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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 3, 2023
Anyone been diagnosed with IDC Stage 1 Grade 3?
I had DCIS in 2015, had a double mastectomy no reconstruction and no other treatment; in November 2025 was diagnose with IDC, stage 1 grade...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 4:55pm
Diep flap scheduling
I had a mastectomy in January 23 (a recurrence after previous lumpectomy in 2014). Because I’ve had radiation previously I had an expander put in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 4, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 19, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 6, 2024
Pagets breast cancer right nipple..anyone have it?
In Dec 2025 I saw a bit of bleeding redness discharge in right nipple. January 2026 ultra sound and mammogram negative for cancer. A breast...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 13 4:44pm
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, 2025
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 12, 2023
Debating Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy /Pathology Change?
My Oncologist said that sometimes the final pathology report may be different from the initial pathology (done with core bx). My initial pathology is Est...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 4 12:04am
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 25, 2022
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 27, 2022
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 19, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 9, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 9, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 28, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 25, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 15, 2023
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, 2025