Tnbc for third time

Hi, well the last 4 years have been such an emotional stressful time, first diagnosed in January 2019 at the age of 29 with triple negative, no lymph node involvement, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. In December 2020 it was back again, a new primary tnbc, had double mastectomy and chemo. Now been diagnosed again yesterday with tnbc in lymph node under my armpit. I've got to have a PET-ct scan to see if it's anywhere else in my body. I am so scared that it's back with a vengeance this time and I might die. I'm petrified. I don't want to leave my children, partner and family. I'm in bits. I know I have to wait for the pet-ct scan to understand what needs to be done regarding surgery treatments etc. but just so scared incase it comes back that it has spread throughout my body. Anyone else been through similar experience? x

  • I'm so sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with TNBC for a third time Ellie.

    I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must have been to receive and process this news, especially after all the treatment you've had already to eliminate this, but some of our members who have been in the same position will definitely understand the thoughts and feelings you may be contending with at the moment, so you are not alone, and hopefully they will be along soon to share their experiences and advice.

    If you feel it may help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very good listeners and will do all they can to answer your questions and support you at this time.

    We're thinking of you Ellie and will have fingers crossed your PET-CT scan results will show the cancer hasn't spread.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Ellie 

    I don't have triple negative but I had breast cancer in July 

    im so sorry to read this bless you I'm sending you hugs I hope all will be ok at your scans .

    Good luck Lara x