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Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation
My cardiologist implanted a loop monitor a few weeks ago after I had a TIA last December possibly caused by Tamoxifen and an undetected clotting...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 20 11:38am
Periods Post Oopherectomy
Hello, I am a 46 yo woman who was diagnosed with Stage 2 B invasive ductal carcinoma in 2020. I had bilateral mastectomies and chemo,...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 26, 2023
Estradiol for vaginal atrophy after breast cancer. Is it safe?
I have developed severe atrophy 25 years after estrogen receptive breast cancer. Did chemo, radiation and 5 years of Tamoxifen. I was always told NO...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 1 5:31pm
Alpha Lipoic Acid, physician recommended?
Is anyone taking Alpha Lipoic Acid with a doctor’s recommendation? My PCP suggested I might want to take it for brain health as I’ve had...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 8, 2024
Should I take AI considering all the side effects?
I have invasive ductal CA, stage 2, with DCIS in situ. Prognosis was very favorable since caught early and was small. Lumpectomy was done in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments
Hi from OregonI was diagnosed two weeks before my 33rd birthday in March of 2016.I had left breast mastectomy with axillary lymphnode dissection without reconstruction...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 12, 2019
Ovary removal screwing up my blood work
I'm 54 - ER, PR + and HER2 -. I had a double mastectomy in 23 , no chemo or radiation and had my ovaries...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 24 1:08pm
Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?
My search continues. The doctors I have found so far who really get ILC (few and far between) are out of state. Now 56, 5...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 21, 2023
Is anyone struggling with emotional issues?
I have been struggling with my emotions for almost two years post BC. I struggled with anxiety, depression and controlling my emotional outbursts before BC....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 4 8:14am
Breast Cancer 2nd time and hysterectomy
Hi All, Hope all are doing good. I am diagnosed with breast cancer in left breast in Oct last year and Mastectomy was done Nov...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 2, 2024
Anyone had Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia in their pathology margins?
Hi! Grateful for this forum. Just got my pathology from Lumpectomy back and it's mostly good news! All margins and nodes negative, total tumour ILC...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 2 9:12am
Menopause treatment options as a breast cancer survivor?
I had estrogen positive breast cancer 11 years ago and had a double mastectomy then took tamoxifen for 10 years. Shortly after I had a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 12 2:29pm
Has anyone changed from Anastrozole to Exemestane?
I had DCIS 16 yrs ago and developed memory/cognitive issues along w hair loss, joint pain,etc with Tamoxifen so had to discontinue it after 2...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 9, 2024
Positive margin in breast for DCIS
I know you can’t give advice, just looking to hear your experiences on missed margins. Had stage 2 ER/PR, Hers2-, 1.8 breast and one lymph...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 28 8:15pm
Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?
Hello all, I'm fairly new to this forum. Have previously described my case, early 60's, Stage 1, HR +, Her2-, lumpectomy and now radiation. Soon,...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 30 11:43pm
Anyone have low estrogen (ER) breast cancer (PR-, HER2-)?
Anyone else have low ER, PR negative and HER2 negative cancer? It’s a rare subgroup, and can behave more like triple negative. I’m about it...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 22 2:17am
Anastrozole and osteoporosis
I am 72, and after a suspicious area was found on my annual mammogram this spring I ended up getting a biopsy, then a partial...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 16 4:21pm
Eek! My hair is falling out!
I did not know where to go with this discussion, but figured that the BC issue is behind this so I am starting here. I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?
HiI just finished breast cancer surgery and radiation I was taken off my HRT last October. I am 65 I have major menopause symptoms and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 16, 2024
ER PR positive Her2 negative and Ovary removal
Hi all,In 2019 I was diagnosed ER/PR positive and Her2 negative and mastectomy done on right side. No chemo, no radiationI am 45 and this...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 12, 2023