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Good luck. Reconstruction was the most difficult thing in the entire process. Just take it easy...
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Like some others here, I also did not have reconstruction and just use prostheses when dressing...
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I developed blood clots in my lungs from my reconstruction surgery so absolutely no tamoxifen for...
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That sounds like a sweet deal if you aren’t interested in reconstruction. Thank you for sharing...
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Sentinel lymph node removal, avoiding lymphedema and vaccinations
Hello! I had a bilateral mastectomy and two lymph nodes removed on each side in January 2023. I didn’t have reconstruction so I’m fully recovered....
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Not going the Allopathic route
Just had lumpectomy and reconstruction for stage 2 HR+ HER2- breast cancer. Oncotype 7 no chemo needed refuse radiation I feel it makes cancer stem...
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Post mastectomy pathology: Waiting is tortuous
Good morning all, This past Wednesday I had a mastectomy with reconstruction and two lymph nodes removed and so far recovery is not as bad...
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Lupron Injection plus Exemestane
Had stage 1 breast cancer/premenopausal prior to diagnosis. Fast forward, had done bilateral double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. No chemo or radiation recommended. My oncologist...
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What is considered expected follow-up?
I am s/p ILC diagnosis, s/p SMX with immediate DIEP reconstruction 3/28/24. Early stage and no lymph involvement. Strongly ER+/PR+/HER2-. I met with med onc....
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New here with DCIS and gene mutation
Hi! After a lengthy diagnostic workup, I was diagnosed with DCIS. I had a lumpectomy several weeks ago and had planned to follow this with...
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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...
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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...
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DCIS Negative ER/PR - What tests can be done to monitor reoccurence?
Hi I had DCIS negative ER/PR grade 3 extensive tumour and had bilateral mastecomy and reconstruction. Wondering what tests can be done to monitor any...
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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...