It's just so much to take in though, so I'm not surprised you crashed out. Finding breast…, There are a number of options for stage 4 breast cancer treatment. 68046 members. Hey silvertong and lady34, absolutely brilliant to hear you’re having your ops. I'd never heard of it, but have subsequently heard of women having a combination of invasive and non- or pre-invasive BC. Receive and give support to others no longer in active treatment.

Thank you all yes the op was fine been home first Day feeling ok. No pain in the area! According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), you have the best chance of survival in the five years post-diagnosis when breast cancer is diagnosed and treated at an earlier stage. What Does It Mean to Have Scattered Fibroglandular Breast Tissue? That's good news. Well done on getting through it! Stage 4 breast cancer refers to cancer that has spread beyond the breast tissue into other areas of the body. (1) 12.4% of women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Good luck @Lady34 for the op. These numbers are based on large groups of people. Registered Office: Fifth Floor, Ibex House, 42–47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC): In recent years, women under age 50 have seen a particularly strong decline in death rates due to breast cancer, the UMMC reports. Hope you’re all having a chilled out weekend. Lots of love. Fluffball Dj 1978 etc sorry names are wrong. Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer in the Colon, Breast Cancer by the Numbers: Survival Rates by Stage, Age, and Race, Breast Cancer: Treating Arm and Shoulder Pain, the types of tissue that the cancer has affected. I developed an odd thing with the top of my thumb and sometimes the base of it. Here's hoping you have a largely side effect free experience this time. Every situation is different. I know what you mean about the fingers/toes though. Black women and white women get breast cancer at about the same rate, but black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate than white women. How many are there, and what side effects might you encounter? yes it’s the one.

What does breast cancer look like? Sending loads of love to you both - so pleased for you Xx. sorry ive been missing I joined the watsapp group and thought everyone here had too but seems not. Younger women are less likely to be diagnosed at an early stage compared to older women. There are a few general facts that are helpful to know about breast cancer prognosis. Hopefully it's less invasive than the chemo...and not long now until your operation! Mastectomy with sentinel node removal, then 2nd ol with full axillary node clearance X. when did you have your op? Omg what a trauma had no idea what it was? Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States (some kinds of skin cancer are the most common). Turn on suggestions ... December 2019 Chemo Starters Hi everyone . © 2019 Breast Cancer Now. I’m getting anxious about my op on the 6th it’s not a mastectomy just a reduction so I convinced myself there’s no need for anxiety, That's great news about the grapefruit and pomegranate! They don’t tell the whole story. Madcatlady thank you for thinking of me I love how we all connect even though we’re at different stages. A day to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. ». National Cancer Institute: “Understanding Cancer Prognosis,” “Cancer of the Female Breast (Invasive), SEER Relative Survival (Percent) By Year of Diagnosis, All Races, Females, All Ages,” “Cancer Stat Facts: Female Breast Cancer, At a Glance.”, American Cancer Society: “Survival Rates for Breast Cancer,” “Cancer Facts & Figures 2020,” “Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2019-2020.”, American Society of Clinical Oncology: “Breast Cancer: Statistics,” “Breast Cancer: Stages.”. Fingers crossed the echo shows clear and the radiographer is right. That's eased off now though (after about a week). Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.

Most breast cancers begin in the lobules (milk glands) or in the ducts that connect the lobules to the nipple. The 5-year relative survival rate is 86%. The coffee lounge is a cancer free space to chat and connect. Registered Office: Fifth Floor, Ibex House, 42–47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY. You're bound to be anxious; you've had a long time to think about surgery, whereas mine were done before chemo. Talk to other people undergoing treatment for breast cancer. We’ll show you breast cancer pictures to help you identify any physical traits of the condition. Lady34 virtual from everyone round you for tomorrow Shi xx. That’s why our research focuses entirely on breast cancer. Thanks to this research and the invaluable work of our researchers, working on over 85 cutting-edge projects, more people are surviving breast cancer than ever before. Is that normal. Especially with everything that’s going on with cv on top. I had a line across my breast, but it wasn't visible once I was wearing a bra, and one in the underarm area. Are you all on the Facebook group. The highest stage (stage IV) is any cancer with metastases (M1), no matter the size of the tumor, the lymph node status or other factors. This World Cancer Day, you can make a difference and help make life-saving research happen.

Your doctor may call this your prognosis. All rights reserved. Breast Cancer Now Forum. Survival rates for breast cancer are based on studies of many patients with the condition. Welcome to our Forum. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I know what you mean...it's a scary time. The radiographer said it all looked fine, so hopefully that's the case. I'll take all the top tips for getting through this next step of my journey! The great thing is we all understand each other's worries, queries, highs and lows. The stage of your breast cancer when you’re diagnosed plays an important role in your prognosis.

I’ve just had my 4th Herceptin and all have been by injection. For instance, it may be surprising that women with localized breast cancer who are younger than 50 have a lower 5-year relative survival rate then women ages 50 and up.

These numbers represent real women and men.

Breast Cancer Now is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (9347608) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1160558), Scotland (SC045584) and Isle of Man (1200). Talk to others with a diagnosis of secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Breast Cancer Now is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (9347608) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1160558), Scotland (SC045584) and Isle of Man (1200). Every day around 150 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Take it steady; you'll soon be able to enjoy that view... Lady34 - no pain is good! This means the numbers are based on women who were found to have breast cancer at least 5 years ago. ... 2019. Stages of breast cancer .

Shannen Doherty shared a life update, after revealing last month that she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2019.. Sending lots of love, and hope you have a good weekend too. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. Numbness where they remove the lymph nodes is common, but does usually go off.

Find out how to get started! Pomegranate juice dressing for salad I’ve kept away from too but will have a squirt soon. Last medically reviewed on June 13, 2017. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. Follow the exercises, and also make sure you don't lift anything heavy on that side until told to. I had a covid test but it was a waste of time as she didn't go deep enough.

I’m recovering from my op not started radiotherapy yet. At least yours will give you an accurate result. I hope everything’s going ahead as planned. But keep in mind, there’s no person or number that can exactly predict what will happen to you. I’m so pleased it’s not a complete mastectomy which was what was originally planned. Showed up better with MRI. Statistics are averages. X. This means 90 out of 100 women are alive 5 years after they’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer. On 1 April, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now are uniting so that everyone affected by breast cancer can get the very best care and support today, and hope for the future that research will discover better ways to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. Good luck @Silvertong, what day is your op next week? Im feeling such a mix of emotions. Is that from finishing up on the chemo side or because coronavirus has changed things? Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2019-2020 1 Breast Cancer Basic Facts What is breast cancer? Some of the things they will think about include: A key part of making a prognosis is looking at survival rates. Has anyone had a covid test. How are you feeling about it? Now, she’s in two years remission and doing well. Because survival rates are higher in the early stages of breast cancer, early diagnosis and treatment is crucial. Facts About Breast Cancer In The United States In 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 48,530 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. Hard to tell which bits are related specifically to the procedure and what is cumulative chemo or symptoms of lockdown. Day patient only. Registered Office: Fifth Floor, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY. If you’ve been told that you have metastatic breast cancer, this means that the cancer has advanced to what’s known as stage 4. It's another big step along the road. Regional breast cancer has spread to nearby tissue or. sleeping on your back is surprisingly difficult. I came home from the hospital yesterday and fell asleep from exhaustion I couldn’t digest all the information plus that my chemo is done plus given an anti body appointment next week too. Only thing I can say is that it was a lot more straightforward than I expected xx, Wow Silvertong same here Woosh and I was pre-oped for operation on 6th May. I'm about to start Kadcyla though which seems to be part targeted therapy and part chemo so I'll still hang out here a while. Registered Office: Fifth Floor, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY. I've had the lumpectomy and then the mastectomy, so something that sounds sort of halfway between seems a good compromise in removing what they need without being too invasive. So relieved to be up and about. A space to share concerns about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Thinking of you Xxx. En español | When Patti Tucker finished her breast cancer treatment four years ago, she assumed that, for the most part, her life would resume as normal..

Does anyone know if we can have them now even if on anti body treatment? Ask your doctor to explain cancer survival statistics and how they may apply to your situation. Speak soon xx, Good luck tomorrow lady34. The American Cancer Society relies on information from the SEER* database, maintained by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), to provide survival statistics for different types of cancer.

In the case of breast cancer, receiving a stage 4 diagnosis may mean the cancer has reached organs outside of the breasts, such as your bones, lungs, liver, or even your brain.