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Chemo or not?
Hello, I'm 45 years old, was dx with IDC in Sept.ER+ PR+ HER2-Stage IIAOncotype for 2 tumors was 17 and 19. Tumors were approx 3...
Radiation after single mastectomy (SMX): What were your after effects?
Stage 2 --clear margins for IDC after surgery number 1 (1 positive lymph node ..5 clear, 6 removed during surgery). DCIS was at the margins...
Need a ONCO DX test but was started on letrozole before surgery
I find myself in a difficult place with no options. I'm 63, dx'd with R multi-centric Est+/Prog- IDC, negative nodes x 4, 3 weeks post-op...
Zometa, ONJ, when is it really necessary?
Just started on Aromasin 2 months ago. Also on OFS every 3 months. Age 48. My oncologist recommended I get Zometa infusions of 4mg every...
Breast cancer and treatment decision-making: How to decide?
I discovered in the first of August that I had breast cancer ( IDC) and They decided to do a mastectomy on the first of...
Facing the Uncertainty of Follow-Up Nodules Post-Treatment
I was diagnosed with breast cancer (IDC, ER+/PR+/HER2-, 1.5 cm, Stage 1 Grade 2) and treated with a lumpectomy, radiotherapy, and I’m currently on ongoing...
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,...
Re-excision Lumpectomy
I’m looking for your experience (not advice) from those that had invasive ++- ..roughly stage 2 with 1 lymph node involvement (clear first attempt) and...
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...
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...
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...
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Grade 3, micropapillary subtype
IDC Grade 3, micropapillary subtype, KI67 = 22. ER+ (100%), PR+ (14%), HER2- (low HER2).Oncologist is awaiting Oncotype test results.Bilateral mastectomy done almost three weeks...
Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?
I'm diagnosed IDC stage 2, Er+, Pr- , Her2 Neg.Surgeon wants me to have a single wide excision / partial mastectomy with tissue sparing .My...
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...
Help me to understand and make friends with my lymph nodes :)
I am in the middle of 15 sessions radiation treatment (post-lumpectomy) for my first-timer BC. My deets: Age 63, IDC stage 1 grade 2, 16-18mm,...
Pathology with close margins-ADH or DCIS
I had surgery on 10/20 to remove IDC and DCIS and a sentinel node. I have low grade er/pr + her2- right breast cancer diagnosed...
How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.
I am 66 years old and I had a lumpectomy and oncoplastic breast reduction on June 23 after being diagnosed with IDC IA, pT1a, pN0(sn),...
Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention
The first time I had breast cancer...DCIS with 2 nodes removed...I was instructed to NEVER have BP, blood draws or shots in the affected arm...
Liquid biopsy and breast cancer - availability and insurance
I'm currently moving from lumpectomy to treatment for ER+ breast cancer (IDC stage 1, 18mm, no node involvement), and have been doing research in preparation...
Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies
Hi All, I am newly diagnosed Stage 1, IDC, tiny tumor, 42 year old. Does everyone elect to have surgery as step 1, does anyone...
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