Triple Negative breast cancer diagnosis

Hi,
I have found out this morning that I have triple negative breast cancer. My Chemo starts tomorrow and I am overwhelmed with saddness and aprehension of what lies ahead in my future.
It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since I had the scan. My whole world has been turned upside down.
I have found out this morning that I have triple negative breast cancer. My Chemo starts tomorrow and I am overwhelmed with saddness and aprehension of what lies ahead in my future.
It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since I had the scan. My whole world has been turned upside down.
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Welcome to the network. We are sorry you have to be here but it’s a very good place for support and advice. Everyone feels much as you do at the beginning. In many cases, the diagnosis is a shock, and fear and profound confusion become your companions. Hard as it may be (and it is) shake them off as soon as you can as they are not the best friends you need at the moment. Chemo may be easier than you think but even if it’s tough, you are doing it for a purpose. Everything you do for a purpose - walking, eating good food even if you don’t feel like it, doing things you enjoy, being with people who make you laugh (yes, it is possible) - helps you defeat fear and focus on getting better. Just for the moment, think one day ahead. None of us actually knows what lies in our future, but when you are fearful and confused, it’s all too easy to imagine dire outcomes. Which may well never happen so don’t waste your energy on them. The world is pretty topsy turvy at the moment, all you can do is face each day with the intention of making the best of it. Each chemo session means one less to
go. Best wishes for tomorrow and for your recovery. The day oncology staff are there to help and inform you, as are so many people on this site.
The only thing I can do it take one day at a time, but right now its hard to see that I will ever feel happy or have a laugh again. I know i'm feeling sorry for myself. I have a great family and support, so need to buckle in for the ride.
Appreciate your support!
All the best.
i have felt like it’s blow by blow. Having said that, first treatment down and I woke up this morning feeling positive. Will fight hard and look towards one day at a time.
I was diagnosed 4/12/2018 and started chemo on 20/12/2018. When I started chemo I didn't know what type/stage/grade cancer I had. I think I was still in shock. My head was still trying to process the words of my oncologist - it's agressive and quite big.
I arrived at chemo in a complete daze and they were fantastic at answering a million questions and helping me process stuff Itruly did not understand.
I don't think I would have managed as well without those lovely human beings or this forum.
I have just had my first annual scans (delayed for various reasons) and have got the all clear. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and maybe you will cry a lot on the way but that's okay because in time you will laugh too
Good luck with your treatment, we are all here for you. xx
I was also diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer back in October 2018, after surgeries, chemo and Radiotherapy, I had my annual mammogram after diagnosis and treatment and I was given the ALL CLEAR. Another 6 months on saw surgeon last week, all good.
You have got this...... take one day at a time, we are here for any questions big or small, you can send me a private message anytime if you want to talk about anything regarding Triple negative treatment.
Put on those boxing gloves.....
Sending hugs xx
its incredibly hard to get your head around when u feel well. What chemo are you doing? What stage if you don’t mind me asking?
i don’t see oncologist for a few more weeks. Waiting to heal before I start. But have so many questions! Hope you recover soon x
Welcome to this very informative and supportive forum.
I can send you a private message to discuss anything about Triple negative BC
sending hugs xx
i too was diagnosed with TNBC early Dec - 2 rounds of chemo done and other than fatigue not feeling to bad, it really is the mind and anxiety that plays up the most.
hear if you ever need to chat xx
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