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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis
Hello, The following is my breast biopsy results: Right upper outer breast, biopsy: Ductal carcinoma in situ, nuclear grade 3 with comedonecrosis and microcalcifications. "right...
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...
Has anyone changed from Anastrozole to Exemestane?
I had DCIS 16 yrs ago and developed memory/cognitive issues along w hair loss, joint pain,etc with Tamoxifen so had to discontinue it after 2...
Bone meds while on AI: What questions to ask at next appointment?
I was diagnosed last year, surgery, chemo (oncotype +) and radiation and am now on Anastrazole for the last 5 months. At last visit, Dr...
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...
MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue
Recently, I had my first mammogram post treatment for IDC with one sentinel lymph node involved (I had surgery, radiation, ovarian suppression--and then ovary removal,...
Breast Cancer spread to the skin!
Hi there, I am wondering if anyone out there have had breast cancer returning in the skin!!! I had a mastectomy and sentinel node removed...
Should I be concerned about this breast pain?
I had bilateral stage 1 cancer and had lumpectomies and radiation 18 months ago (one lymph node removed as well). I've been doing great, except...
Swelling At SLNB Site Almost 3 Years Post-Surgery
Hello, Everyone! I have some noticeable swelling just above the scar from my sentinel lymph node biopsy. It is not at all painful or tender....
Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness with hormone blockers
I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2A last year. I had surgery to remove the tumor, and followed by radiation. Thankfully I was spared...
Best with Dense Breasts - MRI/Ultrasound/Mammo with tomo
76 years old woman diagnosed August 2022 with surgery in December resulting Stage 3C ER+ PR+ HER2/neu unamplified invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast,...
Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?
I’m 10 months out from lumpectomy for DCIS, no lymph nodes involved, and bi-lateral breast reduction and lift. Recovery is good. However, at about 5...
Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) after chemotherapy?
We are interested in learning from others who have or know about CRCI during and after Breast Cancer treatment. I'm writing for my wife who...