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New breast cancer diagnosis

Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with Stage 3 invasive duct breast cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes. Currently, it is only on my left breast, but...

Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with Stage 3 invasive duct breast cancer that...

cneal20

•2 days ago

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Should I Delay TRAM Flap for DIEP Flap

Hi All, I'm scheduled for a delayed pedicled TRAM flap right breast reconstructive surgery on March 7, 2025. Should I consider DELAYING surgery if it...

Hi All, I'm scheduled for a delayed pedicled TRAM flap right breast reconstruc...

JenZen12

•4 days ago

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New to the group and new to DCIS

After a series of mammograms and an ultrasound last year, I had two biopsies on January 9th. I found out the next day one of the sites was positive for DCIS,...

After a series of mammograms and an ultrasound last year, I had two biopsies on ...

EverCuriousOne

•20 days ago

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Using Mepitel Film lessens skin issues during radiation

Hi! I want to share what I found very helpful to lessen skin irritation during radiation treatments. I'm not getting any compensation for this...

Hi! I want to share what I found very helpful to lessen skin irritation during ...

Jg1960

•21 days ago

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Survivorship and pregnancy

I had hormone positive BC and was on AI’s for 10 months. I’m now 39. Before surgery and chemo I did a couple rounds and preserved embryos with my partner. I...

I had hormone positive BC and was on AI’s for 10 months. I’m now 39. Before sur...

BlueW6

•25 days ago

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Tender scalp/head

I am currently on Kisqali and Letrozole on my 12th cycle. I've been experiencing tender scalp/back of head sore and neck muscles warm to touch. Almost like a...

I am currently on Kisqali and Letrozole on my 12th cycle. I've been experiencin...

Avril_Yvonne

•1 month ago

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Left Mastectomy for DCIS stage 0– 67 years old and getting a 3 rd opinion on radiation for a 0.7 mm spot near or close to the margin?

okay. Dr.s are all giving me different percents if I opt out of scary 5&1/2 weeks of photon RT..Very confused and delved into so much research since November...

okay. Dr.s are all giving me different percents if I opt out of scary 5&1/2 week...

crunchygranolababy

•1 month ago

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Hello

Hi all. New here - I was recently diagnosed with bilateral IDC breast cancer, multiple masses in both. I have to have a dbl mastectomy. I’m in the process of...

Hi all. New here - I was recently diagnosed with bilateral IDC breast cancer, mu...

riverran21

•2 months ago

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itching with chemo

hi there I’m new and have a dx of TNBC. I have a great deal of itching from chemo. Did anyone have this and how did you handle it?

hi there I’m new and have a dx of TNBC. I have a great deal of itching from chem...

Favoredpincess

•2 months ago

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Starting radiation treatment- need some advice

Hi all, I had a bilateral mastectomy 4 years ago and have had a recurrence. I've had surgery to remove the involved lymph nodes, have been on monthly...

Hi all, I had a bilateral mastectomy 4 years ago and have had a recurrence. ...

Jg1960

•4 months ago

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swelling

Does anyone have fluid swelling retention in reconstructive breast with tissue expander inside post surgery 4 weeks?

Does anyone have fluid swelling retention in reconstructive breast with tissue e...

Lobular68

•4 months ago

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Tenderness a year after radiotherapy

I had five days radiotherapy last year after removal of cancer in the breast. No issues until the last few months when the nerve endings on the breast have...

I had five days radiotherapy last year after removal of cancer in the breast. No...

Kazza1111

•4 months ago

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breast cancer

Hi! This has been a very difficult year for me to say the least ,but I can say this…. Wow! I never knew I was such a Strong, Determined Warrior. I was...

Hi! This has been a very difficult year for me to say the least ,but I can say t...

Blue6969

•5 months ago

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Tamoxifen side effects

I have a question for tamoxifen users. Not a big deal but I am curious. I am 76 and have been on tamoxifen for a year and a half. I have gray hair - quite...

I have a question for tamoxifen users. Not a big deal but I am curious. I am 76 ...

Artist_B

•6 months ago

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DCIS, Lumpectomy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

I had a lumpectomy just under three months ago following a diagnosis of DCIS after a routine mammogram. It was barely detectable so although I don't feel...

I had a lumpectomy just under three months ago following a diagnosis of DCIS aft...

SingingJay

•6 months ago

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Can anyone help describe what a fatty disposit in the breast feels like please ?

I have a pain under my arm it isn't there all the time . Slight tightness feeling across the chest (left side) I've experienced these pains before possibly...

I have a pain under my arm it isn't there all the time . Slight tightness feelin...

Peanutbutterplease

•7 months ago

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I do not want to offend anyone just a question I need to ask

Under arm pain and slight at side of left breast , where you're bra underwire would sit . I've had this many times before all through my life as it is always...

Under arm pain and slight at side of left breast , where you're bra underwire wo...

Peanutbutterplease

•7 months ago

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Stage 3 Breast Cancer

I discovered a lump in my breast, had an MRI, biopsy, several scans and was diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer. Started Anastrazole and Ibrance. After 2...

I discovered a lump in my breast, had an MRI, biopsy, several scans and was diag...

catfreddie

•7 months ago

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Side Effects of Herceptin and Perjeta

I had 1.5 cm local, node negative breast cancer recurrence 3.3 years after my first breast cancer diagnosis. HER2+ PR+ ER+( triple positive). I opted not to...

I had 1.5 cm local, node negative breast cancer recurrence 3.3 years after my fi...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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Best Support To Send

Last year I had (non-breast cancer. Some dark times post-op, muchly lightened by a care package some friends put together and sent me. Books, gentle...

Last year I had (non-breast cancer. Some dark times post-op, muchly lightened by...

Bards

•8 months ago

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Radiated breast

Hello everyone. I had my left breast radiated and am in the process of reconstruction. I keep being told that due to the radiation it is very difficult to...

Hello everyone. I had my left breast radiated and am in the process of reconstr...

mimosa412

•9 months ago

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A change of direction... PLCIS

Hi Peeps 👋🏻 I hope this finds you as well as you can be today 😊 Well, I have had a bit of a journey recently. As I posted a couple of months back - I can't...

Hi Peeps 👋🏻 I hope this finds you as well as you can be today 😊 Well, I have...

Moomin8

•9 months ago

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Wanting to learn from you...

Hello! I am here to learn what kinds of things you experience after breast cancer surgery. I am a physical therapist and I see people who seem to have similar...

Hello! I am here to learn what kinds of things you experience after breast cance...

MFR4life

•9 months ago

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mastectomy now tamoxifen

I’m 48 and just had a double mastectomy almost 4 weeks ago. My bc tumor was 1.2 cm and ER/PR positive and HER 2 negative with an onco type score of 21 and...

I’m 48 and just had a double mastectomy almost 4 weeks ago. My bc tumor was 1.2 ...

Lulu427

•10 months ago

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Trying to follow a healthy lifestyle while on long term drug therapy

So finding my lump and realising I had Breast Cancer has taken me on a strange journey. I'm a healthy active 75 year old carer for my darling hubby. I am...

So finding my lump and realising I had Breast Cancer has taken me on a strange ...

wackier

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Just had news of DCIS diagnosis.

Hi, I have just returned home from the breast clinic where I have had a diagnosis of DCIS, following a recent biopsy. I also have sero-positive RA (rheumatoid...

Hi, I have just returned home from the breast clinic where I have had a diagnosi...

Moomin8

•11 months ago

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Breast dimpling post Lumpectomy?

Hi there! Anyone notice breast dimpling after lumpectomy? It has been 6 months after my surgery and I’m seeing 2 distinct dimples showing in the surgery area....

Hi there! Anyone notice breast dimpling after lumpectomy? It has been 6 months a...

NeenJah

•11 months ago

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A break from chemo

hello, I have MBC, essentially I have been on some form of chemotherapy for over 2.5 years. The most recent medication is working well. However, I am feeling...

hello, I have MBC, essentially I have been on some form of chemotherapy for over...

Warrio

•11 months ago

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Hormonal therapy ?

Hi, I was diagnosed with extended DCIS with ER+, PR+.I had a total mastectomy with a diep flap 2 weeks ago, My surgeon referred me to medical oncology for...

Hi, I was diagnosed with extended DCIS with ER+, PR+.I had a total mastectomy wi...

Rarlod

•1 year ago

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Nerve pain

I had lumptecony in Feb. No problem with surgery or pain after. About 4 days after surgery I am experiencing terrible nerve pain,from shoulder to elbow.and...

I had lumptecony in Feb. No problem with surgery or pain after. About 4 days aft...

Lynnpete

•1 year ago

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New breast cancer diagnosis

Should I Delay TRAM Flap for DIEP Flap

New to the group and new to DCIS

Using Mepitel Film lessens skin issues during radiation

Survivorship and pregnancy

Tender scalp/head

Left Mastectomy for DCIS stage 0– 67 years old and getting a 3 rd opinion on radiation for a 0.7 mm spot near or close to the margin?

Hello

itching with chemo

Starting radiation treatment- need some advice

swelling

Tenderness a year after radiotherapy

breast cancer

Tamoxifen side effects

DCIS, Lumpectomy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Can anyone help describe what a fatty disposit in the breast feels like please ?

I do not want to offend anyone just a question I need to ask

Stage 3 Breast Cancer

Side Effects of Herceptin and Perjeta

Best Support To Send

Radiated breast

A change of direction... PLCIS

Wanting to learn from you...

mastectomy now tamoxifen

Trying to follow a healthy lifestyle while on long term drug therapy

Just had news of DCIS diagnosis.

Breast dimpling post Lumpectomy?

A break from chemo

Hormonal therapy ?

Nerve pain

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