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Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?
I was diagnosed in April 2024 stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma - estrogen positive. I had lumpectomy and radiation my onco score was 12 so...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 7 12:12am
Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI
I had lumpectomy and radiation for invasive ductal carcinoma stage 2. Went through both very easily. Then I was told to start Tamoxifen. Nothing easy...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 5 11:35pm
After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?
I had DCIS, stage 0, then a lumpectomy done in Dec.2023. Developed a seroma, had the fluid taken out. Did 5 days total of radiation...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 9, 2024
Withdrawals from Stopping Bioidentical Hormone
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July of 2021 and told to immediately stop using bioidentical hormones which I had been on for about...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 30, 2022
Breast Pain/Swelling
I had treatment for lobular breast cancer two years ago that included a lumpectomy and radiation, which has caused residual tenderness and a disfigured nipple....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 16, 2023
Provider Bingo
I was diagnosed with ILC in Feb 2022. Had lumpectomy and radiation at the time. At present, am doing OK. I will have a 6...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 17, 2023
Anastrozole and Restless Legs Syndrome
I have been on anastrozole for about 3 mos following lumpectomy and radiation, and the main side effects have been joint pain and some fatigue....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 18 8:27pm
TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?
I am 6 month survivor of TNBC. I had chemo, lumpectomy and radiation. All my biopsies were negative. I’ve been having pain in my armpit...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 21 10:19am
Sharp pain in upper breast post lumpectomy and raditation: Anyone?
Did chemo, lumpectomy in August 2022 and finished radiation in November 2022. For the past 2-3 weeks having sharp pain on the upper part of...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 9, 2023
What type of radiation did you have after DCIS lumpectomy?
HiI had my lumpectomy, December fifteenth, awaiting results of pathology, hopefully January sixteenth, he will have them. just want to know what people have done...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 2023
Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
It appears that you have a locally advanced, hereditary-based, Luminal A Breast Cancer. Most of the studies suggest that at this point, there is no...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 4 6:00am
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
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
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
1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS
Are there any downsides to getting the 1 week (FAST-Forward) vs 3 week whole breast radiation schedule after lumpectomy for ER+/PR+ stage 0 DCIS breast...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 5 3:11pm
Constant cough (4 months)
I have a question. So in 2018 I had a lumpectomy and radiation and since then on Anastrozole until 2023. On November 2018, I had...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 13, 2023
Wondering if I'm taking the right path...
Hey everybody. I'll try to keep it short. Just had a 2nd lumpectomy last week. Diagnosed with DCIS last December. Had a rough time deciding...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 23, 2024
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
Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes
I’m 71 year old recently diagnosed with stage one grade 3 triple positive lobular cancer. To date I have had a lumpectomy and two sentinel...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 2 12:01pm
What is the possibility of another ILC after surgery 11 months ago
I had Right Breast ILC, stage2B with lumpectomy six years ago and then the Left Breast ILC, stage 2B, diagnosed 11 months ago. I had...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 2 hours ago