Hi all,
I was diagnosed with stage 1 grade 3 triple negative breast cancer 29 July 20I9, had a lumpectomy to remove a 11mm growth, 2 node biopsy removal in August, thankfully it has not spread. I Started FEC-T chemo last week.
The cancer diagnosis was hard enough to take in, but they said the tumor was very small, probably responding to a hormone and I would have injections to block the hormones, radiation and tablets for next 5-10 years.
So I got into a state when they told me it was a triple negative tumor - no initial targeted treatment, and I had to have chemo then no ongoing targeted treatment. Everyone I was able to communicate with with a BC diagnosis past or present had a hormone responsive one so I felt very alone, also an innocent comment before I had my final insults indicated that TNBC was a bad one.
I done some research, looked at the private testing research lab in Cambridge, but I was then referred for genetic testing as it is in both blood lines of my parents. I also asked for an additional appointment to question my oncology consultant about treatment decisions made in my absence. (MDT). The consultant agreed to see me and went through all my listed queries, explained my pathology report, and explained a lot more than a regular appointment slot allows. This meeting informed me about NHS protocal in these matters, helped me to understand why I needed chemo and gave me more detailed info, in turn I felt more in control and better understood my treatment needs now and my responsibility to healing my body now and survival now and in the future. The consultant did say she admired my insistence on answers to my research queries and could see it made a difference to my acceptance of needing chemo.
I am using this chapter in my life to accept that my body is telling me it is out of balance to effectively fight off malfunctioning cells. With chemo to evict any hiding sleeping cells, I have to look after my diet, remove negative emotional /stress baggage, increase exercise regimes. This dark journey is testing my core strengths, but ultimately building a stronger me, with a purpose .
TNBC
Its really comforting to find this group. 
Hello script fan
Thank you for your encouragement . I can see from your profile that you went through alot to evict the intruder .
I am determined that with the initial standard medical treatment and personal understanding of positive body and mind influences, i can kick this thing to the curb
How did you get on with the chemo, I have been fine 14 days into my first cycle just runny eyes,nose and a little bunged up.
Hi Bluebell
Thank you for your reply.
I had my 2nd FEC yesterday. I hoping it goes well as my first - no major side effects. I have heard a few times that the Docetaxel is harder, but then I was also told I would be knocked down with my 1st chemo. b ut as i am finding our every one reacts differently and its good to hear postinve journey outcomes.
I am more understanding and accepting of my BC diagnosis, (little squatter is not coming back), and focusing on my recovery and adjustments/ changes to help my body & improve my long term health.
Yes reply from TheScriptFan was very comforting.
Knowledge is power and power helps boost confidence and healthy morale.
