Hi Maggyanne,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and existing health issues. I am not a doctor  but I understand that chemo can cause further heart complications, for those who already have coronary problems. This is probably why your care team have advised against it. Unfortunately, none of us can predict whether or not your cancer is likely to re-occur, but here's hoping that it won't. The best person to ask about the chances is your consultant.

The possibility of reoccurrence is something that anyone with cancer has to learn to live with. You will be monitored regularly and will catch it quickly, if this should happen. I have had 2 bouts within a year of one another and I am still leading a busy and fulfilling life 14 years from diagnosis.

I am delighted to hear that all is clear after your surgery and that there is no lymph node involvement. I hope that you are recovering well from your surgery.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you for replying.  
I did know that a triple negative diagnosis is a more aggressive, quicker growing, more chance of reoccurrence 

and in most cases has to be treated more aggressively. 
So I was very sceptical myself of whether I would survive the chemo, with all my problems and queried the outcome

The consultant took the decision out of my hands at next appointment  He said the risks to you of chemo far out way the benefits,  and there could have been numerous serious complications

I am relieved  in one way but a part of me wonders if I have been left to see what happens 

margaret

Thank you Jolamine

Your reply is reassuring and given my age (although I am active and fit)

it may never reoccur in my lifetime, hopefully

I wish you well in your future health