Breast Cancer

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/

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?

What to expect from radiation therapy after lumpectomy?

I recently had a lumpectomy for Stage I, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and I'm learning about radiation therapy as my next step. My doctor explained that radiation is standard after breast-conserving surgery to help destroy any remaining cancer cells in the breast area and reduce the risk of cancer returning in that location. I'd love to connect with others who've been through a similar treatment path and hear about your experiences. • What was radiation therapy like for you after lumpectomy? • What do you wish you had known going into radiation treatment?

Should I remove my healthy breast after second breast cancer diagnosis?

I have HER II positive breast cancer with a 2mm invasive ductal carcinoma tumor, and DCIS. I wanted a bi-lateral mastectomy but it kept being rescheduled because of surgeon and plastic surgeon's schedule. I wanted the cancer out of me asap so I had a lumpectomy with plans for a bilateral later. I also had a port put in during surgery. They took 2 lymph nodes. I am waiting pathology reports to see if the cancer spread to the lymph nodes. Currently, the plan is to allow me to heal, start chemotherapy and then have a bi-lateral sometme later. This is my second bout of breast cancer - the same breast but different. My first was HER II negative hormone receptors. I was on anastrozole for 5 years. This cancer appeared 9 years after it's different. I had radiation but no chemo. What I would like comments on is whether I should have my good breast removed. I am 67 years old unbelieve I have a lot of life left to live. I would want reconstruction and I'm just looking for opinions and similar experiences. Thank you

Going flat after mastectomy: pros and cons from survivors?

Hello, I was diagonised in Feb with Triple positive, Estrogen/Progestogen Positive, HERS2+ breast cancer. I finished my 6th chemo treatment a week ago today, now I’m trying to decide if I want to have a lumpectomy without reconstruction or a double mastectomy without reconstruction. I’ve had implants in the past and had several issues with them so I had them removed a few years ago and don’t want to chance getting them again and having issues. Is there anyone who went flat and is willing to share some pros and cons after living with their decision? If so it will be very much appreciated. My cancer was confirmed in Feb, two days after my 58th birthday and on my 39th wedding anniversary. Wishing all positive thoughts in their journeys! Lisa

Did your breast feel full and hard after lump removal surgery?

Had surgery to remove my lump; stage 3 breast cancer; wanted to know if anyone noticed their breast change? My breast suddenly feel full and a bit hard

How to cope with multiple symptoms from metastatic breast cancer?

I have metastatic breast cancer with bone metastases and I'm dealing with several challenging symptoms right now. I'm experiencing severe fatigue, shortness of breath, depression, anxiety, and mouth sores. My oncology team is working on adjusting my treatment plan to help manage these symptoms better. I know these symptoms are common with metastatic breast cancer and its treatments, but I'm feeling overwhelmed trying to cope with everything at once. I'd really appreciate hearing from others who have been through similar experiences. • How did you manage multiple symptoms happening at the same time during your treatment? • What strategies or routines helped you get through the toughest days with fatigue and other side effects?