Breast Cancer: Discussions | Page 15

Jussnunu, hi, and I’m very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I too was diagnosed with...

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Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2022

Like @elizm , I thought wigs were the way to go. I got one and in...

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Discussion: Wigs: Prepping for hair loss due to chemo: Where to start?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

I am always amazed to hear medical plans and how they differ from one person/set of...

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Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

I have just completed 5 years taking anastrozole for stage 2b breast cancer. I had surgery,...

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Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

I was diagnosed in Nov 21 and told only my sister that lives in another state....

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Discussion: Family and friends reactions to diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Hello to all....... I'm chiming in here and first want to say that what I'm about...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

As a Cancer survivor in 2003, I had ductal carcinoma stage III with nine affected lymph...

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Discussion: How do you cope with a new diagnosis of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I was unable to take aromatase inhibitors such as Letrozole,etc or tamoxifen.. The drugs caused serious...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2018

My oncologist also wasn’t too helpful. I guess that I did have regrowth after chemo was...

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Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 9:44am

Currently, no one mentions the thinning hair but there aren’t any full bald spots. Of course,...

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Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 8:01pm

Nothing about this journey is easy but the "unknown" is the worst in my opinion. I...

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Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 11:56am

You gave me lots to think about. My situation is as follows: Bilateral mastectomy May 2025,...

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Discussion: Anyone have permanent hair loss due to chemo + AI + older age?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 8:46am

Same as you re: cancer diagnosis-2022 20 radiations that destroyed a tear duct that was reconstructed...

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Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 4:24pm

Diagnosed 4/2023 grade 2 idc. K67 25, oncotype +, hr+, her2- lumpectomy, stage 1a. Chemo because...

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Discussion: Chemo and cancer recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 11:38am

rhongirl, I think you just described me to a tee! The emotions roller coaster is something...

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Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 2:18pm

Diagnosed grade 2 idc in April 2023. Initially recommended surgery, radiation and 5 years ai (hr+,...

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Discussion: Anyone have permanent hair loss due to chemo + AI + older age?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 12:41pm

I loss all my hair regaining some back but I still have some bald spots the...

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Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 5:35am

I debated after my lumpectomy whether to go back for mastectomy or to have radiation. I...

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Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

In 2001, I was very grateful that Effexor controlled my hot flashes—I was post-lumpectomy for hormone-driven...

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Discussion: Anyone taken Effexor low dose for menopause symptoms?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

Hi, this is a journey you are about to go through ....so many of us have...

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Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023