Breast cancer Forum
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Ongoing discussions - Breast cancer
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- Breast cancer and self-esteem: Advice and support
I've been having a very difficult time lately emotionally... I can't help being disgusted at my own body and it makes me depressed and angry. I live alone, don't have a partner, and don't know how I'l
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- Nutrition and breast cancer: Foods to avoid or to enjoy?
Hello ladies, How are you today? Having a balanced diet when undergoing breast cancer treatment is very important. An adequate diet can not only increase the effectiveness of the treatment, but ca
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- Sterotactic biopsy: I'm worried, can you share any advice?
Hi, I've just joined this group on the site so I hope it's ok that I post. I'm 46 years old and in my family we have a bit of a family history with breast cancer (my mom, my grandmothers on both sid
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- Side effects of abemaciclib (Verzenio) and fulvestrant (Faslodex)
Hi, everyone. My name is Eva. I was diagnosed with Stage Four, ER + breast cancer with bone mets in November of 2012 I wasnput on Letrozole, hydromorphone and fentanyl patches from the beginning. In
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- Cannabis And Cancer Pain?
Hello all, In a recent article Olivia Newton John, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer for the third time (breast cancer), discussed her use of marijuana and other natural remedies to combat
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- Single mastectomy or double mastectomy? At a crossroads - need guidance.
Hello everyone, I had 4 cycles of two drugs of chemotherapy: FEC-T and Docetaxel; however, the doctor has recommended a mastectomy for my left breast, which is my affected side, and lymph node clear
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- Can anyone inform me of the early symptoms and signs of breast cancer please?
last month I noticed my left breast nipple goes in and out. Sometimes it’s slightly in but comes out, if I touch or cold. It’s not always like that. I don’t have a family history of breast cance
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- What was your age and symptoms initially experienced at onset?
One of the main concerns associated medical illnesses / conditions, is understanding and acknowledging the warning signs / early symptoms that should cause one to seek medical advice - the earlier the
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- Is it normal for tissue expanders to appear square after saline injections?
Is it normal for a tissue expander to look kinda sqare after saline injections? Or how about a drop of expender. Im 4 weeks post mastectomy.
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