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Mental breakdown that I may have needed…
I was diagnosed with stage 2b breast cancer in 2023. Had the full treatment- double mastectomy, chemo,breast reconstruction. Then in September 2023 found out that my cancer came back to my lymph nodes had an axillary lymph node dissection followed with 28 rounds of radiation, oral chemo, immunotherapy. Fast-forward to…
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Recent breast cancer diagnosis
Hi, I am new here. I was diagnosed in May with IDC, and I just had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. Before surgery, I also had a breast MRI and it showed that I only had the single tumor (~1.5 cm) with no other suspicious areas or lymph nodes. Since the surgery, my tissue pathology came back and fortunately I have clear margins…
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Atypical ductal hyperplasia
My wife was diagnosed with ADH on core biopsy. Informed this is a precancerous condition and it could either be monitored or a surgical excision could be done. She has opted for surgery. Although everything based on test results points to this as a benign condition I am still scared it is cancer. Need advice.
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So much for thinking I was going to keep my eybrows/lashes
Funny story...So yesterday morning I woke up and what was left of my eyelashes were in my eyes, and I have maybe 10 eyebrow hairs left (done with A/C and on #5 of 12 taxol). So I'm about crying laying in bed and my husband says "it's ok honey, your a tree that has lost it's leaves, you'll grow new ones in the spring" I had…
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Chiropractor with a power port
Just wondering if it is Okay to get chiropractic treatment with a power port?
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How to find a support group for mother who lives in another state
My mother has had a double mastectomy and lymp nodes removed and is now having a biopsy on her lung. She is tired of dealing with cancer and angry. I need to find a support group near her and I don't live in the same state as her. How can I find a support network for her?
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Need some support
My daughter was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer (BRCA 2) at age 27 and underwent double mastectomy, oophorectomy, chemo, etc. Is doing well now and has a 5 year old and 3 year old. My wife and other two daughters also tested positive for BRCA 2. It tore me apart to see my daughter go through what she did and also that…
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Enhertu for MBC Mets to Brain
Anyone out there with MBC to liver, bones, and brain that took Enhertu or currently taking it for HER 2 positive? How are you doing?
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KISQALI and NAUSEA
My wife just started the Kisqali. 600mg for the three week period, then two weeks off because her white blood cell count was too low after the one week break. She just started the second session a week ago. Every morning she is nauseous. Is this common, and does it subside after a while. I don't know if we should ask the…
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Taxotere and watery eyes
Anyone experience watery eyes while taking taxotere....do you have a solutions?
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Oncology Treatment for International Patients
Hello All! Does anyone have insight on how an international cancer patient can receive treatment in the US? Thanks!
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Taxol/carboplatin side effects???
Hello I am new here and I was diagnosed with IDC TNBC no mutation in July 2024. I start chemo August 26, 2024. I have 12 rounds of taxol/ carboplatin and then 4 rounds of AC with keytruda every three weeks for a year. I’m extremely scared and no one can tell me what side effects I may have. So I was wondering if anyone had…
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Existing study on History of Breast Cancer & then Testosterone After?
As the title says, I'm seeking any studies on a use case of a Female at Birth who later transitioned to male (FTM) and wanted to take testosterone. Specifically, Breast Cancer that was Stage 0, Estrogen Negative. TIA. I'm a cancer survivor from 2014 who is currently facing challenges with getting approval to take…
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Arm Pit Pain
I had a lymph node dissection done in 2000 with 2 nodes positive. Anyway my question is has anyone experienced pain, not constant, but when its there annoying... not enough to use pain medication ... the word I'm looking for is that it kind of radiates. Love and best wishes to everyone on this board, I don't post often but…
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I need light redirect jokes for the constant how are you feeling question.
I need light redirect jokes for the constant how are you feeling question. I've been using Dave Ramsey's " better than I deserve" But it has stopped working. Does anyone have any puns or jokes to share that are clean and light and will not leave the questioner upset?
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How do I do this?
Hi, my mother was just diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer which is apparently rare and aggressive. She is 51 years old and already deals with Lupus. She went to her gynecologist in March with a small lump in her left breast, which the doctor dismissed as an infection without doing any kind of actual test…
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Looking for pen pals
Hello, I am a stage 3 breast cancer survivor and have been in remission for about a little over a year now. Trying to get back to normal as much as possible while dealing with all of the permanent side effects from treatment. I was hoping to find others to talk to that have dealt with similar issues and/or people who are…
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Has ANYONE had a manageable experience with Anastrozole?
Hi, all: I've been silently but consistently rooting all of you on toward restored health. I've been through (as most of you have personally experienced, on your own timelines and journeys) the most intense path toward survival since my diagnosis at the end of Sept. 2023 with invasive ductal cancer + one positive lymph…
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New diagnosed and beginning treatment
Hi. I'm brand new to this site, and unsure about its inner workings and information sharing. But I am definitely just looking for support and information from others with similar experiences. I was diagnosed a week and a half ago with Triple Negative IDC breast cancer, stage 2, possibly 3. After a week of MRI's, CT scans,…
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New to breast cancer
I am starting treatment for my stage 1 breast cancer next week and am having a hard time accepting that I will be losing my hair. I know the most important thing is my health, but it's still hard to accept. I am also having a lot of nervousness about the side effects. Also worried about how I will keep up with work even…
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cold therapy gloves and socks
I was told by my oncology doctor today that my chemo may cause neuropathy. She said they say to use ice before during and after treatment (15 mins. each time). I was looking into this and see Amazon sells them. Can anyone tell me if they have used them and if it seems to work? Thank you!
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Breast Cancer Treatment
I just found this chat room and am enjoying the comments as I am about halfway through my breast cancer treatment. I started chemo last November. I am 8 days post bilateral mastectomy due to inflammatory BC in my left breast and ductal carcinoma in my right breast (I hit the jackpot). After recovery, I had to undergo 30…
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Block Center in Skokie, IL
Hi I’m looking for feedback and info on the Block Center. Considering going there for chemo for second breast cancer. They’re a 90 minute drive for me. At Block I’d be getting the same chemo as other places. They recommend IV nutrition the day before or the day after chemo. There are a few- vitamin C, general nutrition,…
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Newbie with ER+ Her2+ IDC and DCI
I was diagnosed over a month ago with DCI and IDC. I am ER+ and HER2+. I just had a lumpectomy with sentinal node removal 5 days ago. None of my previous tests showed any lymph node involvement, but pathology will tell. I am to follow up with surgeon this Friday. My question?? I do not have a medical oncologist yet.…
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Tamoxifen vs Lupron
Hello - I have just begun Lupron and I will eventually add an aromatase inhibitor to my mix. I started with Lupron but I am wondering why so many people take tamoxifen instead. can anyone share with me the pros and cons of each and why someone may choose one over another? Many thanks!!!
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Expanders size
Stressed! My expanders are Allergen 500cc——Will these get to a DD? I figured I needed a 800cc to 850? Surgeon did a great job but panicking!!! I’m almost 6ft tall.
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Mastectomy
Hello: I had Invasive Ducto Carsinoma in 2012, HER2 +. Did 2 months of chemo, lumpectomy then radiation, they also removed 36 nodes. Cancer is back, 2024, same breast only it's HER2 triple negative. They want me to do 3 months of chemo, I've refused. I'm getting a mastectomy and removal of sentenial node on June 10th at…
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ATM gene
When I had my genetic testing done they told me that I had the ATM gene and I was just wondering if anyone else has heard of this?
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Bilateral mastectomy with onco type 20
My name is Michele. Back in 2006 when I was 53, I was diagnosed with stage 1 aggressive cancer. Surgeon did a lumpectomy and 6 weeks of radiation. Took Tamoxifen for 10 years, and I’ve been clear for 17 years. Then Covid hit. My husband had pulmonary embolisms, so I took the vaccine to help protect him. Then, this past…
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Is it true that you have to get your silicone implants replaced every 10 years?
A woman in the bc support group was talking about the fact that she really hated having to exchange her silicone implants every 10 years. It is what her ps recommended. But, she said if they were saline, she wouldn't have to? Is this true? If you have silicone you have to have a surgery every 10 years? Leeza