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Small tumor long scar
I recently had a Lumpectomy to remove a small Stage 1 IDC tumor (which I named Bad Boy) and have a 3.5 inch incision. ?? Just wonder what other women's experience was. Thanks! ☮️💕🙏 to you all!
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Does anyone have scar tissue or lumps under their lumpectomy scar?
I have noticed that I have one lump under my lumpectomy scar. It might have been there for awhile and I just didn't notice it. Is it probably just scar tissue? Do the rest of you have any scar tissue or are your incisions free of it? Leeza
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What the heck does triple postive estrogen mean??????
My dr told me the other day that my BC feeds off of estrogen. He said i'm triple positive. Is there other ladies in this group triple positive as well???
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Breast Shrinking 10 years later.....please help
Hi there. My mom is a 10 year IDC breast cancer survivor. She was treated with lumpectomy/rads/hormone therapy. She recently noticed the treated breast has shrunk in size. Could this be a late side effect of radiation all those years ago? She had a normal mammogram last week. I am worried this could be a new problem. Any…
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Lumpectamy
As I am getting older my breast is shrinking as NY unaffected one is drooping. Where can I get a comfortable bra to combat my problem?
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Enhertu and gas
hello, My mother has been experiencing gas pain during enhertu and the pain stays for about 10 days or more after the treatment. She is on nexium currently but it is not enough to relieve the pain. Is there any home remedies or medications that she can take that can relieve this side effect?
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Benefit of Radiotherapy after PCR & lumpectomy?
My wife was diagnosed with hormone positive stage 2 breast cancer around 8 months ago. She took an integrative approach to treatment including diet and lifestyle changes in addition to chemo. She was given a PCR following lumpectomy, her ongoing preventative treatments will include aromatise inhibitor and vitamin C…
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Triple negative breast cancer
Are there any other women out there with Triple negative breast cancer?
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Benefits of Radiation therapy following Lumpectomy and PCR.
I’ve created a new post as for some reason my replies to the earlier posts wouldn’t attach. Thanks RocDocVic. From GPT: What are the chances of recurrence of early stage breast cancer treated with TCHP and radiation therapy vs no radiation therapy, where the patient had a lumpectomy and achieved a pathological complete…
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Mom wants to stop chemo
I am so eager for some advice and guidance because I realize I have no idea what my mom is going through. I have no idea what it’s like to have cancer or go through chemo, and I’m struggling to know how best to respond so any thoughts or advice would be so much appreciated! I’m so scared to say the wrong thing or make…
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Chest pressure/tightness
Hello everyone! I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I had a double mastectomy 2 years ago, with no reconstruction. I have constant tightness across my chest and under my arms. It's like a tight belt around my chest. Sometimes with some burning sensations and a little soreness. My breast surgeon has been of no…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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!
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Zometa Infusions
Going for my first zometa infusion and would appreciate any feedback on experiences.
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…