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Hi Ardmhor,

I'd just thought I'd say hello, even though I can't answer your question, I suspect I'll soon be following closely. I had surgery 4 weeks ago and now waiting for lymph node biopsy results and then the fun will begin! You could try posted your message on the main Breast Cancer forum as there are more people on there. I hope Thursday goes ok for you, fingers and toes crossed x

Hi Ardmhor

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with TNBC. I would talk to your chemo nurse when you go in for your chemo on Thursday and they will be able to advice you.

Wishing you the best of luck with your treatment.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi Julzee, thanks for replying to my post. Im sorry you have had surgery I  hope you are feeling better and all is well on the biopsy results. Did you have chemo before surgery? I have been told that I will have chemo, surgery, radiotherapy and maybe more chemo. My fingers and toes are crossed for you too. :) x

Thanks Daisey53, for your kind welcome,  I will ask on Thursday if they can advise. all the best.  :) 

Hi Ardmhor, it's been a while since I've been on here, busy with work and got a call last week from my consultant. I had surgery before Chemo and when I asked why, he said that as the tumour was 15mm they felt it was small enough to remove without too much damage to my boob. Now waiting for Oncology appointment for Chemo plan and then Radiotherapy. They didn't find anything in Lymph nodes but as it was a high grade tumor, needs Chemo. I'm currently cramming in work and family before my Chemo challenge! How are you coping?

Julzee x

Hi, My first hello here, glad I found you.

This is my 2nd  bout of TNBC.

I had my first diagnosis 3 years ago, had a lumpectomy, right breast, followed by radiotherapy, and stupidly thought it wouldn't happen again, but here I am.. I'm 78, at my last yearly mammogram in June I was called back, expecting just dense tissue, it was a surprise to get the TNBC diagnosis, but getting used to it now.

Sor far I have had a biopsy, and yesterday, another biopsy, lymph glands and breast, followed by a CT Scan, and have a telephone consultation with my consultant next week

.My family are supportive, and a friends text of 'you can do this -you're a pro', was my favourite, so I'm trying to live up to that. My moods constantly change, not just by the day, but almost every half hour, from Zen like acceptance, to panic, anger and feeling doomed and catastrophising everything, to almost forgetting.

I thought this time knowing the ropes I'd be better, but the same old doubts crop up , I remember how once I had the op and radiotherapy everything seemed better, this is spurring me on to accept every step along the way till I get there.

I'm hoping the wait for surgery won't be long, but suspect it might, I want the thing gone, not blessed with patience, but still have hope.

Thanks all for being here, this site has reminded me that I'm not alone.

Any advice, tips, experiences very welcome.

Hi Gwenyth

Welcome to the forum and sorry that you have been diagnosed with TNBC for the second time. 

I found keeping myself busy doing the things that I love doing like reading and going for walks with my dog helped get me though my cancer diagnosis.  I was diagnosed with TNBC last year and after having 8 cycles of chemo, surgery and radiotherapy I'm now in remission.

Best of luck with your appointment next week and with whatever treatments your medical team decide to give you

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi Daisy53

Thanks for your reply.

I find walking my dog helps keep me sane. Just doing something really helps doesn't it, and I must start reading again.

Well done for your remission after your long course of treatments, that's great news.

There is so much going on with all the diagnosis and discussions it can get confusing, but worth it all to get a good result.

Best wishes

Gwenyth