I have Triple Negative started on Chemo, I am just finding it difficult because with Triple Negative we can.t get rid of the Lump until the Chemo or Immuno can shrink it.  I have been told it a long haul but they will get it. Fingers crossed  Yes can thoroughly relate. 

I have Triple Negative started on Chemo, I am just finding it difficult because with Triple Negative we can.t get rid of the Lump until the Chemo or Immuno can shrink it.  I have been told it a long haul but they will get it. Fingers crossed  Yes can thoroughly relate. 

Thank goodness you found me, I was beginning to think there was nobody else with triple negative on here. I was only diagnosed yesterday so it’s all still pretty raw. They told me it’s a 2.5cm lump at grade 3 (I think that refers to the size) and like you, want to get me started on chemo asap. How are you finding the chemo sessions? I don’t really know what to expect and anything I read just terrifies me at the moment x

Your pretty much same as me., TBH the Chemo sessions are brilliant, not what your expecting to hear is it? I get mine weekly only had 2 so far, Just wear leggings that are elasticated, Please do not read anything on GOOGLE, all those articles are old and they have started using Immuno a year ago that is supposedly a game changer. 

I was going to ask you how frequently you had them - they’ve told me once every 3 weeks for 4 months but I could have heard that incorrectly (it was hard to concentrate). I don’t know what the usual time frame is but I suppose it’s different for everyone. Did you need a breast MRI at any point before your chemo? X

Yes had one, before I started Chemo as well as a Kidney function test,, my chemo is split into 2 parts i need Paclitaxel every week and carboplatin every 3 weeks, if that makes sense. 

Can I ask you how old you are? I am 60 so too old to be tested for Braca gene. 

Ah, okay. Yes, they took blood yesterday and said it was to check kidney function and I’m booked in for an MRI in a week or so - I’m not entirely sure what that’s for, perhaps to see if there’s any spread? X

I’m 42 x

Its because the MRI is to detect if there is any more activity. It does give a better image than the scan you have already have. 

My Oncologist sort of told me I am wrong age, wrong Colour, and TNBC is just plain bad luck. I feel blessed. 

Hi bumble-bee, sorry you have found yourself here. I’m not triple negative but I am grade 3 and young like you (I’m 35). I start chemo on Thursday. I had an mri just before surgery, it gives an extra clear view of both breasts and surrounding tissue, younger women apparently have denser breast tissue so it’s just to make sure they haven’t missed anything xx