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Radiated breast remains smaller and harder post reconstruction
11/22 i had a lumpectomy of the left breast. Radiation followed and am presently on Letrozole. The radiated breast remains harder than the right breast...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 21 1:26pm
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Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?
Wondering if anyone with Stage 1 or Stage 2 breast cancer is taking Zometa or Reclast even if they are NOT using aromatase inhibitors (Ais)?...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 23, 2023
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MBC and Going on Medicare soon, any advice.
My wife has been on disability for 21 months due to her cancer, she is only 61, but has to go on Medicare in three...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 26, 2024
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Breast Surgery; any advice to prepare for surgery?
I am looking for any pre-surgery advice, at this point I think it will be lumpectomy and removal of at least one lymph node. Surgery...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
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Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?
I was on anastrozole 1 mg. for 28 months. Clear mammograms last 2 years. (Had cardiac bypass surgery 20 years ago. Have dealt with blood...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 30 10:44pm
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Abbreviated and/or Ultrafast Breast MRI, have you had one?
I’ve been reading about Abbreviated and Ultrafast Breast MRIs. It sounds like they are being adopted for use, but maybe not yet in our clinics?...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 24, 2024
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Has anyone encountered Ascites from MBC?
I have just been diagnosed with a mild case of it - been uncomfortable in the abdomen for a couple of weeks with a few...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 21, 2021
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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
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Chemo or not?
Hello, I'm 45 years old, was dx with IDC in Sept.ER+ PR+ HER2-Stage IIAOncotype for 2 tumors was 17 and 19. Tumors were approx 3...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 13 8:22am
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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