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Podcast: Hope After a Triple-Negative Diagnosis

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  • Linguist52
    Linguist52 Member Posts: 1
    edited June 2015

    Hi- I am celebrating 13 yrs, triple neg, Braca- no cancer whatsoever but i have arthritis!

  • suladog
    suladog Member Posts: 837
    edited June 2015

    Echo,

    25 yrs for me.

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702
    edited June 2015

    Wow. So awesome to hear about 13 and 25 years. Thank you!!

  • RhodyMMM
    RhodyMMM Member Posts: 278
    edited June 2015

    SlowDeepBreaths, I am with you about awesome news!

    Martha

  • sureCat
    sureCat Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2015

    I have just been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Five years I was diagnosed with HER-2 positive. I had right masectomony at that time. They are planning chemo first before mastectomy on left breast. When do they do the radiation?


  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,739
    edited June 2015

    Dear sureCat, Welcome to the BCO community. We are sorry that your cancer diagnosis brought you here but so glad that you reached out to our members. While you are waiting on some responses here is a link to our information on Triple Negative Breast Cancer. You also may want to peruse the other topics under the Triple Negative Forum for others who may be able to answer your questions. Keep us posted. The Mods

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702
    edited June 2015

    Welcome to BCO sureCat.

    I'm so sorry to hear that you have to go through this again. What a shock that must be.

    I had my radiation about a month after surgery. I think it's pretty standard to have it after. Please let us know how you are doing. In the meantime you've picked a good place to come for support. Sending you best wishes and a gentle hug.

  • sureCat
    sureCat Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2015

    Thank you for support. My first chemo is July 1. There is also cancer in some lymph nodes. I am concerned the hospital bills may be too expensive for me. I have a job, but my insurance does not cover enough. Are hospitals willing to work with you to pay the bills. It is all too much. Were you able to work during treatments every two wee

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702
    edited June 2015

    Sorry I didn't see this until now. I would hope the hospitals and doctors would work with you. Usually they are pretty good if you can just pay a little bit each month. You probably want to talk to the administration department where you're getting treatment.

    I did not work during treatments. However, many women on BCO did work through treatment. Everyone is so different, it's hard to know what side effects you will have.

    July 1st is coming up pretty quickly. Please make sure you stay hydrated during your treatment. Once you start, and you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If I don't have the answer, someone else will be along that can help. I added this to my favorites so I can keep track of you.

    You also may want to join a thread of women/men going through chemo at the same time as you. Here is a link to one with people starting in July.

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topic/832782?page=1#post_4426703

  • sureCat
    sureCat Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2015

    Thank you. It is good to hear from you.  I have Pedialyte ready. Hopefully I won't get dehydrated like I did 5 years ago. They say it is not as harsh as before.  I hope they are right.

  • sureCat
    sureCat Member Posts: 6
    edited July 2015

    They started my first chemo today. I have taken zofran.

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702
    edited July 2015

    Thinking of you sureCat!! I hope all went well with your first infusion!!

  • sureCat
    sureCat Member Posts: 6
    edited July 2015

    Today is the first day that I started to feel better. I feel nausea and take compazine and zophran at least once a day. Tomorrow I need to go to work. I hope I feel well enough in the morning. Thanks for thinking of me!

  • SA8PG
    SA8PG Member Posts: 280
    edited July 2015

    Thinking of you Surecat. Does your insurance cover the Sancuso nausea patch for your arm? That thing was my life saver during treatment. You apply it to upper arm the day before each chemo cycle and wear it for 7 days.

    Prayers, love & hugs

    G

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702
    edited July 2015

    Hi sureCat, Thinking of you today as you returned to work. Sending good thoughts your way!!

  • RhodyMMM
    RhodyMMM Member Posts: 278
    edited July 2015

    Hi sureCat, sorry for the delayed post; I haven't been on here for a while. I hope you are doing well through your chemo. You could ask for Compazine, I think it's quite a bit less expensive than the Zofran. I worked all through my chemo. It was very hard, but I think it was best for me because I didn't have time to "wallow" in self-pity. Talk with the billing department at your hospital/clinic, they can usually set up a plan for you. (((HUGS))) to you during this difficult journey!~

    Martha

  • Stupidboob
    Stupidboob Member Posts: 330
    edited September 2015

    Just FYI-ing on Pet scans

    Hey Gang,
    Had my Pet scan today and would appreciate prayers that all will be clear. We are checking an area where the cancer returned that lit up a bit more last time, hoping it was inflammation. I wanted to let you all know of some new info. on the Pet scan incase you are not aware of it yet. They said it was new findings. They are now requesting that patients wear long sleeves, long pants or skirt and shoes that cover your whole foot and not let the A/C blow directly on you on your way there. They said that when the skin got cold it was showing up brown on the scans and brown means trouble. Even if your place has not told you to do this you might want to. I belong to a big cancer center here in Atlanta, Ga and they get info. a lot faster at these places. Just wanted to share it with you just for your information.

  • meadow
    meadow Member Posts: 998
    edited September 2015

    Boobie, so the cold skin shows up as a suspicious area? So we should wear coverings prior?

  • Stupidboob
    Stupidboob Member Posts: 330
    edited September 2015

    Meadow that is what they said we needed to do...............not sure what made them find that.

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702
    edited September 2015

    Thanks for the info SB. Hope all went well with your scan. Thinking of you!

  • Sburch
    Sburch Member Posts: 2
    edited September 2015

    Great to hear of a 13 year survivor! I was just diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer Sept 24, 2015. Trying to decide about treatment. Sounds as if chemo is the way to go! I am apprehensive about everything at this point! I thought radiation was all I was going to require and then the triple negative was dropped on me! Reading the internet scares me! Survival rate doesn't sound good! But your post was encouraging! Thank you

  • Sburch
    Sburch Member Posts: 2
    edited September 2015

    how are things going? I was diagnosed Sept. 24, 2015 with TNBC. Very frightening! Lots of things going through my mind at this point! I need to hear some positives!

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,739
    edited September 2015

    Hi Sburc - Welcome to the BCO community, we hope you are finding the forums helpful. Sorry that you had to join us... but glad you reached out! We know you'll find lots of inspiring stories here!

    For reliable information on options to treat this type of cancer you can visit the main BC.org site where you'll learn more on Treatment for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

    Warm wishes,

    Moderators.

  • meadow
    meadow Member Posts: 998
    edited September 2015

    Sburch, please do not get scared. TNBC is very responsive to chemotherapy, and you should expect that for you too. Please pop in and say hello on the thread, "Calling All TNs" here on BCO. We are a strong and supportive sisterhood! We share information, tears and laughter, and support. Thinking of you

  • Vanessa_hope
    Vanessa_hope Member Posts: 1
    edited October 2015

    Hi everyone,

    My mom is not one to write about her experience in discussion boards.

    As her daughter who helped her through her breast cancer experience 4-5 years ago (actually I posted here a while back),

    I just wanted to give an update and bring a message of hope to all you going through this.

    My mom was diagnosed at age 59 with Stage 1(1.2 cm lump) moderately aggressive Triple Negative Breast cancer.

    There was no history in the family, she never smoked, ate well etc so it basically came out of nowhere (at least it feels that way)

    She underwent several chemotherapy sessions followed by a lumpectomy and many radiation treatments.

    I can never forget the experience which in the end brought us closer. She is now 64 years old and doing very well. Her latest appointment with her oncologist was last week. Nothing is ever seems official with cancer but she is going on five years. Most importantly, she is healthy and happy and carrying on. I just wanted to share her story to share good news with you on this type of cancer. Be strong ladies.

  • meadow
    meadow Member Posts: 998
    edited October 2015

    Vanessa, thank you for the update about your mom. I am so very happy she is doing well. That is great news!

  • SlowDeepBreaths
    SlowDeepBreaths Member Posts: 6,702
    edited October 2015

    Vanessa, Thanks for sharing your moms story!!

    Sburch, Welcome to BCO. So glad you found us!! As Meadow said, TN does respond well to TN. I was fortunate to have neoadjuvant chemo (chemo before surgery), and I was able to see my TN tumor shrink to almost nothing. Please let us know how you're doing when you can!! Gentle hugs to you!!

  • Syers38
    Syers38 Member Posts: 1
    edited October 2015

    wow that's great news really uplifting . I've just finished treatment last week and I'm afraid to say in a bit of a downward spiral . Really anxious and scared ... I hate this cancer it's seems to be eating me away mentally .. I am going for some counselling so hopefully pick me up .. It's funny as I've stayed really positive right through treatment . But it's just hit me out of the blue ..

    I will fight on but fab news glad you posted it . Good luck hunni xxx

  • lovelifeBR
    lovelifeBR Member Posts: 19
    edited October 2015

    Vanessa:

    Thank-you for the update about your mom. That is awesome news. All the best to her and your family!



  • meadow
    meadow Member Posts: 998
    edited October 2015

    Syers, do not despair...do not give up hope. You can have good health again! You have to fight! Say, "OK cancer, is this all you got? Because I got this."

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