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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
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: Feb 13, 2019
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
Side effect, loss of libido
Hi all, i dont see much on here about libido and sex. I was diagnosed over 2 years ago with stage 4 breast with mets...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 1, 2018
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
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
Family and friends reactions to diagnosis
Maybe it's me but I find people's behavior fascinating. So my question and personal observation are kind of funky! First I knew when I told...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 3, 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
Invasive ductal carcinoma with lymph node and liver involvement
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September, invasive ductal carcinoma that had spread to my lymph nodes under my armpit. I’ve since then started...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 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
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
PTSD after mastectomy
This really isn't a question. I had a mastectomy almost five years ago, 18 months of anastrozol, no chemo or radiation. The entire experience left...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 6, 2024
Total skin sparing double mastectomy -> Expanders -> Implants?
Two years ago I had a double skin sparing mastectomy including removal of some lymph nodes on both sides. During operation I had expanders put...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 12, 2023
What kind of scan should one have after a partial mastectomy surgery?
Hi! I just went through the surgery on 12/26/23, had my post surgery follow-up check with my surgeon on 1/3/24. According to my Surgical Pathology...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 19, 2024
just had partial mastectomy
A large mass was removed, including all margins, and lymph nodes are clear. They call it Stage 1. This was 4 weeks ago. I JUST...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 27, 2020
One year after Mastectomy. What next?
My Cancerversary is almost here. I find myself very stressed over the last few months thinking everything odd feeling means cancer has recurred. I was...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 25, 2022
Eek! My hair is falling out!
I did not know where to go with this discussion, but figured that the BC issue is behind this so I am starting here. I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
Anastrozole vs Letrozole vs Tamoxifen
Over two years out from initial Stage1 diagnosis. Lumpectomy followed by radiation, then began taking anastrozole for about 6-7 months. Side effects, mostly bone pain...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 27, 2022