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- My fellow mastectomy crew! What do you sleep in? July 18, 2025I had a single mastectomy last year and my 7yr old son knows, but has never seen the scar. I sleep with a little soft boob pillow in a tank top to keep up the illusion of shape, but it's just a little insert thing that they gave me at the hospital to wear post […]sarahjunefox
- Question about prognosis for HER2-positive ER/PR- July 16, 2025Hello,I am a close relative of a young woman who was recently operated on for HER2-positive, ER/PR-negative pleomorphic lobular breast cancer, with a Ki67 of 12%. The tumor was large, 93 mm, and 6 out of 11 axillary lymph nodes showed metastases. Blood-based testing has also indicated evidence of spread.The tumor was detected relatively late, […]muschen
- 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
- Night sweats and acupuncture July 9, 2025I have bed soaking night sweats from hormone meds. I have tried multiple meds but the side effects destroy my quality of life. I sometimes feel like giving up due to side effects of the cancer drugs as well as the side effects from the meds to help manage the side effects. Before trying any […]brutersmom
- 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
- Falling apart for every scare-- latest is a pea sized lump on my chest June 7, 20256 years out from 2b/3a dx— treatment was masectomy with total axillary nodal dissection, chemo, rads and still on arimidex.I recently discovered a hard pea size lump a couple of inches under my collar bone about an inch from my arm pit. My oncology nurse practitioner couldn't find it during our visit and I couldn't […]jestermom
- 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
- Help progressed to Brain Mets and fighting for the right treatment April 19, 2025Hi All,Been lurking on the stage 4 forum for some time. Now I need help.I live in the UK and attend UCLH where treatment seems to adopt a more cautious approach.Originally on Breast 09 trial but randomised and receive standard of care😢6 rounds Doxetaxel and H & P. Over 2 years later and progression to […]stirfry
- ELAINE 3 trial October 31, 2024just wanted to share with all those who have ESR1 mutation a comment from one participant. Looks like it’s working so there is hope for an approval. This is from a different site and a patient named Irit.Hi everyone, I promised an update on the clinical trial I participate in since March 2024, so here […]laguna24
