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Breast Cancer

Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer
Anyone know of any proton therapy for early stage breast cancer?
Scared EVERYTHING is cancer
Hi! I’m brand new here. And I’m here specifically for emotional support. Here’s my story : I had double mastectomies in June 2023, after being diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in May- (tubular carcinoma) at 41 years old. All of my yearly mammograms have always been clear - including the one I had just two months before…
Port placement issues
today, they were going to put a port on the left side, but after 3 incisions said the catheter was too short?! WHAT? How is it too short? They put the port on the right. The left side of my neck is really hurting and swollen. I know it will be tender because they were in there, but the swelling has me concerned. of course…
Suggestions for sleep positions after lumpectomy
I'll be having a lumpectomy in 2 weeks, left side. I usually sleep on my stomach or left side. That's not going to work! Will I need to sleep on my back? Maybe sleep on a recliner? Any suggestions?
Breast Reconstruction Education
Hey everyone! I hope you're doing well! My friend is getting a breast reconstruction surgery, as she just had a breast mastectomy. Is there any resource she can refer to learn more about her options for reconstruction. Any leads will be great!
Need recommendations- invasive ductoral carcinoma grade 3 - FISH Negative
Hi, I am recently detected with Left breast cancer. Invasive ductor Carcinoma Grade 3. Its harmone positive and Her 2 negative cancer. Fish report is negative. Cancer is spread to Lymph node. I had appointment with Surgeon and oncologist. They both have different opinion. General Surgeon recommendation is Chemo first…
Anastrozole
Is there anyone that has decided not to continue with Anastrozole or any drug like it? I am seriously thinking of doing so after reading all the women with side effects. I went off while on vacation this past week (approval from doctor). I still have swelling in my right foot and ankle. It was much more swelling (huge)…
Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia or DCIS....am really frightened
I just received my CNB results that states I have ADH. The core biopsy showed 2 areas that look suspicious. They took 6 samples from each area for a total of 12 biopsies. Now the surgeon wants to do 2 lumpectomies & hopes there's will be no DCIS or worse. There is mention of columnar cell atypia & flat epithelial atypia as…
Leg and arms tingling sensation
hello, my mother is currently on enhertu and she has been feeling a tingling sensation in her legs and arms to the point where she feels like her legs are heavy when she tries to walk . Is there anyone who has experienced that ? And how did they treat it? Because it has been very difficult for her.
skin itching after herceptin
is there someone who experienced or have skin itching after herceptin? my itching started around 10 months of receiving herceptin. i never thought about it because it was tolerable, but it has gotten worse that i have to take benadryl everyday,and because of that, my eyes are so dry that the over the counter eye drops…
What should I be expecting for follow-up?
I am s/p ILC diagnosis, s/p SMX with immediate DIEP reconstruction 3/28/24. Early stage and no lymph involvement. Strongly ER+/PR+/HER2-. I met with med onc. last Wednesday and am given the impression that if Oncotype is done (pending insurance) and numbers favorable, she'll put me on an aromatase inhibitor and yearly…
New here, about to start chemo this week.
Hello all! I was diagnosed with breast cancer after doing my very first mammogram this year. This Tuesday I go have my port put in, which I am absolutely terrified about ! I know it will be better than them sticking me in the arms every 3 weeks, but I still am not looking forward to this ! I go for an Echo on Wednesday,…
Post surgery camisole
My BS has given me a prescription for 2 post surgery camisoles, She has said they will help with drain management and to hold dressings in place. I believe I have to take them to the shop at Dana Farber and they will bill my insurance for the cost. Has anyone used these camisoles? Did you find it useful or would you…
Custom Wigs that nobody can tell is a wig
So I searched high and low for this and seems the best I have found is from a company called High Definition Hair. They have some pretty unbelievable content where they show the quality of their wigs on their website along with their instagram (IG: high.definition.hair) and was curious if anyone has experience with them. I…
Is this it or there is hope? Treatment resistant cancer and mutations CHECK2, ESR1 and more.
I am new here. Stage 4 MBC. HR+/ HER2-. Double mastectomy w reconstruction. Mutations CHECK2, ESR1 RNA fusion gene, PD-L1 =10, TP53. Mets in bones, liver, breast, lymph nodes. 11 month on Palbociclib + Fulvestrant and Zometa - progression, 5 month on Ribociclib + Letrozole - progression to liver, currently on Elacestrant.…
Zometa Infusions
Going for my first zometa infusion and would appreciate any feedback on experiences.
Anastrozole Joint Pain
I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal cell carcinoma in June 2022. I received 4 cycles of chemo, last cycle was in December 2022. I have been on Anastrozole for almost a year and have started to experience fairly severe joint pain, primarily in my knees. I have also been experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms. I…
supplements and AI
I am currently on anastrozole and have chose to use natural supplements to combat some of the side effects. I have shared with my oncologist my choice and he didn't express concern. I honestly don't know that he really heard me so I am going to follow up. My question is has anyone been told specifically not to take certain…
Anastrozole and vision
Does Anastrozole cause eye floaters and vision problems , I feel like You take the anastrozole you won’t have cancer for five years but your bones are going to get week you could lose your teeth and it affects you eye sight now I may have to take fosamax
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I have recently been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer-grade 3. I am presently waiting on a genetic test to come back and expect the results today or tomrorow. If my test is negative from what I understand I can choose to have a lumpectomy with six weeks of radiation or a mastectomy. Chemo was not discussed with…
Bc
Hi I just wanted to see how people did with radiation. I just am 3 weeks post mastectomy. I will be starting at the end of the month. I was told it will be 5 wks since it was invasive. Left breast only. I have been told it's nothing like chemo but then heard or read that sometimes taste can go again. Also should I buy a…
Revision surgery after double mastectomy
I live near Tucson, AZ. Looking for local recommendations for plastic surgery to smooth out lumps and extra tissue at surgical site.
anastrozole oral side effects
Stage 4 BC 2 years as go Had a double mastectomy and surgery seems to be successful. Am currently on anastrozole and after visiting the dentist he informed me that my jaw bone is deteriorated 8x the normal rate for my age. Since then I've had 2 crowns break and a bridge fall out. I've been trying to get medical to approve…
port and chemo questions -starting thursday
I had my port put in on thursday. It is quite uncomfortable and I am hoping it is because it needs to heal. Its on my left side and I slept on it so I am in pain this morning. I thought the port would be smaller and I thought there was little or no recovery time involved. How long til it feels ok? Dr said some start chemo…
Breast cancer and how to explain it for kids
Hey, at the end of February my wife Alice was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, our lives changed immediately. We trying to keep it positive for our daughters Joana and Rachel, It seems that they don't quite understand what's happening, and why mom isn't at home. We tell them that mom is sick, and it weighs heavily…
cost of anti-nausea meds vs benefit
Hi- I was just put on a new anti-nausea med called (Emend)sp? Anyway, I was SHOCKED at the price. I have really decent insurance and all my meds have only been a dollar or two. My cost was $54.00 for 2 pills! WOW..that is expensive. I hope it works. I was soooooo sick for the first week. It would be worth the money to feel…
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…
Enhertu and CA 15-3
my mother has breast cancer stage 4 which has metastasized to the bone and liver. She is currently on enhertu and she did the first cycle , however when they did blood testing for the tumor markers CA 15-3 was very high. Even higher than when she wasn't getting the treatment. Is this a cause of concern and indication that…
Symptoms of brain mets
I would love to hear from anyone who has experience brain mets. I had stage 3 bc diagnosed in 2004. Over the last 4 weeks I have been having difficulty walking, kind of like feeling off balanced not vertigo. I have had problems with dizziness that started after chemo but it has never lasted this long so of course I worry…
Breast cancer that thrives on hormones
Greetings all, how common is breast cancer that thrives on hormones? My cancer does, I was advised to read all labels at the grocery store and be sure to choose foods that don't have rbst or hormones in them. After the first few times reading labels I was HORRIFIED at the amount of hormones that we eat every day! To be…

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