TNBC reoccurrence

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Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 2 grade 3 TNBC in December 2023 no lymph node involvement. 6 months of chemo, lumpectomy, 10 rounds of radiotherapy. Had no pathological response to chemotherapy so continued immunotherapy and 6 months of oral chemo Capecitabine until April 2025. Have had a few hiccups on the way including just recovering from pneumonitis following an adverse effect from the immunotherapy.  

My question is. I have found a lump just above my lumpectomy scar. I have a mammogram arranged for tomorrow. Is local reoccurrence of TNBC common? I know I’m high risk of reoccurrence but is it for stage 4 or any stage.

And one more question.i have continued pain in my collarbone and arm on my treated side. Could this be a sign of regional reoccurrence? It’s like my collarbone is bruised. No lumps. 

  • I think these questions are more for your breast and oncology teams. 

    It is always hard to know what is normal and what isn't.  

    If your team isn't helpful then Breast Cancer now has some excellent BC nurses. 

    All the best

    ricki
  • Thank you for your reply. Mammogram done so now waiting for call back to clinic for results in a couple of weeks. I will be seeing my oncologist next week also so will ask my questions then. Blush thanks