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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2023

Stage 1Breast Cancer
Hi Everyone, This is my first post. I had a lumpectomy in July 22 and was diagnosed with Stage 1 ILC in Aug. I opted for a double mastectomy with expanders (currently still in). 5 nodes were taken out and all considered clear. My oncotype score was 15, so no radiation or chemo. Anyone else in the same boat?
New Benign Tumor while on letrozole?
Has anyone developed benign tumors while actively taking letrozole? I have been on letrozole since January 2019 after having a lumpectomy and radiation for left breast DCIS in October 2018. At my yearly breast MRI the result was suspicious for my right breast. I just had a biopsy which discovered a new benign tumor in my…
Recovery time after each treatment?
After each treatment, how long did it take for most to feel somewhat normal again? Meaning a little more energy, no nausea.
Tingling/ twitching in breast area after mastectomy
I had a total mastectomy in Dec. 2022 . It has been 7 weeks and I am experiencing a twitching/ tingling now after my mastectomy every time I move my wrist. It is only on the side I had the surgery. If I move my wrist up, down, left or right every time it feels like a rope inside by chest is moving with my wrist movements.…
Writing a Cancer Memoir
I plan to write a cancer memoir. I’m currently in a class called write your life story. Apparently my professor is a cancer survivor too. Anyhow, has anyone written a breast cancer memoir? Do you have any tips?
IV vitamin c
looking for help regarding pharmalife labs in Europe has anyone used there products? I need details please.. dose results ? Shipping and payment ok? did you buy iv supplies from them also? I would LOVE to find a US company who would sell me or compound high dose vitamin c but I am not able to find anything. At least not…
anastrozole where it is manufactured??
I am looking for a drug company that manufactures "anastrozole" in the USA or the company is HQ in the USA that is FDA approved. Anastrozole is priced from 30ct for $18.00 to $250.00. Very Difficult to find the source location of some of the online places that is selling anastrozole.
Stop Chemo in light of Low Oncotype Dx Score?
Hello, My details: Female. 36 years old. Premenopausal. Diagnosed with T2N0 breast cancer. INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA WITH MUCINOUS FEATURES, GRADE II-III. CARCINOMA INVOLVES ALL CORES, LARGEST LINEAR DIMENSION IS 8 MM. DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN-SITU, HIGH GRADE WITH COMEDONECROSIS, APPROXIMATELY 15%. Estrogen Receptor (ER):…
Newly Diagnosed
Hello! I was just diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer/invasive ductal carcinoma (grade 1/ stage 3b) which has speard to my lymph nodes. To say that I am terrified would be a massive understatement. This past Tuesday, we went through my preliminary treatment plan and it's daunting. While I still need to have an MRI,…
Newbie to this site
Diagnosed July 2022 Stage 1 TNBC tumor 1.8 cm. Not in lymph nodes as of the first breast MRI. I guess we will find out after surgery Just finished 5 months of chemo and getting ready for lumpectomy and auxiliary node removal in February then I will have radiation not sure how many yet. I am worried because I never got a Ct…
Good news
I had my yearly mammogram (finished cancer treatment July 1st 2021). All clear except for some thickened tissue that they are pretty sure is not cancer but from the radiation. I will have another mammogram in six months. Getting ready to have knee replacement surgery this coming Monday. Prayers for all of you still going…
Good News-I want to let every one know we can fight cancer!
I want to thank each and everyone of you for your support. I had my lumpectomy April 27, 2022. After a mix up with changing hospitals, I had my first follow up 3-D mammogram today, 9 months after my surgery. I am still cancer free.
Blood work?
Hi - I’ve been reading that many of you get routine blood work. My oncologist (and the one before him) said there was nothing to test for and that blood work is unreliable. For those of you who get blood work, what are you being tested for? Should I be pushing for my tests? I am 43 and one year out from my double…
Post Mastectomy/DIEP FLAP Pain
Hi! This is my first post here. I was diagnosed last year, at 41 with IDC, ER/PR positive, HER2 - stage I BC. I opted for a double mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. It has been almost a year to the day of my surgery and I am struggling with what I call rib pain. It is right where my bra band sits - and…
LDN for BC
Have anyone tried? I am on it for 3 months. Please see below: https://ldnresearchtrust.org/
Best Shampoo to Use
I’m going to be doing cold capping. But wanted to see if anyone had suggestions for shampoos to use. Ones that are mild detergent and ph balanced.
newly diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma
i'm a 50 year female, newly diagnosed. looking for information or others who were diagnosed with the same or similar cancer.
Telling people you have cancer ... How do you do it?
One of the hardest things since my diagnosis two months ago has been telling everyone I have cancer. Has anyone else found this to be true? What was your experience? I am taking a leave of absence from my job and my co-workers don't know why. Only administration knows. I don't know what to say to them. Telling my children,…
Lymphovascular Invasion
I just had mastectomy. On pathology report, lymphovascular invasion is present and micrometastatis on sentinel node. No other lymph nodes were removed during the surgery. how common and how significant is it for invasive ductal carcinoma to be “lymphovascular invasion”? Does anyone have the same experience?
Liquid Biopsy blood test - anyone tried ? I m considering but so expensive....
Liquid Biopsy blood test - anyone tried ? I m considering but so expensive.... anyone have more info here ? thanks
BC, Triple Positive - Newbie
Good Afternoon from Cleveland! I am a newbie on this board. I had my first mammogram in July of 2022, as a prerequisite for breast reduction surgery - and it was negative. By the grace of God, the pathology post reduction surgery showed what the mammogram didn't: Stage 1, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - triple positive - right…
Aftermath of BC
I'm new here. Its hard to be open about my breast cancer journey. I've tried so hard to live my life like normal, like it didn't affect me, I did what my doctor said to do, chemo, radiation, double mastectomy, full hysterectomy, now daily chemo pills. Plus I take several vitamins and supplements to help with other issues.…

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