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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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
New to this forum: Who else made it through chemo (in their 70s)?
I'm pretty new here - learning and lurking until now. It's heartening to hear the stories of so many women dealing with the same or...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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