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Anyone else have lumpectomy followed by breast reduction?
I was diagnosed with Grade 1 Er/PR+, HERS2negative BC on Jan 18. Lumpectomy for 6mm tumor with good margins all around and negative nodes. My...
Energy after treatment
Hi Wondering people's experiences that only had to have radiation as far as after treatment. It's been nine months since I completed my radiation for...
Anemia after breast cancer treatment?
HiFinish treatment april second. E r p r positive breast cancer stage zero. Twenty radiation treatments in ten days. Have been feeling Extreme fatigue and...
Tips for Breast Cancer warriors
Thought we could share some things that have worked for us. 2 tips: Take Arimidex at night Don’t bother changing before radiation treatments. I simply...
Venlafaxine for hormone flashes
Hi I am 10wks out from radiation and 8 mths from stopping hrt which I was on for 10yrs. Having wicked pms symptoms and depression...
Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?
I finished my month of radiation after DCIS breast cancer in my right breast. All went very well. I'm an 81 year old extremely active...
FAST-Forward: Anyone had Ultra-hypofractionated Radiotherapy?
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has had FAST-Forward/Ultra-Hyprofractionation radiation therapy for breast cancer. My radiation oncologist is recommending this for me....
My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2016 - Stage 1A, triple positive, 1.5 cm, left breast, sentinel lymph node was negative. I chose...
Recurrence IBC in scar tissue after 5years
Hi, just had surgery to remove cancer in scar tissue recurrence after 5years. Had doubled mastectomy in 2018, a complete node dissection. Was treated with...
Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?
Is there anyone with stage 1 breast cancer, estrogen positive that had a lumpectomy followed by radiation without any other treatment and has remained cancer...
Lumpectomy scar healing time
Hi, has anyone had a lumpectomy followed by radiation and a car that still was pretty raw after a considerable amount of time? My scar...
Anyone else get breast cancer after bilateral mastectomy?
What are the chances of getting breast cancer again after bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction? First BC…DCIS right breast with radiation and tamoxifen. Second BC...
Has anyone used Mepitel ?
I’m about to start radiation therapy and I have incredibly sensitive skin. Has anyone used Mepitel to ease the severity of skin issues? And if...
Decide against aromatase inhibitors?
I have DCIS ER+PR+, stage 2, treated with lumpectomy(clear margins) and radiation. I’m 70 and am leaning towards not taking aromatase inhibitors since they only...
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),...
Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage
4 months after a week of hypo - fractionated radiation RX and lumpectomy I have developed tenderness under affected axila and tightness on same side...
Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?
Phrenic nerve on the right side was destroyed due to radiation for breast cancer. Diaphragm is now paralyzed & taking away lung capacity. Anyone else...
First post treatment follow up with the oncologist
I have my first follow up visit with my surgeon and radiation oncologists in two days. The weather is threatening to force me to postpone...
Anyone tried Ashwagonda to help with sleep and mood?
HiHas anyone tried ashwagonda after radiation treatment for bc to help wirh skeep and mood?
BI-RADS 3 Question
A couple of days ago I had a mammogram and an ultrasound. It has been 6 months since my breast radiation. The doctor on the...