Hi,
been a while since I logged in. Looking for the benefit of experience. Last round of chemo next week. Had a telephone consultation with oncologist today to see how things are going and to advise me on next steps, being mri then surgery. I am still feel the lump but doesn’t feel as big or has hard. Was diagnosed as early TNBC, when I asked if the lump was still there what that meant for me was told would depend on results when what remains is removed. To be be honest I’m not actually sure what I heard next, I’m terms of what’s deemed a success and what isn’t. Can anyone with same experience help please!
I feel your stresses.
I had chemo and could still feel the lump. It then began to grow again.
I had a mastectomy and they said they have got it all with 7mm clear margins.
I just hope and try not to worry. Which is easier said then done.
I guess when you’ve been diagnosed, you’re probably going to have health anxiety.
xx
Hi Jay Jay
I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum. I was diagnosed with TNBC nearly 5 years ago and after having chemo and an operation they found there was still some cancer left behind so my oncologist put me on Chemo tablets for 6 months, two week on and one week off. I also had Radiotherapy for three weeks. Obviously if there is some cancer left the treatment wasn't a complete success, but that doesn't mean that you won't get better. I got through the tablets alright and apart from a small recurrence about two years ago I've been well since and I am currently cancer free.
Wishing you the best of luck with whatever comes next for you.
Best wishes
Daisy53
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