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Interview request: Breast Cancer Screening With a Disability
Do you have a physical or cognitive disability? Have you had any type of breast cancer screening? Breastcancer.org is working on an article about breast cancer screening for people with disabilities. We’re interested in hearing from people with any type of disability about their screening experiences. It doesn’t matter if…
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Your Voice Can Shape Clinical Trials | Participate for $100 gift card!
Researchers at Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber, and Harvard Medical School are exploring how AI chatbots can make clinical trial consent easier to understand. They’re inviting adult cancer patients across the U.S. to join a virtual focus group and share their ideas. Participants will receive a $100 gift card. Spots are…
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PupBud: Where Pet Care Gets Easier
PupBud is an innovative pet care platform created to help dog owners manage their pet’s daily needs more efficiently. From feeding schedules to health tracking and interactive features, PupBud acts like a digital assistant dedicated entirely to your dog’s well-being. It combines smart tools with user-friendly design to…
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Lumpectomy vs mastectomy decision
Diagnosed Feb 2026. IDC, Grade 1, HR+, HER 2 negative, Ki67 22percent I think I am still in disbelief. No family history. Also did genetic testing, BRCA testing shows no mutations at all. In addition, in 2019, was diagnosed with low grade, non muscle invasive bladder cancer. I get monitored every 3 months for that, it has…
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GLP Slim Review: Does It Really Work for Weight Loss
Introduction GLP Slim: A Comprehensive Guide to Weight Management and Metabolic Health In recent years, the global focus on health, fitness, and GLP Slim Canada weight management has intensified. Among the growing number of supplements and wellness solutions, GLP Slim has emerged as a popular choice for individuals seeking…
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Hives during chemo and other side effects
I experienced hives on 14th day of 3rd TC cycle. Doctor thinks cause is due to food or skin product. I just want to know if anyone has got similar rash during chemo. Also , is stammering or stuttering a chemo or anxiety side effect.
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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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How long have you been Stage IV?
We have a thread of what age you were diagnosed at Stage IV, so how about "How long have you lived with Stage IV". Also please state if you were Stage IV from the get go. I'm asking for this information in hoping to have MANY more years than the 2-3 I was given and to give hope to those newly diagnosed with Stage IV. 1…
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💛March 2026 Chemo Check-In: You don't have to do this alone!💛
If chemo starts for you this March, let this be your sign to step in and say hello. 💛 You do not have to face this chapter quietly—or alone. This space is here to hold the real stuff. The anticipation. The fear. The courage. The logistics. The “how is this going to work?” thoughts at midnight. However you’re…
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Nervous about switch from Letrozole to Exemestane
Hi - I have been on Letrozole for 2 years (invasive ductal carcinoma, node positive, did chemo and radiation, double mastectomy and oophorectomy...was diagnosed right after my 46th bday). Recently I've had neuropathy for the first time (it moves around/switches which limbs it affects...strangest thing). Ruled out…
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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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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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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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Brca2
I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in early July. With in two weeks i was at the COH and a week thereafter I had a genetic test. BRCA2!! Crazy. I notified my family with the letter of my test results and 2 of the four did the test too. They both have BRCA2. I am not sure if one brother got tested, but i hope so. My other…
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Gardening, anyone?
I'm still under a ton of snow, and it's only 9 degrees today, but I just signed up for our county's Master Gardening program. Now I can't wait to dig in the dirt. I have little knowledge and hope these classes help. I love flowers and plants but do not have a clue what to do with them. I'd love to hear from others who…
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🌟 April 2026 Radiation Roll Call — Step In, Check In, You’re Not Alone 🌟
If radiation is part of your plan this April, this is your invitation to step in and introduce yourself. ☀️ You’ve found a space where people truly get it—and we’re ready to meet you. Whether you’re waiting for your first session, in the rhythm of daily treatments, or already ringing the bell, this is your place to check…
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💛 April 2026 Chemo Check-In — Step In, Share, Be Supported 💛
Starting chemo this April? This is your moment to step in and say hello. 💛 You don’t have to carry this quietly—and you don’t have to carry it alone. This space is here for the real experience of chemo. The anticipation. The fear. The courage it takes just to show up. The logistics, the unknowns, the late-night “how am I…
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💗 April 2026 Surgery Roll Call — Step In, Speak Up, We’re With You 💗
Is surgery on your calendar this April—lumpectomy or mastectomy? This is your space. And we truly mean your space. 💗 Consider this your official roll call—but more than that, it’s your invitation to be seen, supported, and surrounded by people who understand. No matter where you are emotionally—calm, scared, overwhelmed,…
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STILL Anthology - Celebrating Flat Closure with Fashion Photography
Exciting news to share! The STILL Anthology has dropped. It's a fashion photography project created by the incredible Lisa Taft Sylvester to help raise awareness of and to normalize aesthetic flat closure. I was invited to take part in the second volume that has just been published. It's a beautiful volume, and the stories…
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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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Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?
I am about to start a clinical trial and am wondering about the experiences of others. I'm feeling a little rocky and at sea, because I've been in the care of a wonderful oncologist for the past three years, and I knew without a doubt that his prime objective was the same as mine - to keep me stable and maintain a good…
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Just diagnosed, what can I expect?
I'm 48 and got the results back a few days ago…2.2 cm tumor left side ER+ PR+ HER- ki67 20.6% with atleast one confirmed positive node. I’m seeing the surgeon in a few days to discuss treatment. There is so much information and i don’t even know what questions to ask. My first grandbaby is due in a few weeks, I love my job…