Gorilla12

My oncologist didn't give me taxol as I had no lymph node involvement. I know it is a little different with each person. I sent you a PM as well.

Take care.

Hi Everyone,

I am 3yrs out this last July '05, 1.5cm, triple negative no node involvement. I did dose dense AC and 33 rads. I just recently had my yearly visit with my radiation oncologist and she suggested digital mammography and and MRI in both breasts since I am cystic and have dense breasts. I am not due for my next mammogram until March 2009. The last mammogram I had in April promopted 2 biopsies in the "good" breast that were benign. I'm not sure I want to set myself up for more biopsies this coming March 2009 by adding the MRI. I know the digital mammography is very good for us dense breast girls and I get my results right away. I know my radiation oncologist is just looking out for my well being. However, my regular oncologist would be okay with just the digital mammogram. Anyway not sure what to do in March - I don't want to go through any more biopsies - they suck. Thanks for letting me vent.

By the way don't think I am not grateful to have passed the 3-year mark - I AM! My daughter just started her first year of college (I miss her) and my son is a freshman in high school. I am 44 years old, work in marketing (love my job) and have been married to a sweet man for 26 years - I know I am blessed.

God bless all of us.

Gorilla12 

Hi All,

Today is my birthday and in two more days it will be my 3-year anniversary with beating this beast!! Just wanted to share some good news  

Take care!

I am officially 3 years NED this July 2008!! Whoo-hoo no more tests until April 2008! Also, both my kids just graduated - son from 8th grade and daughter from high school. We are having a big party this weekend to celebrate!! GOD I am so happy!!!

Hi Everyone!

Well it will be 3 years for me in July 2008 and I am NED. We are celebrating my daughter's high school graduation and my son's 8th grade graduation this weekend. I remember when I was diagnosed and didn't know my prognosis I just asked God to let me see my daughter graduate high school and I did! Plus I am continuing on with LIFE and it feels wonderful! No more tests until April of 2009!

Best of luck/wishes to all of us out there.

Imagine life and then live it!!!!

Hi Everyone,

Good news, both biopsies were benign (negative). What a relief. They did both sides, so now I don't have to go for another mammogram for one year! My original diagnosis was in July 2005 so we are considering this passing my 3 year mark! One year of freedom from tests - I am going out with my 17 year old daughter tomorrow for a celebration. Whoo-hoo!!!!Thanks to everyone for their hugs, prayers and support.

Hi Everyone,

I have only posted on these boards a few times with encouraging words. I was dx in 7/05, stage 1 with AC and rads treatment. I am down to yearly mammogram (or that was the plan). I went to my regular doctor yesterday for a 6mo. f/u and damn if she didn't find a lump in the other breast. Now I go for a mammo w/ ultrasound this afternoon. It will probably turn out fine, but my mind has gone back to that dark place. Please say prayers for me and thanks.

Hi Everyone, 

Have you seen the information noted in the web-link below? It talks about the survival rates for triple negative and how they have been misinterpreted and are actually very good! I thought everyone might find it interesting reading.

I am a 2-1/2 year survivor. After reading this I am looking forward to reaching the 3 year mark!!!

Thanks.

http://bcwatchdigest.evidencewatch.com

Hi Everyone,

I am a two year trip neg survivor and things do get better with the more time that passes! I can go a whole day without thinking about it and when I do I am able to push it out.

There are a lot of us triple neg survivors out there - sometimes I think this disease is harder to deal with from the mental standpoint than the physical.

What a special group of people we are - best to everyone!!