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Expand for more options.Join here to discuss issues where we can have a voice!
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Most recent: To Be or Not To Be - Challenging the Standard of Care by K-Gobby
June 2022
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Expand for more options.Thank you for your donation! Here is a forum to share with others who you're honoring with your donation.
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Discuss and share pictures of the walks, runs or fundraising events for Breastcancer.org. Visit also our Fundraising Forum for suggestions.
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Most recent: Gifts that Give Back to BCO 2020 by Moderators
December 2007
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Australian health care, clinical trials, and life in general in the land down under.
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Black Women with Breast Cancer who want to connect.
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Most recent: Black Women Most Likely To Experience Biopsy Delays by Moderators
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A place to share your struggles and concerns about supporting and caring for a person you love diagnosed with breast cancer with others who understand.
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Most recent: newly diagnosed partner... tips as we start this care journey? by vidal1993
March 2022
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A place where family members, caregivers, and loved ones of people having a Stage IV (metastatic) diagnosis can share, discuss, and support one another through the tough times unique to this diagnosis.
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Most recent: My Biggest Fear Came True - Help by Upstreaming
August 2022
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Managing high recurrence risk or high risk of developing a second breast cancer.
260 discussions
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Most recent: ROLL CALL ---- High risk oncodx and chose no chemotherapy by Meow13
August 2022
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A place for Latinas/Hispanics with a breast cancer diagnosis to connect.
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Most recent: Black & Hispanic Women May Have Higher Risk of Lymphedema by Moderators
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A special and safe place for the LGBTQ community diagnosed with breast cancer to connect.
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Most recent: Any other queer community members on here lately? by jh40
August 2022
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Honor those who have passed.
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Most recent: In Memoriam List from the BCO Community by KBL
September 2022
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A place for members, in similar geographic areas, to connect for support, local resources and referrals as well a place to meet up within the community virtually.
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Find other members near you for medical recommendations, meet-ups, or other local needs.
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Most recent: whatsapp:+971569616647 Get toefl,testdaf certificate online by Anonymous
March 2015
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Meet other women who are similar in age and dealing with age-appropriate issues.
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Most recent: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc? by keywestfan
September 2022
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Singles with breast cancer who want to connect.
177 discussions
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Most recent: Single life after a mastectomy by NotBrokenJustBent
June 2022
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Connect with those under 40 who have been diagnosed.
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Most recent: Any young BC patients/survivors who haven't had kids? by Fukcancer
July 2022
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Expand for more options.Discussions for Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis
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Meet others who have breast cancer but also have another health diagnosis/comorbidity such as another cancer, diabetes, MS, bipolar disorder, HIV or AIDS, Parkinson''s Disorder, schizophrenia, etc.
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Expand for more options.Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for DCIS.
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Most recent: Delaying surgery to "shrink" DCIS with letrazole? by Jelson
September 2022
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Meet others with this diagnosis.
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Most recent: After DCIS, About 1 in 5 Invasive BCs Unrelated to Original DCIS by Moderators
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ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CHEK2, NBN, NF1, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, STK11, TP53, mismatch repair genes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM), and VUS (variants of unknown significance)
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Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IBC. Posting pictures of symptoms is prohibited per our Community Rules -- you are encouraged to seek medical advice from your doctor in the event of any concerns.
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Most recent: IBC lounge: roll call, support and just a good place to hang out by LW422
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for IDC.
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Most recent: Nipple Reconstruction or 3D Tattoo only? by Maryjv
September 2022
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Meet others who are just facing the diagnosis of a recurrence of breast cancer or metastatic (advanced) disease. You are NOT alone.
999 discussions
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Most recent: Any local recurrence (within few yrs) early stage despite AI? by jeanwash
September 2022
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Meet others with less common forms of breast cancer, such as Medullary carcinoma, Mucinous carcinoma (colloid carcinoma), Papillary carcinoma, Cribriform carcinoma, Tubular carcinoma, Metaplastic tumors, Paget''s disease, Phyllodes tumor, Adenoid cystic carcinomas and Angiosarcoma.
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Most recent: Invasive micropapillary carcinoma by ranger123
September 2022
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Expand for more options.For men who have been diagnosed or are at high risk.
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Most recent: EVERY REVOLUTION NEEDS A MANIFESTO by ThreeTree
July 2022
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Join others to talk about Metaplastic Breast Cancer, or MpBC, a sub-type of breast cancer. This forum will be moderated by volunteers of The Metaplastic Breast Cancer Global Alliance.
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Most recent: Welcome to our Metaplastic Breast Cancer Forum! Say Hi Below... by Rosiecat
December 2021
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Expand for more options.A unique forum ONLY for those trying to live well and/or trying to die well.
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Most recent: Guidelines Provide Individualized Palliative Care for MBC by Moderators
May 2009
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Expand for more options.For those confronting a new primary diagnosis or undergoing treatment.
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Most recent: New diagnosis 2 years after first diagnosis by Moderators
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Meet other members with a Stage I breast cancer diagnosis to share information and support.
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Expand for more options.Meet, share and support others with Stage II Breast Cancer
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Most recent: Stage IIb and 5+ years out, anyone? by BrinkOfEternity
September 2022
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Please respect that this forum is for members with stage IV/metastatic breast cancer ONLY. There is a separate forum for caregivers and friends: Caring for Someone with Stage IV or Mets.
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Topics here are started by members with a Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis, but open to all members to contribute to discussions. Please note that there is a separate forum, Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY, where topics are open only to those members.
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Most recent: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer by mara51506
September 2022
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A place to discuss the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on you and the ones you love.
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A place to donate & trade breast cancer items free of charge (e.g. head covers, mastectomy products, swimwear, breast cancer support products). No money may be exchanged, even for shipping. All mailing addresses must be shared via private message & no phone numbers exchanged.
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Share your research articles, interpretations and experiences here. Let us know how these studies affect you and your decisions.
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Most recent: Breastcancer.org Podcasts: Experts discuss research & issues by Moderators
September 2022
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Employment, insurance, and financial concerns are common. Meet others here to discuss and for support.
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Most recent: BC, workplace accommodations, EEO/discrimination, etc by Lumpie
August 2022
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A comforting place to discuss planning a family, fertility concerns, parenting children, or relationship issues with partners, siblings, or parents following a diagnosis.
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765 comments
Most recent: Giving Birth After Breast Cancer Doesn't Affect Survival by Moderators
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Expand for more options.Dealing with kids, partners and parents when you have breast cancer.
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Share pictures and stories of the four-legged friends who make your day-to-day lives better!
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Expand for more options.Breast cancer is no laughing matter, but sometimes a good joke or a game is the best medicine.
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Meet and support others who are affected by these issues around anxiety, depression, and other emotional effects.
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A place to share our 'healthier'" recipes and food tips for everyday life.
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Most recent: ASCO: Guidelines on Exercise, Diet, & Weight Mgmnt During Tx by Moderators
August 2017
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Expand for more options.Book reviews, favorite web sites, products, articles.
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Most recent: Genderless Breast Cancer Research: We Need More by Traveltext
July 2022
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A safe place to talk candidly about how your romantic relationships and/or your sex life has changed following your diagnosis and treatment.
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A place to talk about how your diagnosis has affected you after active treatment ends. Discuss long-term side effects, fears and joys, silver linings and other ways your diagnosis has impacted your life.
108 discussions
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Most recent: Well HERE's a freaky story... by oldladyblue
August 2022
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Expand for more options.Dedicated to the civil discussion of news and politics. All views on politics and other subject matter are welcome. Expected in this forum are political differences but personal respect.
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Most recent: Positive Obama supporter thread take 4 by justanna
February 2009
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Conversations about exercise, diet, and getting back in shape after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Expand for more options.Discussions for Moving On & Finding Inspiration After Breast Cancer
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For those who have met on Breastcancer.org and want to continue growing their cybersibling friendships beyond cancer.
394 discussions
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Most recent: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy! by spookiesmom2
September 2022
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Managing life after a breast cancer diagnosis, including rediscovering intimacy, coping with fear of recurrence, reconnecting relationships, sharing hobbies and interests, and finding inspiration in daily life.
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Most recent: Is anyone else an atheist with BC besides me? by ThreeTree
September 2022
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A safe place to find comfort in and share words of prayer, healing, and encouragement.
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Share your personal story, diagnosis, and treatment path, and stories of survival, hope, and success to encourage and inspire others!
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Most recent: Considering preventative mastectomy by BarelyHoldingOn
September 2022
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For those who are experiencing symptoms or received concerning test results, but haven''t been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Most recent: Two-month wait for callback mammogram by Maggie15
September 2022
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Request new or improved features, report bugs, and view upcoming changes. Directly share constructive feedback at comments@breastcancer.org.
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Most recent: Post your tech glitches, errors, issues, etc. here. by MinusTwo
September 2022
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Moderator generated forum to present our announcements or requests, organization and website news, blog entries and podcasts. Please do not post here if you are not a Moderator. Thank you!
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Most recent: Breastcancer.org Podcasts: Listen to Experts Discuss by Moderators
August 2022
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Research proposals and/or requests posted here by members have been reviewed and approved by the Moderator Team, but not associated with Breastcancer.org.
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Most recent: Research Study on Your Experiences (paid $50 Amazon gc) by DB_21
March 2022
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Expand for more options.Discussions for Tests, Treatments & Side Effects
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This forum is a safe, judgement-free place to discuss Alternative medicine. Alternative medicine refers to treatments that are used INSTEAD of standard, evidence-based treatment. Breastcancer.org does NOT recommend or endorse alternative medicine.
586 discussions
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Most recent: Treating estrogen responsive cancer naturally by JinnyNH
September 2022
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Talk with others about bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis, and ways to keep your bones strong
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Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
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Most recent: Seeking DIEP recovery stories by serendipity09
September 2022
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Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
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Most recent: Starting chemo September 2022? by mvspaulding
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Complementary medicine refers to treatments that are used WITH standard treatment. Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person.
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Share with and support others all waiting for test results from CAT scan, PET scan, Oncotype tests, Mammaprint, FISH, IHC, and other diagnostic tests.
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This is a safe place to share your experiences of others considering or on hormonal treatment.
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Most recent: To continue with hormonal therapy beyond 5 years or not by ruthbru
September 2022
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Discuss your experiences with the benefits, risks, and side effects of immunotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
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Most recent: Herceptin and Perjeta side effects after chemotherapy. by bakerb
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Discuss prostheses, swimsuits, bras, and other options for women not having reconstruction or waiting for reconstruction.
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Most recent: Anyone in Denver Want to Walk With Me 10/16? by Rah2464
September 2022
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Talk with other about how to lower your risk of lymphedema and how to manage it if you''ve been diagnosed.
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Most recent: LYMPHA (Lymphovenous Bypass) Procedure With Mastectomy? by Mavericksmom
September 2022
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Most recent: Treatment Zoom Meetup (Thursdays) place to keep chatting by Moderators
September 2022
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Share important questions and provide support to others experiencing breast cancer and treatment-related pain.
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What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
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Most recent: Starting Radiation October 2019 by petite1
September 2022
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Expand for more options.Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
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Most recent: September surgery scheduled and need to chat? by Mavericksmom
September 2022
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Share accomplishments, milestones, goals of community members, family members or yourself.
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Most recent: CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Let's make an art gallery! by Aussie-Cat
September 2022
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How-to Tips, Community Rules, and What to Do if You''ve Just Been Diagnosed. MODS and ADMINS only topics here.
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