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Please share stories around Mother's Day! Happy, sad, any reflections!
With Mother's Day celebrated in the U.S. next month, we want to hear your perspectives, memories, and thoughts. Knowing it can be a special time for families and it can be difficult for many enduring breast cancer treatment or grieving loss, we want to acknowledge your feelings and share some stories in further in our…
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How well do you feel your family understands your diagnosis?
Please take our poll and share your experiences below on navigating a breast cancer diagnosis at any stage with your family!
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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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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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MBC Caregiving Partners Virtual Zoom Meetups every other Tues at 4pm, ET
Hi All, Reminding you that we offer a free caregivers meetup for partners of someone with MBC every other Tuesday. If you are a caregiver, or have a partner who you think could benefit, please share. We meet every other Tuesday at 4pm, ET. People need to register here to participate:…
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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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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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Tamoxifen 5mg side effects
Hi I tried this drug by the 6th day I could not function I ended up in the doctors because of the pain in my head and my vision I can't even describe the way my brain felt the depression the muscle cramps The Hot Flashes this isn't worth it to me I will not take any of this poison they say helps because it does so much…
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I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
A little birdie told me to come back and save the day......
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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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STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
This thread is meant to be for RANTS and RANTING. Then Rant again. We need a place to simply get rid of the anger. Write it here. Unleash it all. Get it out. This isn't meant for the Stupid comments(great thread). This is for the gut wrenching, tell them off anger. IMPORTANT: When done ranting don't necessarily stick…
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mets to lung
hello. i got scan rusults yesterday. looks like abraxane is not working, since cancer is spreading. i am going on navelbine now. any words of encouragement? thanks. i am new to the boards, happy to find you all barb
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Illinois ladies facing bc
I'm very curious about all the Illinois ladies who are making this breast cancer journey or who have finished it. Where are you located? What's your diagnosis? Where are you in your treatment plan? How's it going for you? I thought we might be surprised to find somebody right in our own back yard that could use some…
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Newly diagnosed. Stage 3 and grade 2. Anyone?
my preliminary biopsy results came back yesterday. IDC, locally advanced to one confirmed lymph node completed replaced with cancer. They said moderately differentiated (grade 2?). I feel this is overall stage 3, as my tumor is 3.5cm, but the disease in my breast extends to 5.3cm. I guess that means it’s spread to the…
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Starting chemo July 2014
Guess I'll go first. I start July 1. Your turn! Here's our list: 11PattiS – June 25 Magdalene51 – July 1 Too young momof2 – July 2 Blownaway – July 3 Mumford – July 4 Ladytdf – July 7 VerukaNY – July 8 Hemmie – July 9 ChaosRains – July 9 MomtoIrishQuads – July 9 CoyoteNV – July 10 RainDew – July 11 Z-Kitty – July 11…
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Bi Rads 4 Suspicious Hypoechoic Lesion
Hello everyone, I had a lump pop up out of no where back in December. Reached out to my doctor a month later to let him know I was feeling a possible lump. At this point still thinking it was period related or a cyst or something like that. Two months later the lump had not gone away so I went into the doctors to get his…
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Multiple MRI's w/varied BIRADS
I am higher risk due to family history and I have had a total of 4 biopsies, 2 in each breast (needle x1, needle core x2, and wire guided surgical x1) within the past 8 years (architectural distortion, masses, & cysts). Thankfully all have been benign. My last mammogram was the first normal mammogram I've had, BRIAD2, July…
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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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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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breast cancer
Breast cancer is a serious health concern that affects numerous individuals worldwide. It occurs when abnormal cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. While it primarily affects women, men can also develop breast cancer, although it is relatively rare. Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial in…
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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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Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
This is a space held for our Zoom Meetup members to gather in between meetings for updates and support. Join our Virtual Meet-ups! For those with a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer (MBC; also called stage IV) Register: Mondays at 2:00 PM EST, Tuesdays at 8:30 PM EST, and Wednesdays at 4:00 PM EST Young (45 and under)…
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How often you do PET scan
I am writing this post on behalf my mother, who has breast cancer and is undergoing hormonal treatment. Her doctor performs a PET scan every year. There were nodules on her lung and a lymph node, but with treatment, there has been significant improvement, and the tumor has reduced in size considerably. Today, she had her…
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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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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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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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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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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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Newly-dX'ed today
Hi everyone. I received my biopsy results this afternoon. I don't have the full picture yet, but I'm looking for some guidance and support from others who may have had a similar experience. Here are my details: 50-yo, possibly newly post-menopausal Diagnosis: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) HER2 Status: Positive Hormone…
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All about Xeloda
I will complete my first cycle of Xeloda today (2 weeks on; one week off). I have already noticed some signs of HFS on my feet. Sometimes they are red and feel hot. I've had some minor skin peeling, but not any blistering. The heels are the worst (the most sensitive) and it is uncomfortable to walk. I hope I get to see the…
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Scared and alone. Please help.
Diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound today. The radiologist said it was for sure cancer. Large 3-5cm mass in breast with 1 enlarged lymph node. Both bi-rad5 for malignancy. I’m scared to death. Biopsy scheduled for tomorrow. I’m only 39. I have 4 young children. I just finished breastfeeding. I have no idea how I missed…
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Waiting for Surgery- what’s next? Ugh!
I was recently diagnosed with early stage grade 2 or 3 (there were two looks) IDC with DCIS characteristics (whatever that means) HR positive, HER2 negative, ki-67 40% high. back in 2021 they saw a spot, did a second mammogram to conclude it was benign breast tissue. 2022 same spot noted but disregarded because previous…
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Neoadjuvant EC Regimen precautions
Posting this on behalf of my wife (aged 34) who had been diagnosed with TNBC in October 2023. She had recently completed her weekly 12 sessions of TC regimen : Paclitaxel (120mg) and Carboplatin (200mg). Although there was Hair Loss and slight nail discoloration from 3rd week onwards, she had Nausea from Day 1-4 post every…
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Tamoxifen and aging
Has anyone noticed an accelerated aging process while being on tamoxifen?
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Ribociclib/Kisqali with Letrozole - Any one on this combo?
I am starting this new forum for all those who are on this newly approved drug combo. I started on Kisqali/Letrozole combo 6 weeks ago and so far it has been tolerable. Letrozole gives me joint pain and low back pain. My oncologist has asked me to take this on alternate days. Would love to hear from others about their…
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Tamoxifen & pigmentation
Does anybody had seen a changes in skin pigmentation. I am considering to do face laser treatment to get rid, but at the moment am still taking tamoxifen. Wonder if there's any side effect or its safe to go for laser?