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Re-excision Lumpectomy
I’m looking for your experience (not advice) from those that had invasive ++- ..roughly stage 2 with 1 lymph node involvement (clear first attempt) and...
Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness with hormone blockers
I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2A last year. I had surgery to remove the tumor, and followed by radiation. Thankfully I was spared...
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...
Double Mastectomy-Considering DIEP flap~Timing and Recovery Questions
I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) ER+, Nuclear grade 3 in my left breast. My local physician was so nonchalant about the...
How much do you share with acquaintances or teachers?
All these new experiences with cancer! I feel like I’m finding my way on how much to share with people I associate with, but who...
Nodular enhancing foci along scar tissue INSIDE breast after surgery
I had an MRI with contrast at my one year follow-up in October after a right DCIS BCS with reduction and mastoplexy on left breast....
Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.
Hi all, hope you are coping well with your situation🙏. I am 12 years on from right sided mastectomy and SN biopsy. Last year I...
Waiting for MRI guided biopsy results
Hi, I am new here. I hope to find some support and information. I had a stereo biopsy in my left breast two weeks ago....
Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS
Hello Everyone, I wish we were all meeting on better circumstances. ;) I am 58 and for the first time ever, I had an abnormal...
Breast skin texture change (orange peel-like) after lumpectomy?
Hello Everyone, This is difficult for me as I'm kind of shy, and find it hard to keep up with a forum, please forgive me?...
Round 3: Getting breast cancer, stage 0, three times
My first diagnosis was in 2003, 2 spots, stage 1, estrogen positive. I had a double lumpectomy, radiation and took tamoxifen. All was good until...
Low Risk IDC w/ Baseline Multiple Painful Conditions
I'm wondering what others might do in my situation and would appreciate your thoughts. I'm 65 and have Gr 1, St 1c IDC, 2 tumors:...
Orange peel skin...22 years post diagnosis 8 years post last surgery
HiI'm a 22 year BC survivor. Diagnosed at 35. Lumpectomy, Radiation, Tamoxifen12 years later Atypical cells in other breastMastectomyReconstruction with skin and nipple preservationI've noticed...
DCIS Treatment Plan
Had invasive removed with good clear margins but still have multiple small (2mm) pockets of DCIS (precancer/stage 0) after re-excision and recommendation is mastectomy/amputation. I’m...
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...
Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?
14 mos of “AI” meds, I’m coping with daily hand-wrist-finger pain. I’m on my 3rd drug, having taken Anastrozole & Aromasin-each for 6 mos and...
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