Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative (luckily only 1cm) just over a week ago after a routine mammogram and ultra sound. I have met with the surgeon who has told me I will need chemo, then surgery and then radiation. I am meeting with the Oncologist on Wednesday and l am scared!! Lucky I have a wonderful family and the best friends a girl could ever ask for, but the unknown and probable hairloss is probably the worst. Any advise would be appreciated.

Hello @Livo Welcome to this club no lady ever wanted to join. You will receive a lot of support from ladies here. There are not many on-line at the minute but you will receive lots of responses.You are not alone, we have all felt the apprehension you are feeling at the minute. Take one step at a time. Have someone attend appointments with you so they can take the notes as your brain will be in overdrive and you probably won't take it all in. Make a list of questions and take that with you and don't leave until you have the answers. No question is silly or unimportant.Use this site as you need at any time - come on to vent or query, whatever you need. We are here for you.Thinking of you and sending hugs as you begin along this sometimes scary pathway.Anne <3

Welcome @Livo,Sorry you have to be here but you will find a wealth of information and warm support here. The start is the hardest, we all understand how you feel.The oncology appointment is incredibly daunting. I remember how scared I was as well. You will be bombarded with information you never dreamed you would have to ever worry about. They will give you every side effect you can possibly get. That does not mean you will get all or even many. It just depends.Chemo sux, but it's probably not going to be quite as horrid as what your brain will conjure up. I had the ever popular AC T chemo. I managed to work through most of it , run my farm, renovate and do all my usual stuff, I kept my hair with the cold cap (do you have access to one of these to try?) and my family had multiple social events starting at that time and I had a fantastic time at all of them. Some days were crap but there was a lot that werent.Once you know which chemo regime you are having there will be many on here that have had the same on with lots of helpful advice.It is incredibly scary at the beginning. You will be ok. Promise.All the best lovelyxoxoxoxo

@Livo It is definitely a whirlwind. I had appointments and tests every weekday except one for the fortnight after my diagnosis. Then straight into Chemo. At least it stopped me from too much thinking, no time for that! Now that a plan is in place, at least that is one less thing you need to wonder about. Big hugs.

Hi @Livo I am 6 months post treatment for triple negative breast cancer. I joined a site on Facebook which was created by one of the lovely ladies on the BCNA site. It’s called Triple Negative Breast Cancer Australian and New Zealand Sisters. It’s a closed group and very friendly and helpful. Xx

Thank you for kind words and advise, feeling better already to have this support <3

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Lynn1
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6 years ago
I don’t know what to say to make you feel a little better, BUT we are all here to send you strength. You are not alone. Sending you a big hug.
Blossom1961
Member
6 years ago
@Livo It is definitely a whirlwind. I had appointments and tests every weekday except one for the fortnight after my diagnosis. Then straight into Chemo. At least it stopped me from too much thinking, no time for that! Now that a plan is in place, at least that is one less thing you need to wonder about. Big hugs.
Kellee
Member
6 years ago
Hi @Livo I am 6 months post treatment for triple negative breast cancer. I joined a site on Facebook which was created by one of the lovely ladies on the BCNA site. It’s called Triple Negative Breast Cancer Australian and New Zealand Sisters. It’s a closed group and very friendly and helpful. Xx
Romla
Member
6 years ago
@Livo our wonderful @SoldierCrab should be able to help with the fb page.
SoldierCrab
Member
6 years ago
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166665270079659/

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