Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

[citybumpkin]

I've recently been diagnosed with stage 1 TNBC. To say I'm scared is an understatement, especially with coronavirus floating around. My oncologist has suggested that my treatment plan changes from chemo/surgery/rads to surgery/rads/chemo in light of the virus and compromised immune system. I can't see much hope at the moment so am looking for positive stories of anyone with TNBC.

I haven't had triple negative BC but ive had breast cancer. I do, however, work with a woman who is about 35 and was diagnosed with TNBC around 5 years ago - at the same time as me. She is still healthy and strong and working full time.

I understand that it must be very worrying for you right now to be thinking about chemo etc. Just try to take it all one day at a time. I know it's hard.

@AnnaFiveTowns Thanks for replying. I've opted for surgery first in light of the current virus situation. My world feels very broken.

I understand how you feel. I remember when I first got diagnosed and sometimes I'd wake up in the morning and I'd forgotten about it and then I'd remember and it felt like my old life was gone. I felt very angry that i couldnt do anything that Id planned and didnt know how long I'd survive. But it will all start to get easier. Once you've sorted your treatment plan and started on it then life will start to feel a bit more normal again. Could you try to find a support group online for triple negative BC?

And you say you have no hope but you're only stage 1! They can zap this like they did with my colleague.

@AnnaFiveTowns We're living in different times. Diagnosed with BC and coronavirus. There are uncertainties with both and one effects the other. My oncologist asked me to decide which treatment I wanted first. The original plan was chemo, surgery and rads. Now its surgery, rads and chemo. I opted for surgery first but will always be left wondering if its the right decision. My life has been turned upside down and will never be normal again.