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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 I fully understand how you must be feeling,  I  found a lump a week before Christmas which has turned out to be triple negative breast cancer again,  3rd time for me after having a preventative double Mastectomy,  ct scan has shown it is now metastatic so it can't be cured but hopefully  can be treated,  my appointment to just see the oncologist isn't until the 16th and I feel so anxious,  sending best wishes to your Mum , hope everything goes well x

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    Oh no I am so sorry to hear this. 3rd time and after your surgery. I wish you all the best for your treatment and your appointment on the 16th. Can I ask how you know it’s metastatic - does that mean it’s in other places now? We are still waiting for my mums CT - pray it’s soon - best of luck to you 

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    Hi Bambi , I had a ct scan after the lump biopsies confirmed cancer and that was when they dropped the bombshell that it had left the breast and was in the wall of my chest so it isn't curable only treatable,  sending prayers and special thoughts to you and your mum,  it's such a scary time for you all xx

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    Hi Bambi , I had a ct scan after the lump biopsies confirmed cancer and that was when they dropped the bombshell that it had left the breast and was in the wall of my chest so it isn't curable only treatable,  sending prayers and special thoughts to you and your mum,  it's such a scary time for you all xx

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