It’s my first time posting here, although I have lurked and read posts on and off since I found my own cancer is incurable. My backstory is triple negative breast cancer, initially thought to be early stage, found in February 22 from a routine mammogram. What I didn’t know then was that the very small tumour had already infiltrated my bloodstream and deposited a secondary on my liver. I found this out some months later following a CT scan for other reasons. I was already well through the course of adjuvant chemo that had been recommended as a ‘mop up’ when I found out. I completed the chemo, had radiotherapy and then had the secondary destroyed by microwave ablation just before Christmas. The plan is 3-monthly scans, then Pembrolizumab immunotherapy combined with more chemo, if/when something reappears. I have the type of TNBC that has a protein that enables it to hide from the immune system, which the immunotherapy should be able to target
Family are great and supportive, although my 30 year old daughter seems to be in denial about the likely direction of this. I have been open with most people about the secondary tumour, without spelling out what it means. Most people seem to think that as it’s been destroyed, all will be well, and it doesn’t seem necessary to have a different conversation about this. All helped by the fact that I am well at the moment and no longer look like a cancer patient as my hair is regrowing well. Rocking my inner Annie Lennox, but as my son says, it’s a strong look. Occasionally someone asks me how long I have got and I just say ask me again in a couple of years.
Hoping 2023 is a good year, not just for me but for all who read this.
Hello again. I'm incredulous that people would ask how long you have. How inappropriate 
Anyway, welcome to this group.
Hi Coddfish, welcome to our group although I really do wish I'd met you elsewhere. You'll find us a very helpful, supportive and friendly bunch which I'm sure you are probably beginning to realise that already. Lovely to meet you and I expect you'll slot in nicely.
From what you say about your treatment having gone well, you're sounding very positive which is very important regarding your cancer journey. Keep it up Coddfish 
Nothing wrong with looking like Annie Lennox, one of my favourite singers, fantastic voice.
Take care and stay safe Coddfish
Tvman xx
