Breast Cancer

How to treat recurrent breast cancer with one kidney?

Hello! I had breast cancer 27 years ago. I had a lumpectomy-node dissection( 2 positive nodes out of 28)—4 rounds AC chemo—35 radiation treatments—5 years tamoxifen —-2 years femara. I am now 75 yrs old and they found cancer in same breast as before. Er+Pr+her2- Same as before. I don’t know what treatment they will give me as I now have only one kidney and have heart trouble and take Metformin for type 2 diabetes. Any ideas?$

Can radiation cause lung scarring and pleurisy years later?

I’m 2 1/2 years post Lumpectomy, IDC, Stage 1, Grade 2, ER+, PR+, HER2-. I’m now 2 years post radiation and have frequent bouts of pleurisy and hoarseness that started when half way through 25 treatments of whole breast radiation. Very recently I had a chest CT to determine if my cancer had spread. That appears to be negative but a fair amount of scar tissue was found in my left upper lung apex which I’m told should not have happened. I reported the pleurisy during radiation and the techs just brushed it off and continued. I wonder if anyone else has experienced anything similar?

How do I understand BRCA testing costs and results?

Understand your BRCA status beyond risk assessment. Learn about testing costs, interpreting results, and how genetics shape personalized cancer treatment plans. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/breast-cancer-genetic-and-genomic-testing/navigating-brca-testing-costs-results-and-next-steps/

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Navigating BRCA testing costs, results, and next steps

Understand your BRCA status beyond risk assessment. Learn about testing costs, interpreting results, and how genetics shape personalized cancer treatment plans.

How do I manage anxiety during breast cancer treatment?

I'm going through breast cancer treatment and have been experiencing a lot of anxiety lately. I'm currently on Anastrozole (anastrozole) and Letrozole (letrozole), and I know anxiety is pretty common during cancer treatment. Between managing everything that comes with cancer and the hormonal changes from treatment, I'm dealing with feelings of worry and uneasiness that feel overwhelming at times. I'd love to hear from others who've been in similar situations and learn what helped you get through this part of your journey. • How did you manage anxiety during your breast cancer treatment? • What strategies or support helped you feel more at ease day to day?

How do I know if my breast cancer treatment isn't working?

Recognizing early signs that breast cancer treatment is failing can be overwhelming. Learn how to identify progression symptoms and explore your next steps. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/breast-cancer-treatment-and-side-effects/recognizing-early-signs-and-taking-control-of-next-steps-if-breast-cancer-treatment-stops-working/

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Recognizing early signs and taking control of next steps if breast cancer treatment stops working

Recognizing early signs that breast cancer treatment is failing can be overwhelming. Learn how to identify progression symptoms and explore your next steps.

Why does fatigue linger after breast cancer treatment?

Struggling with persistent breast cancer fatigue? Discover why this exhaustion lingers after treatment and learn effective strategies to reclaim your energy. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/breast-cancer-survivorship-and-wellness/why-breast-cancer-fatigue-persists-after-treatment-and-how-to-reclaim-your-energy/

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Why Breast Cancer Fatigue Persists After Treatment and How to Reclaim Your Energy

Struggling with persistent breast cancer fatigue? Discover why this exhaustion lingers after treatment and learn effective strategies to reclaim your energy.

Does tamoxifen cause period changes? Should I worry?

I’ve been on tamoxifen for a year now. A few months in, my periods went from a 24 day cycle for 4 days, down to a 31 day cycle for 3 days…. I thought it as just going to continue to lessen my period, however this past month it jumped back up to a 24 day cycle for 4 days and heavy and painful. Prior to tamoxifen I always averaged 24 days for 4 days. I’m now worried the tamoxifen isn’t working? Anyone else experience this?

Should I get bilateral mastectomy after second breast cancer diagnosis?

Hello. I was diagnosed Dec. 2022, my cancer was small 1.5 cm so I had a lumpectomy, it was on the outer right breast, close to my armpit. I wanted a masectomy but surgeon said lumpectomy. They took 4 nodes and 1 was positive. I had full radical radiation (from collar bone, under breast and underarm) I did not take AI’s my onco type score was 18% (I NOW know that score was WITH hormone blockers) so, 2 days ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer, same breast, different location. I’m meeting with doctors this week. I already know masectomy is happening but I’m truly thinking about both. Has anyone had similar

What's radiation therapy like after lumpectomy for stage 0 breast cancer?

I had a lumpectomy in May for stage 0 breast cancer, and now my care team is discussing whole breast radiation therapy as one of the standard treatment options. They explained that this uses high-energy beams to target any remaining cancer cells in my breast after the breast-conserving surgery, and it's meant to help reduce the chance of cancer returning in that breast. I'd love to connect with others who have been through something similar and hear about your experiences. • What was your day-to-day experience like during radiation therapy after lumpectomy? • What helped you prepare for or manage the treatment process?

What's radiation therapy like after lumpectomy for stage 0 breast cancer?

I had a lumpectomy in May for stage 0 breast cancer, and now my care team is discussing whole breast radiation therapy as one of the standard treatment options. They explained that this uses high-energy beams to target any remaining cancer cells in my breast after the breast-conserving surgery, and it's meant to help reduce the chance of cancer returning in that breast. I'd love to connect with others who have been through something similar and hear about your experiences. • What was your day-to-day experience like during radiation therapy after lumpectomy? • What helped you prepare for or manage the treatment process?