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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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