Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: 631 Real Stories

631 stories match breast cancer and mastectomy. 611 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

Naomi, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Naomi's Patient Story

Patient Info: Naomi, Female

After chemotherapy, mastectomy, and radiation, Naomi remained in ongoing infusion treatment while managing heart failure and other serious treatment complications. Metastatic disease was discussed in a chart note but was later rejected by her oncologist and is not treated as confirmed.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Ann, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Ann's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ann, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive; HER2-negative

Metastatic Site: peritoneum; intestines/bowel

Ann was living with metastatic invasive lobular breast cancer involving the peritoneum and bowel. After 9 months of recurrence treatment, she underwent successful ileostomy reversal and regained greater freedom to travel.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Jenna, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Jenna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jenna, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: ER-positive

Jenna completed 10 rounds of chemotherapy and double mastectomy for ER-positive breast cancer with lymph-node involvement. She was recovering, planning reconstruction, and preparing for long-term tamoxifen.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Amy, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Amy's Patient Story

Patient Info: Amy, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; HER2-negative; BRCA1/2 negative

Metastatic Site: bones

Amy learned within weeks of bilateral mastectomy that invasive lobular breast cancer had involved lymph nodes and spread to her bones, changing her diagnosis from Stage I to Stage IV.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Goodie16's Story: Grand Mal Seizure Uncovers Metastatic Breast Cancer in the Brain

Patient Info: Goodie16 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Oncotype DX recurrence score 12; ER, PR, and HER2 results not reported

Metastatic Site: brain

After removal and Gamma Knife treatment of a solitary brain metastasis, Goodie16 had a clear brain MRI in March 2016 and a PET scan showing no evidence of disease in September 2015 while continuing hormonal treatment.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Regina, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Regina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Regina Ritter, Female, 50s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: HER2-positive

Metastatic Site: Liver | Lung

At the 2013 interview, Regina was living with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer after liver metastasis at diagnosis, later recurrence, and inoperable lung metastasis treated with oral chemotherapy.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Leftfootforward, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Leftfootforward's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Leftfootforward, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: HER2-positive

Metastatic Site: Brain | Liver

Leftfootforward was diagnosed with Stage IIB HER2-positive breast cancer in 2010 and metastatic brain/liver disease in 2012; after systemic therapy, Gamma Knife, craniotomy for necrotic tissue, partial liver lobectomy, and resumed Herceptin, her latest scans showed no evidence of disease.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Carol, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Carol's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Carol, Female

Carol completed breast cancer treatment at age 30, later had 2 children, and 30 years later no longer needed Christie check-ups.

The Christie NHS
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Belén, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Belén's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Belén, Female

Belén completed mastectomy, chemotherapy through December 2007, and 5 years of hormone therapy, and later attended follow-up visits calmly and confidently.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Susana, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

BRCA Breast Cancer: Susana's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Susana, Female

Biomarkers: BRCA mutation

Susana was finishing treatment after bilateral mastectomy and delayed chemotherapy complicated by wound-healing problems and allergic reactions.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Carolina, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV BRCA Breast Cancer: Carolina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Carolina, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: BRCA mutation

Metastatic Site: Not specified

Carolina had metastatic breast cancer from the start, completed bilateral mastectomy, multiple surgeries, 6 months of chemotherapy, and 25 radiation sessions, and still had reconstructive procedures remaining.

Roche España Historias
OutcomeCare Ongoing
June, who was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

HER2-Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: June's Patient Story

Patient Info: June Lee, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: HER2-positive / elevated HER2 in recurrent treatment context

June had DCIS treated in 2005 and a 2023 left-breast recurrence with lymph node involvement; after 6 months of chemotherapy and mastectomy with lymph node removal, she continued Phesgo injections.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Danielle, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Danielle's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Danielle, Female, 60s | Stage II

Danielle was listed as cancer-free after treatment for Stage II breast cancer that included mastectomy, chemotherapy, 5 weeks of radiation, and immunotherapy.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Danièle, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Danièle's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Danièle, Female

Biomarkers: Tumor markers rose from 28 to 58 during early chemotherapy

Danièle completed FEC, cisplatin, 25 radiation sessions, and mastectomy with 18 lymph nodes removed; her surgeon said all cancer had been removed, while recovery included pain, dizziness, arm problems, and emotional distress.

Chimio-Pratique (Blog)
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
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Breast Cancer

Hormone-dependent bifocal invasive lobular breast cancer with nodule disappearance after follow-up

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Hormone-dependent; grade II

A 59-year-old patient with hormone-dependent grade II bifocal invasive lobular carcinoma reported nodule shrinkage after 9 months and disappearance of both nodules on ultrasound and mammogram after 12 months, while continuing 3-monthly monitoring.

Cancer et Métabolisme
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Cindy-Anne, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Cindy-Anne's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Cindy-Anne Manoo, Female, 40s

Cindy-Anne completed mastectomy with reconstruction, second surgery, chemotherapy, and 15 radiation sessions after her initial Stage I breast cancer surgery was followed by positive lymph-node and margin findings.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Stephanie, who was diagnosed with Stage II Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage II BRCA1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Stephanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stephanie Hargis, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

Biomarkers: ER-negative; PR-negative; HER2-negative; BRCA1 mutation

Stephanie had Stage II triple-negative breast cancer with BRCA1 mutation, then a local recurrence in April 2023 without distant spread; after surgery, chemotherapy, Keytruda, radiation, and Lynparza, she remained in ongoing post-recurrence treatment.

BreastCancer.org (ES)
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Doris, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Doris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Doris Teller, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer

Doris completed 17 months of breast cancer treatment, returned to work for financial stability, recovered from lymphoedema, and continued to manage reconstruction asymmetry and memory changes after treatment.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Claudia, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Claudia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Claudia Kressmann, Female, 50s

Claudia completed mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, later had autologous fat-tissue reconstruction, and became active in breast cancer support work after regaining confidence in her body.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Waltraud, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Waltraud's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Waltraud Amann, Female, 60s

Waltraud lived more than 18 years after her first breast cancer, experienced a right-axillary recurrence, returned to work through a gradual model, and managed long-term lymphoedema and menopausal symptoms during survivorship.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Helga, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Helga's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Helga Dietrich, Female, 60s

By the time Helga was 60, she had completed treatment for recurrent breast cancer, later underwent DIEP flap reconstruction 10 years after mastectomy, and remained active in self-help and family life.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Marie-Ève, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Marie-Ève's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Marie-Ève, Female

Marie-Ève described being cured and in excellent health 16 years after breast cancer treatment that included chemotherapy, mastectomy, radiation, reconstruction, and hormone therapy.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED