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Questions to ask during biopsy and diagnosis?
On May 3rd I had my first mammogram = small 7mm module on left breast, medial periareolar area On May 5th I had my second...
Fat grafting from thighs to cover rippling on breasts
Hi Community. It's been 12 days since I had my expanders replaced with implants. In 3 months, I will undergo a fat transfer from my...
Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy
Diagnosed with IDC. 10 days ago I had a tumor removed from my left breast and 3 lymph nodes. Still in a ton of pain...
Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?
I have just completed bilateral skin sparing mastectomy with diep reconstruction after having DCIS (2007) in one breast, IDC (2018) in the other breast and...
Mastectomy Aftercare: When do I remove the bandages?
Hi. I had a right breast mastectomy 3 days ago. I can’t understand the directions from my surgeon that was provided after surgery plus my...
Microlobulated borders
Hi. I'm brand new to this site. I had an ultrasound that revealed a 1.2 cm mass with the microlobulated borders on the upper portion...
Wait time from diagnosis to surgery
I was diagnosed on 9-25 and will meet with a surgeon on 11-9. She is scheduling surgeries for December and January, depending upon priority. Dx...
Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?
Hi, I was diagnosed with DICS ER- Multifocal in the fall. It has taken four months to get to this point in the process. Right...
Anybody had infection while doing radiation treatments?
Went back to the drs just now after my treatment this morning because something does not feel right. They are stopping the treatments because they...
Why do breast lumps grow rapidly?
Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth from Mississauga, Canada and I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer(Ductal cancer). But I have noticed that the lump...
Anyone had a change of diagnosis after surgery?
hi in 2022 i was diagnosed with Triple negative breast cancer, 5cm tumour and lymph nodes . surgeon said "rare highly aggressive" . which i...
Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy
I am 43 and had double mastectomy 7 weeks ago. My surgeon says I am doing better than most but I should have asked more...
Pre-cancer excision coming up: What else can I learn?
I am scheduled for breast surgery in December to remove pre-cancerous tissue found in an MRI. Wondering what else I can learn. My pre-cancer is...
Invasive papillary breast cancer
My sister was diagnosed with invasive papillary breast cancer about a month ago in her right breast in two small spots. No presence in her...
Genetic mutations that can cause breast cancer
I have the CHEK2 mutation...BC twice 11 years apart. No lymph node involvement. My genetic counselor says we have identical genes in every cell in...
What happens when all lymph nodes are removed from left chest area?
After a left breast lumpectomy and ten lymph node removals, then a follow-up surgery for clear margins last year, I have recently been diagnosed with...
Experiences with tooth problems concurrent with Zometa treatments
I have one more Zometa infusion in June (completing 3 recommended years). I have some serious tooth issues. One lower tooth broke at the root...
Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?
It seems I am a rarity regarding my Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and my only symptom has been my breast aching and stinging. I have had...
Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?
Hello, I am hoping to find some comfort with the group.I just got diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. I don't have the full details yet,...
Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction
This post is threefold. First, I am currently taking anastrozole. I had IDC in 2018 and have been taking it since. I had DCIS in...
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