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- Histotripsy for Liver Mets. Experiences, Thoughts, Knowledge, Suggestions? July 14, 2025I am in the process of learning about histotripsy for possible liver mets treatment. My oncologist has told me something about the process, and I've read quite a bit also. It is not yet offered at all cancer centers (mine included), so it's sometimes necessary to go to a different clinic for the procedure. Has […]threetree
- Looooooong term lingering symptoms...? July 14, 2025HelloI was diagnosed in 2019 with Stage 2, Her2+ breast cancer in my right breast. Mastectomy, chemo and herceptin treatment followed and was successful. The planned herceptin treatment was interrupted just over half way through thanks to the pandemic, but no recurrence - so far, so good. Thanks to the pandemic, I never had a […]bloominell
- Chemo or not? July 14, 2025Hi ladies, i just got back from my oncologist appointment. My current condition:I had a single mastectomy on my right breast. Final pathology showed idc 2.2mm with dcis, grade1, ki67 5-7%. Er/pr+, her2- (fish and oncotype dx confirmed), no lymph node/vascular involvement 0/6. My oncotype score is 11, 3% recurrence in 9 years, less than […]mollybocil
- So scared- expansile mixed lytic sclerotic density Found on ct scan July 14, 2025I went into the er for kidney pain, and we did find a stone. But in that scan they found “2 areas expansile mixed lytic sclerotic density in the right anterior 6th and 7th ribs. These are new from 2023. Suspicious for pathologic lesions.” And I’m scared. So scared. I got home from the er […]turbokitten88
- Scheduled for Radiation July 2025? Gather here to share experiences and support! July 8, 2025Share experiences, ask questions, get encouragement, and support others who are going through radiation therapy along with you.Please share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your scheduled start date along with your radiation schedule. We're all here for you!moderators
- Birads 5 with calcification June 14, 2025I’ve been hesitant to post because I didn’t want reality to set it but here I am. I’m a 33 year mother of 3, youngest is 6. Just like most of the ppl in the group, It all started with me noticing a lump. I took action almost immediately. I made an appointment to see […]lisat8228
- I’m on hospice - anyone else? May 20, 2025Hi!Many know about me, but I would like to connect with others in my situation. After being on pill treatments since 2019, I was told Enhertu. I gave it two tries, decided I did not want any infusions, chemo or otherwise, and chose to stop treatment. My last treatment was September 12, 2024. Enhertu had […]kbl
- Phesgo - Clinical trial May 16, 2025Hi everyone! New here. I am enrolled in the ADEPT clinical trial for women that have breast cancer that is invasive ductal carcinoma stage 1 triple positive. I refuse to do chemo for a small tumor and stage 1 cancer, so my oncologist suggested that I enrolled in this trial. I started on April 1st […]coachg
- Signatera test -pros cons April 5, 2025I have seen discussion on here about this test, But my oncologist has never mentioned it.Looking for information you have received from your doctors on pros & cons of test.Thanks.ann5631
- Decision about lumpectomy or mastectomy December 23, 2024I was just diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and am a bit overwhelmed about the influx of information. For many years, my sisters and I have quipped that if one of us gets “it”, we will go get double mastectomies together. Our mother had it a few times, and she didn’t survive the last bout. […]aklimek0402
