Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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Rercurrent breast cancer after 20 years clear
Hi everyone, I am new to this group. I have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer after 20 years clear from my initial diagnosis. I begin getting all my scans today...... and finish with the last one (Brain) next Wednesday, the 30th. I'm very worried, as one might expect. I'm having trouble managing my anxiety.…
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post chemotherapy chronic pain
Does CBD help with post chemo chronic pain in your legs and feet?
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Confused
I have had a spot on breast for years being watched. I have dense breasts and have to have diagnostic exams regularly. I haven't had 1 since 2019 due to Covid and insurance changes etc. I recently moved and new insurance again and new doctor is ordering all kinds of tests. For 2 years my past doctors were running tests for…
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Expanders
Hi! I am currently doing breast reconstruction. I've had expanders in since October 2020. I stopped filling them in December. Now I decided I want to go 100 ml bigger before the exchange. Can I still fill them? I am meeting with PS next week. Anybody else in this situation? Thank you.
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chemo yes or no how to decide?
I've been recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I've been told: IDC, node positive, high risk. I've also been told that chemo is recommended. I am considering declining chemo "against medical advice." I value quality of life very highly. Exercise and a clear head are vital to me. I am not someone desperate to live…
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ABUS - Automated Breast Ultrasound
Hello, I am a member of the salivary gland forum for a pleomorphic adenoma I had renoved last year. I have always had negative mammograms yearly but now they are recommending ABUS for woman with dense breast tissue. I had my last mammo in November of last year (normal) but they recommended the ABUS because my breasts are…