I was diagnosed with IDC with 1 lymph node mets G3 TNBC in May 2025. I've had carboplatin and paclitaxel, and EC. with immunotherapy. I had a lumpectomy with 4 lymph nodes removed in Dec. Both tumours were removed and margins were clear but the team weren't happy with how much the tumour in the lymph node had responded to treatment and have advised that there maybe residual cells in the lymph nodes that weren't touched. as a preventative measure i am having full node clearance, then radiotherapy, then capcitabine for 8 cycles because immunotherapy didn't work. Has anyone else had to go through this? A second round of chemo and surgery? I know its for the best but I'm really scared. Both for the potential lymphodema from the surgery and the side effects from the chemo. I had mentally and (almost) physically managed to get over the effects of chemo, but I'm not sure if I'm mentally strong enough to go through it again. Just the thought of it scares the hell out of me. If you've got this far thankyou!
