I've just been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer for the 3rd time in so many years.
It started in my left breast and 2 lymph nodes in 2018, then it came back in the same place in 2019 so I had a full nodes clearance and mastectomy and reconstruction January this year.
September this year I had a reduction on the right side and an mri on my heart (as I changed to her2 positive in cancer number 2) showed up 2 swollen lymph nodes due to the operation but they turned out to be cancerous.
I'm now waiting to see what treatment I'm having as her2 is borderline again but standard chemotherapy didn't work for me.
I'm 41 and very fit other than this. I've had 17 chemo's and radiotherapy in the past.
Any triple negative positive stories anyone has would really help me at the moment as I'm struggling mentally so much now and positively has gone completely and I've been so positive the past 2 and a half years
Thank you in advance everyone
Karen
Hi Karen
It's no wonder you're struggling having recently been diagnosed with TNBC for the third time. I can't help with any positive stories for you, as I had a different type of cancer, but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet.
I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you also post this in the triple negative breast cancer group which I can see you're a member of. If you'd like to do this, clicking on the link I've created will take you straight there.
x
Thanks so much latchbrook that's really kind
I've posted it on the triple negative page
I'm not very good with these things lol
Hope you're getting on OK
X
No problem
Thanks for asking after me. I'm currently on 3 monthly check-ups for my melanoma which have become telephone consultations rather than physical ones during the pandemic. It's not quite as reassuring as actually seeing someone but I know that I can see someone if I find anything worrying.
Wishing you all the best
x
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007