Triple Negative Breast Cancer

I was diagnosed with aggressive triple negative breast cancer in July. I was told it was caught early and would have preventative chemo to shrink the tumour followed by surgery and then more chemo .that time it had not spread to to the lymph nodes. It is now September and the tumour has doubled in size and is uncomfortable. I am terrified that it may have spread. I am having an MRI scan this week. My chemo starts next week. My oncologist says I have a 70% survival chance. I live on my own and am out of my mind with worry. My friends are good but have no idea of how I am feeling. I haven't seen my family as they live far away and I tell them everything is fine so that they don't worry.

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  • Hi.  I have also been diagnosed with triple negative BC.  I have had a lumpectomy and a couple of lymph nodes taken.  Mine has been caught very early and hasn’t spread to lymph nodes. I’ve been told that it’s very treatable.   I will be starting chemo soon and radiotherapy.  In the hospital that I attend there is Macmillan Room that you can visit Monday to Friday for a cuppa and chat.    I’m going to mine on Tuesday as I’ve been told they are very supportive and can give you lots of information.  Hope you’ve got one near you.  Best wishes.

  • Hi Mau, Thank you for your kind comment. I wish you all the luck with your treatment and for a successful outcome. Keep me posted. I'm not sure whether there is a Macmillan room at my hospital. I will find out later when I go for assessment tests before the start of chemo next Tuesday. Take care x

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  • Hi Mau, Thank you for your kind comment. I wish you all the luck with your treatment and for a successful outcome. Keep me posted. I'm not sure whether there is a Macmillan room at my hospital. I will find out later when I go for assessment tests before the start of chemo next Tuesday. Take care x

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