TNBC DIAGNOSED AT AGE 50

Hello, I’m in a similar position. I’m  51 and was diagnosed with TNBC at the end of October. I’m having chemo first EC and then paclitaxel/carboplatin for 6 cycles to shrink tumour before full mastectomy. I’ve been really lucky and tolerated chemo well so far but haven’t seen any reduction in tumour yet. I think it’s going to be a long journey so just taking it one day at a time. Wishing you all the best.

Hello again. Thank you for replying. May I ask is full mastectomy a decision you have made or has it been recommended by your breast surgeon, because I have been advised wide local excision with sentinel lymph node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. I hope and pray that you recover fully and wish you all the very best. 

Hello again TNBC50, initially there was some discussion about a lumpectomy but the size of my tumour 6cm means that a full mastectomy will be necessary. I must admit I’ve found it hard mentally not to have surgery right away as that would be my instinct. Treatment will be different for us all depending on our situation, but I’m lucky to have an excellent team looking after me. All the best to you too.