Breast Cancer Support Group

Receiving mixed messages... articles and doctors saying lumpectomy with radiation is better for me... understood that I needed radiation and tamoxifen either way. My mother...

I am reading so much conflicting information about diets for breast cancer patients/survivors. Some say Mediterranean, some say no meat, dairy, carbs, sugars, etc. I've...

I'm 48 yrs. old and have 1A breast ca. My onc. type came back right on the cusp to receive chemo. The oncologist recommended chemo...

I am supposed to switch from tamoxifen to an AI after 2 years. How long can I take a break? Any chance of recurrence if...

Has anyone here tried alternative treatments or medications other than tamoxifen for classic LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ) that might be effective and have fewer...

My Oncologist's reply to my wanting to take Propecia for genetic, and Tamoxifen- induced hair loss and thinning was the following: "This is controversial. There...

I’m about 4 years post diagnosis, and about 3 years out of chemo. Taking tamoxifen and doing zoladex injections currently. I feel that the medically...

Breast cancer 1996 (left breast & lymph node involvement). Chemotherapy/Radiation and Tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Now having pain and my nipple is sinking in. Mammogram...

Has anyone had their BC return even though they are taking Tamoxifen or an A1?

Hi, I’m 77 and had a lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma. ER+, Her2-, 1.4cm. Oncologist said radiation and tamoxifen, Tamoxifen because I have mild osteoporosis...