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- Impostor Syndrome anyone?? July 27, 2024So I started my breast cancer journey just 3 months ago. I went for my first mammogram and within 1 month I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Despite my diagnosis, I must say that I have been blessed. The size of my tumor wasn't too big, grade 1 with no genetic mutations found in my […]marie340
- Explant Surgery- July 26, 2024Hi- I had breast cancer and bilateral mastectomies 13 years ago and immediate reconstruction using silicone implants. I’m having the implants removed and plan to go flat. The surgeon I saw said that he could only partially remove the capsule since I have no breast tissue. Everything I read says it’s best to have the […]bobean1980
- What Is Palliative Care and When Do You Use It? July 26, 2024What Is Palliative Care and When Do You Use It?Jul 26, 2024Palliative care focuses on pain and symptom relief. Dr. Joe Straton explains why it’s appropriate for anyone with breast cancer. Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, but the two are very different. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual Community […]moderators
- Bias in Healthcare AI July 26, 2024Bias in Healthcare AIJul 16, 2024What happens when AI reads a mammogram? Data journalist Meredith Broussard discusses her experience and diagnosis.In late 2019, Meredith’s routine mammogram showed an area of concern. Both her doctor and AI — an artificial intelligence program — read her mammogram. Her doctor looked at the images and knew she had […]moderators
- Research on Side Effects at ASCO 2024 July 26, 2024Research on Side Effects at ASCO 2024June 21, 2024Five researchers discuss their research on the side effects of breast cancer treatment.At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in June, an entire poster session was dedicated to treatment-related side effects.Listen to the episode to hear:Dr. Miriam Klahr discuss links between high blood […]moderators
- Vegetarian Diet Offers Physical, Mental Benefits for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer July 26, 2024Vegetarian Diet Offers Physical, Mental Benefits for Women With Metastatic Breast CancerJul 24, 2024If you have metastatic breast cancer, a whole-food, plant-based diet may help you think and feel better. Read more…moderators
- Breast Cancer After Childbirth and Survival in Women With BRCA Mutation July 26, 2024Breast Cancer After Childbirth and Survival in Women With BRCA MutationJul 15, 2024Does being diagnosed with breast cancer after giving birth affect survival? Read more…moderators
- Breast MRI July 25, 2024I’ve posted a few times over the past two years about my symptoms and the tests I’ve had that have all been fine. As my symptoms are ongoing I’ve finally gotten an order for a breast MRI. I’m petrified of any and all medical procedures so I was hoping someone could tell me what to […]anxious66
- Our treatment histories July 8, 2024Hello, So far, I've been a silent member only, so this is my first post. I have been following many discussions regularly, and found this forum an incredibly helpful and encouraging place. I was wondering if we could have a thread to collect our treatment histories? Which drugs we've been on, how long we've been […]annakarenina48
- Focal Asymmetry - Feeling Anxious June 29, 2024Hello all, I am 8 years out from a stage 1 IDC diagnosis, and I don’t think about breast cancer much anymore. It took me a very long time to get to this point.I do get nervous every year though as my annual mammogram gets nearer. I feel the stress and anxiety but have always […]lavenderskies
