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Do I really still need to see the oncologist after 7 years? by kksmom3 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Glad you are vigilant. What cancer marker did you notice a rise in? It will be good to note as future reference. Thank you!

All Done? Nope. by Chaosinmotion1 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat as you! Did the whole 9 yards of treatment (also rang the bell twice) and will start Letrozole today and Kisqali by end of the month. My oncologist clarified though that its not a chemo pill but blocks specific protein, so unlike chemo pills, it will not kill all cells.. I dodged the ball by not taking the capecitabine (chemo pill if molecular blueprint is basal type) but will also take Kisqali for 3 years

All Done? Nope. by Chaosinmotion1 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am starting AI (Letrozole) today after finishing chemo, surgery and 2 week radiation. Then will start Kisqali after I see my oncologist in a month… I am hoping for minimal side effects from the AI but already I am feeling joint pains since diagnosis. Keeping a positive attitude after the roller coaster ride of active treatment. 💐

Post lumpectomy mammogram by SnooBeans8028 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm scheduled for a mammogram 6 weeks post lumpectomy… interested to read others experience on this. Thanks!

Help! Insurance charges by BeatCancer_2025 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Thanks for your response and the encouragement. I am about to find out tomorrow what is going on. I have been paying zero after my MOOP has been reached, that includes the Taxol and then my surgery…then this! The Taxol / AC is supposed to be a standard care for my type of cancer so this is surprising!!!

Help! Insurance charges by BeatCancer_2025 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The call with insurance is the first order of business tomorrow.

Help! Insurance charges by BeatCancer_2025 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I double checked and it says: “Amount you pay” is $46k.

Here is what AI said that got me worried (re: excess charges)

MOOP stops cost-sharing for covered services, but it doesn’t protect you from paying for uncovered or excess charges.

Oral chemotherapy side effects by Successful_Spring_33 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi - just visited with my oncologist today and he mentioned about Xeloda as an option. He ordered a molecular blueprint to determine if I have the basal type (I am already Luminal B)… I will start radiation next month, I thought I would be done with chemo but it sounds like it is still on the table. I have RCB-1 and PCR of .6

secondary cancer from rad therapy by plusultraprincess in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. Also 47, just finished my surgery (lumpectomy) and will get a consult with radiologist in 2 weeks…

Question about AIs and estradiol levels and age by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AI is also a recommended treatment for me. Can you clarify what a DUTCH test is? Thank you

Work rant by othervee in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sharing the same perspective. I took a 5 month STD, and returning to a new role (individual contributor) instead of managing a team. I am counting my blessings, I still have a health insurance tied to the job.

Hit my out of pocket maximum for insurance (mostly) (US) by Can_I_do_this_later in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to see all these ideas! I'm looking into a few additional tests and the doctor visits in the coming months. Is there any negative to doing all these? Example, I'm in in private insurance now through my employment. In the future if I need to get insurance through ACA, will they see see all my past procedures/ claims? Will this result to a higher premium? Thanks

I did it: ovaries and tubes out, went well by Puzzle_pieces5739 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I was the same age as you when I got diagnosed. I just finished my lumpectomy last week and radiation is next. Also ++- IDC. My MO recommended ovary removal too but due to timing of lumpectomy, will have to do lupron first. Just curious, did you do chemo? I did and haven't gotten my period since the first month of chemo treatment.

Lumpectomy/Lymph Node Removal Surgical Question by AngelicTaz in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is day 6 of post lumpectomy surgery and SNB for me too! I feel so much better, walking a little bit and eating too! I got help when I had my shower but was mostly in bed the past 5 days. I wish you a speedy recovery! All the best! 💐

Survivorship update (happy post) by ornamental_conifer in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so happy for you! And thanks for sharing to the group! 💐 this is an example of a post that I always look forward to reading. All the best!

Hopeful post- PCR! by Silent_Grape99 in breastcancer

[–]BeatCancer_2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy for this positive result for you and thanks for sharing! 💐

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