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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 31, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 2, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 22, 2024
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....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 30, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 29, 2023
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....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 15, 2024
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...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Jan 22, 2022
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 21, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 30, 2022
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 20 10:01am
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 29, 2020
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 30, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 14, 2018
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2022
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 19, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 22, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 24, 2024
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...
Last active: Mar 2, 2022