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Invasive carcinoma of no special type (ductal)
In 2002 I had a RB lumpectomy for triple negative breast cancer, 6 rounds of chemo plus 30 rounds of radiation. In 2020 I had...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 21, 2024
Any problems tolerating certain foods/drinks months post surgery?
I had a bilateral mastectomy and 4 lymph nodes removed in October 2024. I have tissue expanders until my implant surgery next month. No chemo...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 11 10:32pm
Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?
Stage 1 invasive lobular. Had lumpectomy at end of April. Two lymph nodes also removed. Everything was going fine. I had 4 weeks of daily...
Support Group: Lymphedema
Last active: Nov 21, 2022
Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?
I had a left breast mastectomy and will be having the right done after chemo and radiation. So I have time to decide. My surgeon...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 19, 2024
Interested and curious about turkey tail mushrooms
I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage two in June 2022 I went through two surgeries, six months of chemotherapy and five weeks of radiation....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 1, 2024
CA 27.29 elevated, could it be from RA?
2017 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy, 4 months of chemotherapy and 7 weeks of radiation. July 2023 I passed my 5...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 10, 2024
Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?
Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at age 80 in 2023 partial mastectomy No radiation started on Tamoxifen extreme difficulty taking drug 20 mg day then...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 25, 2024
Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?
Hello all, I'm fairly new to this forum. Have previously described my case, early 60's, Stage 1, HR +, Her2-, lumpectomy and now radiation. Soon,...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 30 11:43pm
Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice
Just had lumpectomy Dec 1. Pathology report was: positive margin on the posterior edge DCIS Micropapillary Grade 2. My surgeon called me yesterday for re-excision...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 28, 2024
DCIS do I really need an AI?
Non-invasive DCIS grade 2 lumpectomy clear margins 3 mm in size. Decision RT says no- radiation side effects outweigh the benefits. Do I really need...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 4, 2024
HER2 positive research trial TPIV100
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage2 her2+. Did 6 treatments of herceptin and perjeta, mastectomy, doing radiation and 14 treatments of kadcyla since I had...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 16, 2024
Any early (less than 5yrs) local recurrence of early stage IDC?
I was recently diagnosed, at 70 yrs, with a local recurrence (also hormone dependent) of my BC (2.5 yrs ago: ER+, PR+, Her -; 2cm...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 27, 2022
Breast Cancer Blood Tests?
I had Stage 1 invasive lobular BC with pleomorphic (Grade 3) tumor treated with lumpectomy and radiation 1.5 years ago. I’ve had mammos and US...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 3, 2021
When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?
HiI just finished breast cancer surgery and radiation I was taken off my HRT last October. I am 65 I have major menopause symptoms and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 16, 2024
Visible Breast Lumps
I completed treatment for triple negative breast cancer December 2019-chemo, lumpectomy and radiation. Was 66 at time of diagnosis and am 70 now. I’m scheduled...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 18, 2023
Should I take AI considering all the side effects?
I have invasive ductal CA, stage 2, with DCIS in situ. Prognosis was very favorable since caught early and was small. Lumpectomy was done in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024
Has anyone switched BC follow-up from one Mayo location to another?
I had DCIS grade 3, lumpectomy and radiation at Mayo in Rochester, MN July-December of this year. I received extraordinary care and I was in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 11 10:20am
Treatment-related skin issues: Hives and itching
I was on Anastrozole following stage 2A breast cancer radiation. After about 4 months on Anastrozole I started breaking out in hives and severe itching....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 22 3:50pm
Diep flap scheduling
I had a mastectomy in January 23 (a recurrence after previous lumpectomy in 2014). Because I’ve had radiation previously I had an expander put in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 4, 2023
Annual Checkup Tests
I had an estrogen receptor breast tumor removed last year followed by radiation. I am on an aromatase inhibitor for a little over a year...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 4, 2021