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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @lms7663 Wow -- that's so good to know! Thank you! | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Lms7663, 2 months ago
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| @creativewithcancer I’m not that knowledgeable but I did learn a lot more from personal experience than I ever thought I would want to know. lol. Dr. Kahn is my oncologist and he’s wonderful! I would... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @lms7663 Wow! Amazing you are so knowledgeable. The DCIS is stage 0 and the IDC is stage 1 and grade 1. So, that's all good news. I'm hoping the genetic testing comes back OK. It is HER2-. I'm making ... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @ironmom5 Oh gosh, sounds difficult for sure! I am so grateful for you sharing. I will reach out! | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Buttercup, 2 months ago
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| Sorry so late in hopping on this... BEEN A BUSY MONTH! I had breast cancer twice in the right breast, six years apart... 1992 and 1998. Was using KU, Dr William Jewell was my surgeon. The first tim... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Ironmom5, 2 months ago
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| I had lobular on the left and IDC on the right. They did not discover the lobular cancer until my bilateral mastectomy. It just looked like “salt on the screen.” I had 20 rounds of chemo and 28 rounds... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Lms7663, 2 months ago
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| @creativewithcancer Before my cancer dx I was an RN for a breast cancer surgeon. Treatments are so amazing now. I know you’ll going to do great. If you’re comfortable sharing: Who is your oncologist... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @mirkat63 Also, they told me the chances of recurrance are the same between the two surgeries -- is that not correct? | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @mirkat63 They didn't and I forgot to ask. Maybe I'll message the nurse? I do know the chances are somewhat low that genetics will be involved but I think I'll feel more settled once I hear about that... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
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| @creativewithcancer I wanted the double mastectomy because I didn't want to worry about it later on. At first, they said they wouldn't remove healthy breast tissue. I said I WANT it removed. Then they... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @slb Thanks so much! I will do that! | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By SLB, 2 months ago
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| Hi! I did not have cancer in both breasts but I did have DCIS & IDC in my right breast. I chose to have a double lumpectomy & also had reconstructive surgery on both sides. I was very happy wi... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @lms7663 It is DCIS in on and IDC in the other. They are ER and PR + and right now I have oncoplasty planned (lumpectomies with reduction). But I still need to meet with plastic surgeon and get the re... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @mirkat63 Did the doctors encourage the double mastectomy because of it being in both breasts? Or was that just what made sense for you for a different reason? | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| @iamasurvivor Thank you so much! I will do that as I begin to sort it all out. | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Lms7663, 2 months ago
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| I did not have in both breast. Do you have your bio marker results back yet? Do you know what type of breast cancer it is. I had triple positive on my right breast. If I can help you in any way let... | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
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| I had cancer in one breast and "suspicious cells" in the other. I had a double mastectomy but no radiation or chemo. Sending good vibes your way. Take care!! | ||
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RE: Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Iamasurvivor, 2 months ago
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| I did not have cancer in each breast but I did have 2 different spots in one breast. Wishing you good luck and positive experiences in your journey. Post any additional questions you may have and I ... | ||
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Anyone Else with Bilateral Breast Cancer?
By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago
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| Hi! I'm new here and newly diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. I'm gathering it is quite rare, and wondering if anyone else here is facing the same? I don't have my genetic testing back yet, but i... | ||
