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Medicare Coverage for Exams following Mastectomy
Hello, I'm new to this group. 21 years ago this month (January 2026) I was diagnosed with DCIS in both breasts. I had a bilateral...
How do I get mentally prepared for chemotherapy?
I’m assessed 10/14/25, to see if I’ve healed enough from my DM to begin chemotherapy. I’m more anxious for chemo than I was for the...
Mastectomy Surgical Dehiscence
Hello fellow warriors. My name is Lynne. This is my 2nd time with breast cancer. I was 1st diagnosed in December 2006 and opted for...
Concerned about the side effects of Lupron, Exemestane and Ribociclib
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/need-some-advice-about-taking-certain-mediations-together/
Hi all!I was diagnosed with Stage 2A breast cancer back in March. I did 4 rounds of chemo and had a double mastectomy with breast...
No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?
Three months ago I was diagnosed with DCIS in two locations after two mammograms and a core needle biopsy at each site (same breast). Surgeon...
To Radiate or Not to Radiate
I had both invasive (stage 2) and DCIS with 1 node involvement. I have been on Temoxifen for awhile and plan to continue. Had SMX...
Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?
Hi. I am 53 (about to become 54). I was diagnosed August '23, had a double mastectomy in October '23, a second surgery to get...
Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling
I'm still numb from just finding out this past Friday, but trying to do my due diligence to research everything i can find. My mother...
Reccurrence?..Waiting on biopsy results
I had invasive lobular carcinoma stage 2B, 2.1 cm tumor with 3 positive lymph nodes in 2013 at the age of 65. Had double mastectomy...
Signatera test at 2 years remission, worth doing?
A little history: Aug 2022- Diagnosis of bilateral IDC breast cancer, HR+, HER2-, ki67 @ 19%, Grade 2 on left, Grade 1 on right. Aug...
Wondering if I'm taking the right path...
Hey everybody. I'll try to keep it short. Just had a 2nd lumpectomy last week. Diagnosed with DCIS last December. Had a rough time deciding...
10 years since my 3rd cancer
Hi. I am almost to my 10 year cancer free anniversary. I have my first breast cancer 18 years ago and thyroid cancer 16 years...
Has anyone taken Lynparza?
I am so confused . Diagnosed April 22 . Double mastectomy in September 22 reconstructive Nov 22. I just started taking lynparza. Anyone familiar. I...
Were you taken off tamoxifen before any surgeries?
My daughter is having surgery next month to revise one of the breasts that was reconstructed at the time of her mastectomy. Her doctors told...
Mondor's cord: What helps it go away?
Hi. I had dmx with reconstructive surgery for DCIS back in March. Grade 3. One side had scabbing that wouldn't come off after 7weeks so...
Severe complications, following bilateral mastectomy/tissue expander
I recently had a bilateral mastectomy with the start of reconstruction on my other breast that was removed prior. Since the surgery the day after...
Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices
I was diagnosed with ILC in dec2023. I just had a lumpectomy and they removed 3 small tumors grade 1 and 3 lymph nodes. My...
DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?
Hi I was DX July 31st with DCIS High grade and with large area - 5.6cm so had to have a mastectomy and opted for...
Is it possible to be ER+ in one breast, but have ADH in the other?
I had lumpectomy in right breast. IDC Stage 1. During the surgery they did a biopsy on left breast and it came back with Atypical...
Heart tests prior to Breast Cancer Surgery?
Last month, I was diagnosed with DCIS in two locations in my left breast and posted some questions here. Everyone was so supportive, and it...
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