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Jessica’s BRCA2 Genetic Mutation Led Her to Catch Her HR+ Breast Cancer Early
Jessica L., Breast Cancer, HR+, BRCA2+ Symptoms: None; discovered during a screening mammogram Treatments: Surgeries (full mastectomy, breast reconstruction, breast revision surgery, salpingectomy, single oophorectomy)
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From Hip Pain to Metastatic Breast Cancer: How Mom and Teacher Erica Shows Up for ALL of Her Kids
Erica H., Breast Cancer, Stage 4 (Metastatic), HR+, HER2- Symptoms: Appearance of lump in left breast, severe pain in hip, ribs, spine, and shoulder blade Treatments: Surgeries (double mastectomy, reconstruction), chemotherapy, cold caps, radiation therapy, hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitor, letrozole), targeted therapy (CDK4/6 inhibitor, ribociclib), integrative care
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From Breast Surgeon to Breast Cancer Patient: Liz O’Riordan’s Surreal Story
Liz O’Riordan, Mixed Ductal-Lobular Breast Cancer (MDLC) Symptom: Appearance of lump in breast Treatments: Chemotherapy, surgeries (lumpectomy, breast reconstruction, mastectomy), radiation therapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy
