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Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia
I had stage 1 estrogen driven breast cancer - surgery in summer 2022, radiation in fall 2022. Cancer free now. I've had severe fibromyalgia for...
Last active: Apr 28 11:15am
Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?
Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at age 80 in 2023 partial mastectomy No radiation started on Tamoxifen extreme difficulty taking drug 20 mg day then...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 28 1:45pm
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
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 9 8:35am
Interested and curious about turkey tail mushrooms
I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage two in June 2022 I went through two surgeries, six months of chemotherapy and five weeks of radiation....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 10, 2025
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
Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?
Hello. I have a lump that was felt in 2022, right before my regular mammogram. I felt it, the tech felt it. It didn’t show...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 30 6:31am
Letrozole later onset side effects
I had chemo, surgery and radiation for HER2 stage 2 breast cancer. In March 2024 I was placed in anastrazole, and taken off it in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 21 4:14pm
Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC): Help for Lymphedema and Cellulitis
After a lumpectomy, lymph nodes removal, chemo and three months following radiation, my dearest friend of over 40 yrs began experiencing increasing arm pain. From...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 17, 2020
Taxotere & Cytoxin Chemotherapy/ Symptom management
Hello, I am in treatment for an ILC BC recurrence, Stage 1b or 1c. I had the same 23 years ago, and was treated with...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 4, 2025
Zometa Infusions — your experience?
I am now a little over one year from the end of chemo, radiation and surgery, and one year into taking an AI. I’m in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 24, 2025
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....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 23, 2024
Low Risk IDC w/ Baseline Multiple Painful Conditions
I'm wondering what others might do in my situation and would appreciate your thoughts. I'm 65 and have Gr 1, St 1c IDC, 2 tumors:...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 9, 2018
Nervous about switching from Letrazole to Exemestane
Hi - I have been on Letrazole for 2 years (invasive ductal carcinoma, node positive, did chemo and radiation, double mastectomy and oophorectomy...was diagnosed right...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2025
Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction
I need support facing a bilateral mastectomy next month. I have heart disease most of my adult life & was completely shocked with this diagnosis....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 15, 2025
Anastrozole and side effects...hair loss/thinning and hair regrowth
I started taking anastrozole in May 2018. The worst side effect I had was hot flashes, but I was undergoing radiation and it was a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
Fibromyalgia and AI Treatment
I am wondering if there are others out there going through cancer treatment who previously had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and feel like the fibromyalgia...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 21, 2025
Breast skin texture change (orange peel-like) after lumpectomy?
Hello Everyone, This is difficult for me as I'm kind of shy, and find it hard to keep up with a forum, please forgive me?...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 2022
Capsular contracture following implant surgery
Four months after having my reconstruction surgery with gummy bear implants my right breast was higher than my left. Assuming it just hasn’t fallen I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 28, 2025