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Triple negative diagnosis - concerned treatment starting too late

Bambi42
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Hi - my mum was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer on the 8th December but is not due to start her chemo until 24th January - I am concerned that as this a very aggressive cancer and already in 2 nodes under her arm that this is a long time she has been waiting. Did anyone else wait 6 weeks for chemo? Sadly she didn’t tell us until two weeks ago so couldn’t help her to try and get treatment sooner. She was unfortunate with Christmas time in between. I am not sure why it has taken so long though. She only had her MRI last week (the 18th jan) and no CT yet to see if it has spread. Absolutely terrified of what’s to come - anyone had a similar experience - thanks in advance 

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    HI Bambi,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis and I can understand your concerns. As you can see from other replies, the waiting time for treatment to start is fairly normal. When there is a need for additional MRI or CT scans this delays things, but these additional tests are often needed with Triple Negative. She is obviously a brave lady to have kept her diagnosis a secret over the Christmas period and I wish her well with her treatment. I am sure that she will feel much happier in herself, now that she has told you and knows that you are there to support her through this.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how your mum gets on. We are always here for you both.

    Kind regards,


    Jolamine xx

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    HI Bambi,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis and I can understand your concerns. As you can see from other replies, the waiting time for treatment to start is fairly normal. When there is a need for additional MRI or CT scans this delays things, but these additional tests are often needed with Triple Negative. She is obviously a brave lady to have kept her diagnosis a secret over the Christmas period and I wish her well with her treatment. I am sure that she will feel much happier in herself, now that she has told you and knows that you are there to support her through this.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how your mum gets on. We are always here for you both.

    Kind regards,


    Jolamine xx

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