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Prone position mapping for left breast.
My question concerns Prone position radiation mapping/markings. Where are the markings supposed to be on the body for the prone position? Mine are on my...
Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect
Not sure what to expect. I was told I would have surgery, than radiation after chemo. Not sure what to expect. Any ideas or information...
Men with breast cancer: Your experience wth hormonal therapy?
I had a mastectomy and 3 positive lymph nodes and 16 proton radiation treatments at MN Mayo. I am taking 20 mg of tamoxifen. What...
Anastrozole Brain Fog
I started taking Anastrozole in October 2018 after radiation for stage 2 breast cancer. Has anyone had ‘brain fog’ or memory loss with this medication?...
Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)
Does anyone have experience with Cording, also called Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) I recently found a rope like structures under the skin in my armpit....
Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?
I have rec’d 4 chemo + 16 radiation treatments for invasive. Has lumpectomie 1st....then one week later... Dissection 17 lymph nodes & 3 tumors removed...
New Malignancy vs. Fat Necrosis on MRI. Anyone have this conflict?
Just had breast MRI with contrast and initial radiologist statement is: "New suspicious region of non-mass enhancement measuring approximately 7.5 x 3.3 x 5.0 cm....
What treatment can cause pvcs
Almost 4 years after chemo and radiation left side have developed pvcs I am on a beta blocker but it doesn't stop them completely. Still...
DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed
I was diagnosed with DCIS in Jan. Stage 0, Grade 2, ER Positive. After biopsy, I've had a seed implant and then 2 lumpectomies because...
Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?
I finished treatment in June had proton radiation last November and surgery end of August where they removed lymph nodes under left armpits I recently...
Chemo or not?
Hello, I'm 45 years old, was dx with IDC in Sept.ER+ PR+ HER2-Stage IIAOncotype for 2 tumors was 17 and 19. Tumors were approx 3...
Who else is HER2 positive?
Anyone here with her2 positive diagnosis? I was diagnosed with stage 2 back in April, did 6 chemo, bilateral mastectomy and will be doing radiation....
Breast pain years after lumpectomy, nipple inverting.
Breast cancer 1996 (left breast & lymph node involvement). Chemotherapy/Radiation and Tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Now having pain and my nipple is sinking in. Mammogram...
New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?
I am 76 and was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 31st. My cancer was found in a backwards way. I had a clear mammogram...
Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old
I had the left breast removed and 3 lumpectomy's on the right breast. Now the medics want me to have radiotherapy. It seems to me...
Breast cancer treatment with osteopenia: What's your experience?
HiJust wondering people's experiences that have spinal fractures with osteopenia and having to have breast cancer treatments such as radiation and tamoxifen. I currently do...
Tamoxifen and uterine fibroid
Hi All, I have been recommended to take 20mg Tamoxifen after my radiation. I have uterine fibroids and Tamoxifen can increase the growth of those...
Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?
Hello all I am 10 weeks post last surgery (ILC with lumpectomy and then re-excision). I have had some painful spots since the 1st surgery,...
TNBC stage Ib: Wondering if it will come back?
Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer after a new density on a mammogram. Double mastectomy March 2024 chemo then reoccurrence in the surgical flap in...
Exemestane side effects
I've been on Exemestane for two weeks and have abdominal discomfort...gas, nausea, rumbling, diarrhea, etc. Thinking of just getting off it as I can't imagine...
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