TNBC Chemo not working

Hi guys,

New here, i was diagnosed with tnbc in jan 2024, started weekly carboplatin and paclataxel aswell as 3 weekly immunotherapy, had CT scan the other week and oncologist says its not working, tumors have grown slightly so dont seem to be reacting.

She recommended surgery for masectomy (possibly double as awaiting genetic testing results) followed by treatment of sorts after pathology results.

Super nervous, please can someone tell me this has happened before and its not super rare to happen.

Any advice or experience info would be great, thankyou

  • Welcome to our forum, sweethart.

    I'm sorry to hear abour your experience. Facing a diagnosis like TNBC can be overwhelming, especially when treatment plans don't go as expected so it's completely normal to feel anxious about what lies ahead.

    What you're experiencing is not uncommon, many others have faced similar challenges with their treatments and I hope some of those here who can relate to what you're going through will be here shortly to chat with you and offer support. In the meantime it's essential to stay connected with your healthcare team and trust in their expertise as they guide you through the next steps.

    Remember to take things one day at a time and be kind to yourself. You're doing the best you can in a challenging situation, and that's incredibly brave.

    Wishing you strength and resilience as you navigate this time,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator