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Hi, diagnosed with tnbc middle of August, had surgery and starting EC-T chemo this Sunday followed by radiotherapy. So things moving along. However, I have asked about genetic testing as I don't fit in the more usual type of person getting this type...
Hi I have triple negative breast cancer. I have developed a skin rash ( not itchy , just bump red rash ) under one of my under arms any one have this happen? and what did you have to do? rhey gave me a fungal cream- it didn’t help. for...
Hi, I had my lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy for tnbc 6th September and due to doctors and consultants strikes coming soon my appointment for the results is 27 October. Panic- if margins and lymph node are not clear how much could the cancer...
Hi all, Hope this Monday treats you well TNBC diagnosed back of May 2023 29mm grade 3, 12 weeks 4 cycles weekly of carboplatin and Paclitaxel with 3 weekly pembrolizumb. Very lucky for side effects to be minimal. (The menopause is giving me more...
Does anyone else feel in limbo, have finished all treatments and had surgery for TNBC, wonderful outcome, still suffer from terrible exhaustion and fatigue. Starting to think of going back to work money very tight but just do not feel ready within myself...
Hiya, This is my first post on a blog and found that choosing a name was the first challenge, I love to snowboard and the mountains, a Betty is slang for a female snowboarder. Sure I’ll regret the choice!!! Onto the cancer stuff, I’m 53 and am currently...
I’ve just had a lumpectomy but now doubting myself and just want to know if anyone’s been thru this and asked for a mastectomy as well
Hi I'm a 36 year old female in the UK, diagnosed with tnbc in May 23. Stage 2, grade 3. There is a second tumour but it seems to be contained in one breast. I have started the chemotherapy and immunotherapy up front to be followed by surgery in the...
Am eager to hear from other women who have had or are undergoing treatment. I was diagnosed with TNBC 2 years ago and had alternative treatments but am noe starting chemo
Hi all, I was diagnosed with TNBC back in June in my right breast, Stage 2 and in my lymph nodes. I have just started cycle 4 of PC and immunotherapy. In the last week I've experienced aches in both armpits and then shooting pains down into both of...
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