Hi…

I’ve just had a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction for my 2nd bc diagnosis for what I thought was an area of dcis.  However the pathology repot showed there was also a small area (5mm) of triple negative (first bc 7 years ago was hormone receptive).  I thought I would be told that I would now need chemo to mop up any rogue cells but due to the small size they are not recommending any.  

I just want to reassure you that a triple negative diagnosis is not as bad as it used to be - my consultant was very clear about that and said that treatments have come a long way over the last few years.  From what I have read, many women continue to lead healthy lives for many years after treatment for triple negative bc.

I agree that you should stay away from Dr Google as the information is very often out of date.

Wishing you all the best xx

Thank you for the reply.

i genuinely feel so terrified and lost. I have a daughter and im just not ready to leave her. Im terrified of the scans and what they may show and how I’ll cope with that. 

x

Thank you for the reply.

i genuinely feel so terrified and lost. I have a daughter and im just not ready to leave her. Im terrified of the scans and what they may show and how I’ll cope with that. 

x

I hope you don’t have to wait too long for the results of other tests (waiting is so hard and your mind goes into overdrive).  Once you have the results and a treatment plan in place, I am sure you will begin to feel more positive as you’ll be doing something to get rid of it.  I think there was another thread on here with sone ladies who are currently having treatment for triple negative - it might be worth jumping on their thread to ask them about their treatments?

xx

Thank you.

I’m just terrified they’ll see the scans and nothing can be done to help. 

I will try and have a look for it.