all but gone only to reappear again. I’m afraid if I make an appointment to have it checked it may have disappeared again.…
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So...whats for dinner?
I thought it might be fun to start a thread on what we are having, making or had for dinner. Sometimes it is the best tuna steak you ever had, sometimes it's a can of soup. But we all do it every night in some form or another. Maybe we can give each other ideas on what to make, or bitch about what we had, or the fact that…
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Brain Mets Sisters
Starting this for a friend. Edited to explain that the friend was imbell who was feeling overwhelmed by wbr. She helped us all by starting this. Shes in peace now. See you in the clouds, imbell.
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Waiting on Biopsy
I just had a mammogram and ultrasound done and the radiologist put Birad 4 and told me I needed to get a biopsy. Looking at the details, it seems that I have two areas of "fine pleomorphic" one with grouped distribution and one with linear. I have a biopsy scheduled next week. I am very very upset with this news and am…
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2 Word Phrase
This game has the poster making a new 2 word phrase starting with the second word of the last post. Only Two Words! Example: Post : Hand out Next poster: Out cast Next poster: Cast Iron Next poster: Iron Age Now let's begin the game~ Age Old
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Weight Gain
Trying to find some solution to weight gain. Has anyone had any experience with anything to help lose weight and help with the hot flashes? I have read on so many different things out there that are supposed to help with the hot flashes and weight gain but wanted to check in here to see if anyone has any success.
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Mammogram - recall severe anxiety and depression
I’m terrified ..I was recalled after my mammogram for the results below.. I’m going for a diagnostic mammogram/ultrasound .. can’t eat or sleep … I need information because Google has me in panic mode….any help would be appreciated… I’m 67 with dense breasts
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Bible Gateway Devotional Verse of The Day
Romans 15:13 New King James Version Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Read at Bible Gateway Read all of Romans 15
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"What a revoltin' development this is."
When I was very young, my grandparents and I would watch a TV comedy, "The Life of Riley." The protagonist would turn to the camera at some point and declare, "What a revoltin' development this is" when something untoward had occurred. It always brought a big laugh from the soundtrack. Several weeks ago, I had a bone scan…
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BCO In Memoriam thread, Part 2
(The original BCO In Memoriam thread started by Milica has gotten too long and is difficult to load or make additions. We need to start Part 2 of this thread, starting 5/3, 2023 to make it easier to load in this new platform. The Original thread (Part 1) will remain and can be accessed for viewing but will not allow for…
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Given my dx, should I adopt a dog?
Okay, bear with. Last year was the sh*ttiest year of my life, bar none. My DH was dx with prostate cancer (now in active tx), I had my own crappy dx (in active tx), and probably the worst hurt was that we had to say goodbye to our own fur girl, Preshy, who had been in our family for 13 years. She was my soul. Got me…
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Breast pain & fibrosis 6.5 years later!!
UPDATE!! I just found this online that says COVID Vaccine can cause Radiation Recall Phenomenon that describes perfectly what I have. I am making an appointment with an Oncology Surgeon since I can go back to my old clinic since I changed insurance. Please read this and I will also post it separately!! I had lumpectomy &…