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Breast cancer

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• - Breast Cancer "Fashion" - Do you wear wigs? hats? scarves?
  Hi everyone, it's been a while since I've been on. But I'm going through chemo again and my hair has started falling out. I'm trying to process the whole thing again mentally, since hair is so importa
• - Have you had BRCA testing done?
  Hello everyone, I've rediscovered Carenity since I've had more "free time" or "thinking time" lately. I've been in remission for almost 4 years now, but I feel like I will carry the stress of cancer w
• - Breast cancer - How are you dealing with the coronavirus?
  Hello ladies, I know there's a similar discussion in the Living with Cancer group, but I thought it would be nice for us to have our own. How are you all doing? I'm in remission right now so not goi

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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
• - 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
• - Tamoxifen or AI's
  I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  Having surgery in a couple of weeks.  Has anyone taken tamoxifen or Aromatase inhibitor (AI's)?  If so, how are the side effects of what you are taking

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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
• - 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
• - 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.