TNBC

Hi :) I am glad you are not having too many side effects. I was diagnosed recently, still waiting for the scans and staging . Don't know what to expect and I feel like its growing really fast , I keep requesting for faster tests , some worked. Soryy just venting.

Did you follow any diet in particular for TNBC ?

Good morning.  I was diagnosed in June but didn’t have surgery until August.  Like you I was worried that it was spreading while I waited.  I needn’t have worried as they removed the tumour successfully.  They take a large area around it to test for cancer cells.  Mine was all clear and hadn’t spread to lymph nodes.  I’m now having preventative chemo.  The first one I had as too strong so they’ve now now changed it for a milder one which is much better so far.  Your oncologist will discuss any treatments they think will be best for you.  When I see mine I always write any questions or worries I want to discuss.  No I didn’t follow a particular diet but I do eat plenty of fruit and veg as I think that’s important.  Good luck and try to stay positive.  The treatments for breast cancer are brilliant. 

Just to add about my own TNBC diagnosis. I am going through two stages of chemo first (carboplatin, paclitaxel (weekly) and prembrolizumab first 3 months which started 14 Nov then every 2-3 weeks Esecond 3 months). I will have a test (ultrasound?)mid Feb to see how far the tumour in my left breast has shrunk. Surgery/lumpectomy is then planned after EC, followed by Radiotherapy. Big hugs to eryone one, hope you have a lovely Christmas break.

Good luck to you for your treatment.  I couldn’t take EC which is why I’m having Paxitaxel.  Have had 2 treatments and so far minor side effects and my hair is growing back which is a bonus. Only 10 more to go! 

Thank you for replying , it means a lot rt now .  Mine has actually reached all the lymph nodes till the collar bone so.. thank you for the suggestions . I have been eating a lot of fruits and veggies phew doing something rt . Yes I am trying to be more positive especially for my 3 children . Thank you typist and good luck to you too.