Breast Cancer: Discussions | Page 1

I declined radiation and after a Mammaprint test, it was determined that chemo wouldn't be beneficial....

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Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 3:45pm

It's strange how I was on Anastrozole for 90 days. Oncology nurse and my surgeon were...

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Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 9:12am

Almost immediately. After washing my hair, if I ran my fingers through, enough would release that...

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Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Of course, side effects are stated in the literature, but how you respond is to be...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2018

I was diagnosed with triple negative BC four years ago at age 66. Had four rounds...

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Discussion: What are things I need to know before I start AC Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

At least your oncol thought it might work 12-18 mths .The oncol I had , who...

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Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2022

A year ago I had similar circumstances. I took anastrozole for six months prior to surgery...

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Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2023

Thank you for your sensitive and thoughtful response. I appreciate it. I have been on Tamoxifen...

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Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

@ele I don't have that medication, but I do take chemo for my multiple myeloma, in...

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Discussion: Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 12 1:28pm

I only had the injections fir 3 months, then I had my ovaries out. I've been...

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Discussion: Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11 4:47am

I had bilateral breast cancer, Stage 1a ILC and IDC. I had a bilateral mastectomy, no...

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Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 9:04am

Was taking Tamoxifen 20mg to start then 10 mg Took it for 3 months I had...

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Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Oh, @kimann , our journeys can be so taxing. . . I'm sorry you've had to...

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Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2022

Ladies, Cancer is one of the most complex and overwhelming of diseases we can come to...

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Discussion: How long do side effects last? - 1 1/2 year survivor

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2016

Hi @ginny100 Sorry to hear you are dealing with breast cancer and treatment again. I had...

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Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 12:46pm

Hi @anjalima -- I am tolerating Kisqali well. I've been on it for 27 months now...

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Discussion: Is getting a CT scan & bone scan standard for early breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

One other important item I found helps is vitamin D level. Prior to having breast cancer,...

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Discussion: Letrozole and Cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

As Maggie said, it is the amount of radiation. Ask your radiation oncologist about this. Your...

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Discussion: Anyone had 33 sessions of radiation for DCIS with lymph node?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 9:37am

Hello, yes all is well! I was Locked out of this channel For awhile so was...

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Discussion: Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 7:55am

Good morning janis. I was browsing the discussions and found this one. I am slightly biased...

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Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

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