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Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal
I had DCIS in 2007 and IDC/DCIS in 2018. Both times with lumpectomies/sentinel node removal, radiation, and AI meds. Both times both times sentinel nodes...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 25 7:26am
Mets to Liver After Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment in 2012
Long post alert: I have been diagnosed with metastasis to the liver after having a PET Scan and blood work. I had breast cancer 11...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 5, 2023
Can Second Opinion be obtained at Mayo if starting 2nd round of chemo?
I'm trying to get information for my sister regarding Second Opinions. She is currently in treatment for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (HER 2+), with it spreading...
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2024
Help finding a positive attitude
Hi allI am new to this site and this is my first post. I am having A/C chemo for Triple Negative breast cancer, stage 3....
Last active: Jan 26, 2023
Struggling with anxiety, depression
HiI'm off hormone last November for Hormone positive bc I Have been struggling with panic attacks and depression. My new g p does not believe...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 4, 2024
Has anyone gotten a breast infection while on anastrozole?
I started anastrozole mis- June 2023. I started having side effects maybe after a month, headaches, joint aches, moody, tired, fatigued… Dr ordered brain MRI...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 23, 2023
Nodular enhancing foci along scar tissue INSIDE breast after surgery
I had an MRI with contrast at my one year follow-up in October after a right DCIS BCS with reduction and mastoplexy on left breast....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 14, 2024
New onset of dull, aching pain in mid and lower spinal area
Although I do not post frequently, I am so very appreciative for the ability to continue following the conversations on this discussion forum! I was...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 3, 2024
Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous
Introducing myself. I’m 71 years old, married, two adult children and 2 granddaughters. Called back for further testing after routine mammogram. Diagnosed with Invasive Ductal...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 28, 2024
Any Sides effects of taking Paxil and tamoxifen ?
For nearly 15 years I was taking Paxil for my anxiety ( 20 mg daily ). After lumpectomy in December and following radiation doctor prescribed...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 15, 2024
Mastectomy Surgical Dehiscence
Hello fellow warriors. My name is Lynne. This is my 2nd time with breast cancer. I was 1st diagnosed in December 2006 and opted for...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 1, 2022
Preparing for Chemotherapy: What are your tips?
Prior to surgery, I got some excellent recommendations on this forum about how to prepare for breast surgery. Now that surgery is over, I will...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 9, 2018
Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day
My daughter is 43 years old and has the BRCA2 gene. She was just diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Ductal Carcinoma(Breast Cancer). She is a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 26, 2023
Not Exactly Remission but a Lull. How to approach this?
Ten months ago I discovered a lump in my left breast. Then came months of diagnostics--it was an unusual NET--rare and aggressive in any case....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 7, 2023
Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?
I don’t know what I can ask for or expect from the plastic surgeon at a comprehensive cancer center. I wasn’t sure if I should...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 21, 2023
No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?
Three months ago I was diagnosed with DCIS in two locations after two mammograms and a core needle biopsy at each site (same breast). Surgeon...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 23, 2023
Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Hi all, My first time here. Never did this before. But here goes. I was just diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) Stage 1, less...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 5, 2024
After Breast Cancer treatment, what next?
I am wondering what type of follow-up care is done after you have finished your breast cancer treatment? I am looking forward to spring and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 12, 2019
Breast Pain: I'm worried breast cancer may be back
Hi My Name is Mary, I am 73.I had breast cancer about 5 years ago I had cemo-which was bad, I did not do the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 16, 2023
IBC TNBC left breast, one year later in right while still in treatment
Any advice at how to advocate for myself would be much appreciated.Inflammatory Brest Cancer with triple negative receptors was diagnosed October 2022.My treatment plan:Chemo: 6...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 23, 2023