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DCIS found after breast reduction
After taking off 9lbs.breast tissue, the pathologist found DCIS stage 0. But unable to confirm clear margins due to margins too close edge of tissue...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 3 5:29am
Breast Reduction/Lift Post Radiation
Hello all, I had Stage 1 ER/PR HER2- breast cancer in 2020. I had a lumpectomy, radiation and am currently on Anastrozole. I am considering...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 18, 2024
Constant pain after a lumpectomy and breast reduction.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2019. The surgeon talked me into getting a lump ectomy and a breast reduction. Which I did...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 7, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 16, 2024
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
Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?
I’m 75 and the cancer surgeon will remove the cancerous tissue including lymph nodes and then the oncoplasticsurgeon will do a reduction on both breasts....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2023
Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)
I am a worried and hoping you wonderful ladies have some words of wisdom and comfort. Had lumpectomy and 3 nodes removed on Aug 21....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 19, 2024
What are my surgery options for cancer in droopy breast?
I have very large droopy breasts and was diagnosed with a DCIS and focal atypical ductal hyperplasia in one breast and we tentatively planned an...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 6 12:39pm
New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?
I am 76 and was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 31st. My cancer was found in a backwards way. I had a clear mammogram...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 13 3:18pm
Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)
I started to take Exemestane to avoid some of the side effects that I had from Letrazole that made me extremely fatigued. Even though I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2024
PASH with invasive ductal carcinoma
Recently diagnosed with grade 1 ER/PR+ HER2-, IVD in right breast. Second biopsy in same side of breast revealed benign condition called PASH. After reading...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 20, 2024
Reduce dose of exemestane
After 3 months of debilitating joint pain with exemestane, I was told to try another AI. I don’t believe it will be better. So I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 11 11:33am
Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements
I am not wanting to start taking aromatase medication due to all the side effects. Has someone had experience with not taking the aroma taters...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 8 6:25am
Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?
In April I had lumpectomy and breast reduction. It's healed but the scars are still quite obvious which is to be expected. What I want...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 14, 2023
Compression Garment feels like torture: How do you get comfortable?
Following lumpectomy, SNLB, and breast reduction I have on a compression garment. Not sure but this thing feels a bit like a torture device. Should...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 16, 2023
Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?
Hi I am under 45 and diagnosed with ICD stage 1. I have Lumpectomy scheduled and was recommended to have breast lift 2 weeks after...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 1, 2023
Prepping for Surgery
Ive been diagnosed with Stage O DCIS and I have surgery Tuesday. I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy and oncoplastic (breast reduction and lift on BOTH...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 4 10:28pm
Anyone have CDH1 mutation? Did you have risk-reducing gastrectomy?
Had dbl mastectomy and starting chemo now. Doc just confirmed cdh1 mutation and suggests total gastrectomy. Feeling nervous
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago
New LCIS: Anyone taking raloxifene?
I am 5th year,after having TNBC, did ACT chemo and radiation. Diag was DCIS, first lumpectomy the margins weren't clear, second surgery got it. No...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2023
Leoprolide and Tamoxifen effectiveness of reducing cancer reoccurrence
I am 41 and pre-menopausal, had invasive ductal carcinoma. Hormone and estrogen positive, HER2 negative. I had a bilateral mastectomy. My oncotype came back as...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 24, 2023