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Not going the Allopathic route
Just had lumpectomy and reconstruction for stage 2 HR+ HER2- breast cancer. Oncotype 7 no chemo needed refuse radiation I feel it makes cancer stem...
Questions regarding Pathology Report for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
A few days ago, I had lumpectomy surgery for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, and I just received the pathology report on the patient portal. Good news--Clear...
Estrogen Level Change
Happy Monday everyone. I am truly grateful for groups like this. The more I read (which I know sometimes is a bad thing), the more...
Exemestane and Anastrozole
Diagnosed with Her2 triple+ September 2019. After chemo and radiation, took Anastrozole for 1 1/2 months, experienced diarrhea then after 3 week rest began Exemestane...
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....
Early 40s trying to decide if hormone therapy is worth it
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/early-40s-trying-to-decide-if-hormone-therapy-is-worth-it/
Hi. I am trying to figure out a hard decision - thought I would maybe have kids later in life and then I got breast...
Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?
Hello, I finished treatment (lumpectomies in both breasts and radiation) a few months ago, but I'm still having trouble wearing a bra throughout the day....
Breast cancer survivor, now I have MAC and bronchiectasis
Myy name is pink warrior, as I am a 5 year breast cancer survivor. They have been scanning my lungs for two years because of...
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?
I am newly diagnosed with IDC Stage 2, 1.3 cm in size. Estrogen Receptor positive, Progesterone positive (1-10%) so not positive enough I have been...
Breast pain and high sensitiveness
I am Ms Sabitha , i was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2018 and had subsequent lumpectomy / lymph node disection followed by...
Estradiol For vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?
I have developed severe atrophy 25 years after estrogen receptive breast cancer. Did chemo, radiation and 5 years of Tamoxifen. I was always told NO...
Newly diagnosed breast cancer: trying to decide where to get treatment
Hello all! I am 38 years old, brca1 + and just diagnosed with a high grade invasive ductal carcinoma er- pr- and HER2 +2 (which...
Oncotype Test
Hello, I just had my first appointment with the medical oncologist this week. I have IDC stage 1a, and had lumpectomy (that’s how they found...
Anti-hormone therapy and PALLAS trial
I was diagnosed Stage III ER/PR+/HER2- in Jan 18. Bilateral mastectomy, AC/T chemo and currently half way through radiation. I am pre-menopausal. I’m leaning towards...
May be time to leave group
I have only been a member of the Connection group since this fall. However, I have completed my surgery and post operative radiation treatment. This...
Tamoxifen and anastrozole
Hi all, I have a question about these AI. I'm pretty much at the beginning of this journey, just had a lumpectomy and now waiting...
Sadness: Due to Anastrozole or Just Dealing With Breast Cancer?
I was a 24 year breast cancer survivor in September 2021 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer again. I had a bilateral mastectomy in...
Lupron Injection plus Exemestane
Had stage 1 breast cancer/premenopausal prior to diagnosis. Fast forward, had done bilateral double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. No chemo or radiation recommended. My oncologist...
Any tips for preparing for implant surgery and tummy fat graft?
Hi - I am going to have my tissue expanders replaced in late January, and fat will be taken from my tummy to smooth out...
Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?
I am so tired all the time!! I had a partial mastectomy, cellulitis, a wound dehiscence, and radiation over 4 months. Then, after a dexascan...