Breast Cancer

What to expect with AC-T chemo for high oncotype score recurrent cancer?

Anyone have experience with AC-T because of high oncotype score for early stage recurrent cancer? If so, what should I expect?

How has cancer support community helped you through your journey?

I am so great full for this platform that we can jump on and support each other. I have learned a lot by just reading everyone’s journey. We need this support since we all have been through this and can relate to each other where as family, friends and doctors just don’t understand So Thank you everyone who is brave enough to share their story so that others like myself can share and educate myself. This isn’t a fun journey but having others who are going through the same thing is so nice to have someone and this platform to share. Thank you all you brave fighters! 🙏 and Thank you for whoever started this platform it has helped me tremendously God Bless 🙏🫶

Are there non-cardiotoxic alternatives to AC chemo for breast cancer?

Is anyone aware of an AC chemo formulation that is not potentially cardiotoxic? I have early stage breast cancer with a high oncotype score and my oncologist has recommended this combo for adjuvant therapy. I am looking for effective alternatives. Thank you!

Is scalp breakout and itching during chemo normal?

Hair was falling out so just had it buzzed off, but scalp was breaking out at the back and itchy even prior to getting hair buzzed off. What is good for this? I think it’s from scalp being hot and I sweat when I sleep. Getting cool pillow and satin pillow case. Hope that helps. I may need to see Dermatologist. Just wondering if this is normal.

Should I take tamoxifen after mastectomy for DCIS and stage 1 breast cancer?

I am four weeks post bilateral mastectomy. Stage 0 DCIS in right breast and Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in left breast. Sentinal Node biopsy came back benign. My breast surgeon and oncologist suggested taking tamoxifen. Any one here who can provide support and advice?

Are there safer chemo alternatives to AC for breast cancer recurrence?

I’ve just had a single mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. My first cave was stage 2 and I had a lumpectomy, CMF chemo and radiation followed by 10 years of Anastrozole. My recent Cancer was stage 1 b grade 2. My Oncotype dx score is 35 and my oncologist has suggested that my treatment should include AC chemo. I’m very concerned about the potential for heart damage as a result of the Red Devil infusions. Does anyone know of any equally effective chemo regimen that isn’t as toxic or know of any medication that could mitigate the potential of cardio vascular damages?

Is chemotherapy necessary after triple negative breast cancer surgery?

Triple negative breast cancer removed invasive ductal carcinoma does AC chemo necessary

Has anyone stopped taking tamoxifen due to side effects?

Tamoxifen has anyone quit taking this from the side effects?

What could be causing headaches, chills, and fever during cancer treatment?

I have been having headaches for the past 3 days... I cancelled my granix shot appointment bc I have been bed ridden . I think my temperature has been fluctuating bc I get extremely cold then hot .. right now I am sweating as if it were 100 out. My thermometer should be here this evening

Has anyone had an intramammary lymph node show up on mammogram?

I just had a mammogram. Am post DCIS diagnosis, lumpectomy, radiation and on AIs. The mammogram was read as entirely benign but the report notes an intramammary lymph node in the non DCIS breast that was present in a previous scan. (News to me.) Has anyone else ever had one of these?