Hi UnaPalomaBianca,

A very warm welcome to our forum, although I am so sorry to hear why you're here.

How are you coping with your diagnosis? It always comes as a shock to the system and takes a bit of getting used to. It is impossible to say what will be done at your oncology appointment. My first one was just to discuss my treatment options. As you seem to know that you are going for chemo at the end of the month, it is possible that you may get your PICC line inserted.

I hope that your appointment goes well. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks for the warm welcome.  As for coping with the diagnosis, I was very pragmatic about it, but have had the occasional nearly-weepy moment when it all feels very real.  Having the contrast injected today made me think about the details of a PICC line, and that freaks me out a bit.

Because it's triple-negative, there's no question of hormone therapy, so it sounds like we'll do some chemo, then a lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy.  I'm putting my trus in the science and the clinicians to recommend what's right.

Thanks for the warm welcome.  As for coping with the diagnosis, I was very pragmatic about it, but have had the occasional nearly-weepy moment when it all feels very real.  Having the contrast injected today made me think about the details of a PICC line, and that freaks me out a bit.

Because it's triple-negative, there's no question of hormone therapy, so it sounds like we'll do some chemo, then a lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy.  I'm putting my trus in the science and the clinicians to recommend what's right.

Sounds like we are in the same boat. Triple negative and will start chemo. Seeing doctor tomorrow.  Like you a mix of practical and overwhelmed.  We can do this. Xxx

Una & Rachel 

me and my friend both had breast cancer exactly same fine last year hers was TNBC grade 3 mine was her2 -she's doing absolutely amazing and started back to work this week 

just remember this journey is short term it's up and down I've been through it but trust me you will come out the other side smiling 

you are beautiful inside and out good luck 

stay here for chats and support when needed 

love Lara ️

Thanks Lara. I guess its just one step forward and as Una says trust in the science to be brilliant supported by as positive an attitude as possiible.  Thanks for your support and hope you and your friend are doing well xxx

HI,

We all have some weepy moments, but crying is a good stress reliever, so don't worry about it. It's the thought of the PICC line that is freaking you out, more than the reality - I'm sure that you will cope just fine with it.

Don't forget to let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Rachel,

I hope that all goes well for you tomorrow. A positive attitude in all of this certainly helps in your recovery. We all have down days, but it's how quickly we get up again that matters.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx