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Breast Cancer

Red light caps for hair regrowth
hi! Does anyone have experience with those hats/helmets/caps that use red light on the scalp to regrow hair after chemo treatments? Most of my hair did not come back after taxtotere chemo treatments (I’m six years out from treatment). If you found one that worked, please share brand! Thanks!!
Hormone therapy
I was diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. Had lumpectomy in 2023 and 22 sessions of radiation after surgery. I had been on Anastrozole with horrible join aches then I was changed to Letrozole but I did not tolerate it as well. I am going to give my body 2 to 3 weeks off medication and try Tamoxifen 10mg. Any suggestions? Tips?…
Scared after focal asymmetry found in mammogram and family history
So I had my first mammogram last year and it was normal. This year, I had another one and they found a 1.4cm focal asymmetry in the upper central breast, about 7cm from the nipple but no other suspicious findings at all. There's scattered fibrograndular density. I've read the chance of having cancer with that kind of…
HER2 NEGATIVE
I have been diagnosed with HER2 Negative breast cancer. This is my second breast cancer diagnosis in 12 years. I stopped chemotherapy for a number of reasons. Is anyone trying any natural remedies to slow the progression of the cancer or kill it all together?
What is the experience with oncologists' awareness of Vitamin D as a risk factor?
In addition how has been your experience of oncologists' awareness of ketosis (via intermittent fasting) as a way to slow tumor growth
Alcohol
I was just diagnosed. I’m having surgery next week. I just went to my primary MD for the pre-op and she said I have to quit drinking because it would increase the chances of reoccurrence. I wouldn’t say I’m an alcoholic but there’s a lot of wine at book club, out to eat and various parties every week. What if I just cut…
Recent double mastectomy
hello, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer back in August. I’ve went through all the tests biopsies MRIs ultrasounds. I wound up having a 2.2 nodule in my left breast that was malignant. We spoke but being I have a history of cancer in my I opted immediately to have a double mastectomy. Fast-forward to November 5…
Topic for Newbies and Radiation
With all the new people coming to the breast boards here on CSN, I thought it would be helpful for us to give hints, tips, basic information on how to handle radiation and the related drugs given during radiation, side effects tips, nutritional information etc. I have been seeing quite a few new people coming into the chat…
Breast cancer
hello, I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer back in August. I’ve went through all the tests biopsies MRIs ultrasounds. I wound up having a 2.2 nodule in my left breast that was malignant. We spoke but being I have a history of cancer in my I opted immediately to have a double mastectomy. Fast-forward to November 5…
Kisqali side effects
I was diagnosed with stage four NBC earlier this year and just started a combination of anastrozole and Kisqali. I am three weeks on with one week off. I have experienced some persistent nausea, but most concerning is my serious fatigue. I’m wondering if this improves over the months as you continue with the Kisqali? I’m…
chemo
How long does it take to recover from first chemo?
Were Implants During Radiation Affected
I had a lumpectomy & radiation for 6 weeks. Since then my breast that had radiation has gotten a capsular contraction. Has anyone had to have implant replacement after radiation? I’ve got this weird thought in my mind that maybe the cancer might come back if air gets in there. Has anyone experienced replacement?
DCIS, ER/PR+, 2 gene mutations, family history ov cx. Oophorectomy soon- no HRT.
So scared about being forced into menopause w/o the benefit of HRT! Also worried about what the lack of estrogen could do to my body… dementia, heart disease, bone loss… Someone told me not to have the procedure because of these things but, since there is no definitive test for ovarian cancer and I have a family history……
I have no idea what I'm doing.
My mom was just diagnosed on Monday with Stage 2 IDC Cancer in her right breast. I have sat with this for pretty much 5 days and I have struggled to truly understand this. She and I are going to her first appointment on Friday Dec. 27th and I cannot think what I should be asking. First as her daughter to understand what is…
SKIN CARE advice for those with accelerated aging effects from AI and Lupron?
Please forgive me in advance if this seems trivial, considering these drugs are intended for one purpose - to significantly reduce the risk of a metastatic recurrence. I am trying so hard to be grateful for a chance to not deal with cancer again — I'm struggling in so many areas of my life and was already at rock bottom…
Triple +
Hi! I’m Trish and newly diagnosed with triple positive BC. The oncologist wants me to start with Docetaxel, Carboplatn, Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab all at once for 6 txs every 3 weeks. Has anyone had this regimen and what was it like? I also have been told this regimen often causes weight gain. Has that been your…
Treatment option in Mexico?
Does anyone know of a reputable place in Mexico where they perform nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate, pre-pectoral reconstruction?
My 84 yo mother was diagnosised with stage 3 breast cancer what options
She was just diagnosis with stage 3 in her left breast along with 2 lymph nodes. She has calcification lumps in the right. Biopsy is scheduled next Thurs. So we don't know what kind she has. She fears dementia more than anything so I'm thinking she should not get radiation or chemo. My brain is all over the place. She's…
Lumpectomy Recovery
Hi. I had a lumpectomy on my right breast with some lymph nodes removed on Friday. They did put in a drain as well. I did not handle the anesthesia well. I woke up dizzy, nauseous and threw up all the way home. Three days later, while im not in pain, I am still woozy and get faint by mid day. I feel the best in the morning…
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed with a more rare form of breast cancer called "triple negative" which means my cancer is not fed by hormones therefore the only treatment recommended is chemo. I have already had a bilateral mastectomy and all my scans came back clear and my genetic test was negative. I thought with surgery and scans clear…
Weary of Horror Stories - Aromatase Inhibitors
I will be starting Arimidex next week. All of my research and conversations about this drug seem to result in "horror stories" about the nasty side effects. I would like to hear from those of you have taken aromotase inhibitors and are having or had good luck with them. I guess I'm just weary of hearing all of the…
Support for Breast Cancer
I just recently had a mastectomy of my left breast in August. I seem to be handling it fine but people tell me I am just in denial. I have nightmares and freak out when anything comes near my chest. I just want to find people that I can talk to
Treatment / Survivor Contacts
Hello All — I am trying to find out and speak to patients / survivors going thru treatment similar to me. I connected with several friends who went thru BC but each one had different stage or bio marker than mine. Any patient/survivor here with HER2 +ve bio marker who went thru chemo & TCHP before surgery?
Why HER2 +/- Changed
Hi all, I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer with two lymphnodes involved in Oct 2022..... PR negative, ER weak positive and HR2 borderline positive (and FISH test confirmed HER2 positive in Oct). With that diagnosis, I received Taxel and HER2 target drug Herceptin and Perjeta as neoadjuvant therapy before the…
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Hello, I am new here, 64 yrs old, and was in remission for 15 years. Breast cancer stage II with hormone positive, her2 negative. I had a lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, and 6 years on tamoxifen. I was supposed to go on another hormone inhibitor for 5 yrs but refused. Side effects from tamoxifen was enough for me. I'm not…
Risk Calculation when the fallout of Tamoxifen intake
I am 29 and was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer a year ago with a BRCA-2 positive mutation. I underwent bilateral mastectomy surgery and was treated with 19 sessions of chemotherapy therapy (4+15)(taxol). The tumor was invasive, not lobular, and the biggest part was 2 cm. Lymph nodes weren't involved; only…
Needing answers regarding 9 year's after port was removed
After surviving B.C. for 9 years, in the area where my port "used to be" is giving me "sharp" pains when I do any exertion like walking, sometimes pain goes down my left arm, laying down or bending over, etc. It has been going on now for about a year. EKG doesn't show anything. This sharp pain is scaring me with my age of…
Clogged tear ducts
about a week after my first round of chemo, I started getting clogged tear ducts. I am wondering if anybody else has had this experience and what you did to help? I have discussed with my nurse navigator, but I don’t get quick feedback so I thought I would post here. So far, I am using a soft washcloth, soaked in warm…
Hair not growing back after Cold Capping
I cold capped and managed to keep about half my hair, but 12+ weeks after finishing chemo, I'm not noticing any new growth. I'm worried the cold cap permanently damaged my follicles. Has anyone experienced slow growth after cold capping and/or permanent hair loss?
First Day of Chemo
how did you prepare for your first day of chemo? Did you have breakfast, did you fast and only have fluids? What did you bring or what was priority to bring? I know to bring ice mitts and booties for my taxol/carboplatin/keytruda. Did anyone have a reaction to taxol and if so what happened? After chemo did you have nausea…

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