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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 28, 2020
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,...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 2 4:19pm
BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer
When I had my lumpectomy in September 2020 my surgeon inserted a bioZorb for a permanent place marker for the site of cancer and to...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 8, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 11, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 17, 2020
Newly diagnosed breast cancer: trying to decide where to get treatment
Hello all! I am 38 years old, brca1 + and just diagnosed with a high grade invasive ductal carcinoma er- pr- and HER2 +2 (which...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 29, 2020
Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
Good morning. I am 34, in the IDC club and up to my eyeballs with conflicting information. My surgeon extremely favors double mastectomy where other...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 16, 2023
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?
I am newly diagnosed with IDC Stage 2, 1.3 cm in size. Estrogen Receptor positive, Progesterone positive (1-10%) so not positive enough I have been...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 21, 2023
DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed
I was diagnosed with DCIS in Jan. Stage 0, Grade 2, ER Positive. After biopsy, I've had a seed implant and then 2 lumpectomies because...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 5 7:23pm
How can this be?
I was diagnosed with DCIS, Stage 0, ER/PR+, dense breasts - was told “treatable/curable”. Had 2 biopsies, an ultrasound and an MRI prior to surgery....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 16, 2023
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 10 3:02pm
Double lumpectomies in same breast
On December 13 of 2022, I had two lumpectomies in one breast. One was Ductal carcinoma in situ and one was a very rare one...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 10, 2023
Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?
I had a left breast mastectomy and will be having the right done after chemo and radiation. So I have time to decide. My surgeon...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 19 6:19am
How can a biopsy be benign then MRI disagrees?
I found a lump in my right breast in January. Had an US needle core biopsy, results benign. The left breast was noted to have...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 3, 2022
Who knows anything or even has bc that has turned into fungating wound
Have invasive ductal carcinoma...the fungating tumors or fungating wounds are soooooo painful! Im taking pain med. One dr. said right away im sending referral to...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 7 2:53pm
Do you have a favorite BC blogger or writer?
I’ve found a few writers that I’ve found inspiring. Not necessarily because they’ve managed their BC journey masterfully. They have shared real struggles or provided...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 22 10:01am
How do I keep myself calm waiting on results?
Waiting to get my biopsy done how do I keep myself calm? I had mammogram and ultrasound just over week ago findings are a lobulated...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 18, 2023
Does Mayo Jacksonville offer frozen section margin checks for BC?
I'm trying to find a surgeon that offers frozen section margin eval during surgery, especially for checking the lymph nodes. Diagnosed with invasive lobular, which...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 21 11:48am
Breast reconstrution: Anyone also have a breast reduction?
So I see the plastic surgeon next week to hear what he has to say about surgery. I currently am almost a C cup and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2023
Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?
Stage 1 invasive lobular. Had lumpectomy at end of April. Two lymph nodes also removed. Everything was going fine. I had 4 weeks of daily...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 21, 2022