Topic: African American Women & Triple Negative Status

Feb 11, 2012 09:32 PM, edited Feb 11, 2012 09:32 PM by Indomitable1

Mar 19, 2012 08:53 AM Fighter_34 wrote:

Just dropping in to say hello...

Mar 21, 2012 09:20 PM Deborahann wrote:

Hello all,

I've been away for a couple of years!! Geez, I didn't realize until I actually did an accounting of my time how long it has been!

Update: I'm doing well.  I'm approaching my 8th year of survivorship.  Unfortunately, I'm currently battling uterine firboids.  I have a surgical consult tomorrow to decide which treatment plan to select. 

 Life is good!

Mar 22, 2012 09:37 AM, edited Mar 26, 2012 12:10 PM by Fighter_34

DeborahAnn it is so refreshing to see a long term AA TNBC survivor. May GOD continue to bless you.

Mar 31, 2012 08:27 AM dtholden wrote:

Hello Ladies.

I just completed my DIEP free flap surgery a couple of weeks ago and recovery is going well.   My chemo treatments of 4 months prior to my surgery went well with mnimal side effects.   I am feeling very good....walking twice a day, eating super healthy...not taking any meds due to almost no pain...just a tad bit sore at times.  I am simply amazed on how well I am feeling after such a major surgery.  

Even though I was diagnosed Triple Negative, I feel blessed that things have gone so well and I hold to the belief that I will not have a reoccurrence.  I live in the moment ...enjoy each day to the fullest...I know that I must die one day but it won't be anytime soon :-)

You are all strong warriors...and I believe that we will all share a "truimph of spirt" over this adversity once we complete our surgeries, treatments and get on with living and loving our lives! 

Everyone stay blessed and strong!

Denise

Apr 3, 2012 01:29 PM Fighter_34 wrote:

Had a great weekend ladies. Rolled around in the grass with the kids. I just love the smell of fresh cut grass!

Life is finally looking up and settling down. Claiming the victory and pressing forward.

Apr 17, 2012 12:27 PM Indomitable1 wrote:

Amen!

Apr 26, 2012 06:20 PM Jaebon wrote:

Hello Everyone.

Im new to this forum. I was just recently diagnosed with Triple Negative BC on 3/22/12. I orignally was diagnosed with DCIS in Jan 2012 and had a mastectomy in March 2012. It wasnt until the surgery that the found a tumor and I was then diagnosed with TN.  I am 37 with a wonderful husband,supportive family and friends and two children.

I just started my chemo on April 13th and my second one is coming up on May 3rd. I will have to do 6 cycles of Taxotere and Cytoxan. So far I have had very few side affects. PRAISE GOD. I dont know how long that will be that way though. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. 

Apr 26, 2012 09:16 PM Jaebon wrote:

Thank you so much Patoo.

May 23, 2012 12:13 AM Victoria3N wrote:

Hi all, yesterday I was told I'm TN. Had a clean mammogram in January and in April was told I have breast cancer, what a shock. My emotions are off the chart. They want to start Chemo June 6th.

It's great to see the great success here. I am truly happy you all are doing well.

Take care.

May 24, 2012 11:21 PM patoo wrote:

Hi Victoria3N.  Yes, this beast does take us by surprise but we can be thankful that so many advances have been made over the years.  This also gives us the opportunity to take inventory of our lifestyle and make changes to do all we can to help ourselves maintain our health.  Please don't hesitate to lurk, post and send private messages to people on these threads as most are very supportive and many of your questions can be answered by your sisters here (not medical advice).

Fighter_34, have fun in VA beach.  My family has rented a beach house there for a week several summers over the last 15 years.

Jun 6, 2012 09:33 AM, edited Jun 6, 2012 09:33 AM by msmatanzas

Hi Lady:

I am new CP as well happy still a fighter and at 65, a gym nut with a great body YET!  i was diag with DCIS. OMG!! wthheck!!!  lol I went through a lumpectomy in March after having a petscan  my Dr took 10 nodes.  I am also her2+ and am about to take radiation next week for 6wks After my surg i debated whether chemo or any other man made treatment would save me and thus the 3 mth wait. I have had a MRI which has shown no progression so i wait in grace

I walk this journey unafraid, unbent and unbowed knowing that i was only sent here for a short while.

I love u and the way i find your outlook You my sistah are a blessing and i am glad i joined today. 

Hasta la approxima dia

Jun 10, 2012 07:34 PM Indomitable1 wrote:

Hello ladies. Just checking in.

Victoria3N & Jaebon-glad you finished your first treatments. Hang in there and don't forget to look at the Chemotherapy Survival Guide recommendations. You won't need them all but you can skim thru and pick out what's pertinent to you.

Ms. Matanzas-rest in the Lord and continue to be proactive. Your attitude is awesome-Unafraid, Unbent, Unbowed. This, too, shall pass, but you will be wiser, much more appreciative, and even stronger.

Love and Blessings to Fighter, Patoo, iLinda (wherever you are), and all our sisters who have fought or are fighting this fight.

Jul 15, 2012 03:23 PM lLinda wrote:

Hello Ladies,

It is just me, dropping in to say Hello to everyone.

Wishing all of you the best in how you are doing.

I am doing great, and will not complain!  Still go have Herceptin every 3 weeks for Preventive Meds.  I see the Dr. once every 3 months, this feels weird, and then I tell myself that God has Blessed me, not to "need to see her", I see her RN in between 1 times, however I know the Dr. is available.

Thanks everyone for the "Happy Birthdays"  I Love that Day(Valentines Day)  Its always nice to hear someone else has a Birthday on that day too.

Ok, till next time, I will keep you all in my prayers.  Everyone continue to hang in for all you are worth.  ( I see lot of new names).

Stay Blessed.

Linda C.

Jul 31, 2012 02:28 AM, edited Jul 31, 2012 02:34 AM by MRSABSOLUTELY61

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