Hi @Loobylou so sorry to see that you need to be on this forum but you will find a wonderful bunch of people full of support and get what you are going through. Also a few laughs along the way on some of the threads when you need a break from the stress you must be going through. I was also had high grade TNBC as well as High grade DCIS , It is frightening absolutely but once I started my treatment plan it came as a relief as I could concentrate on what lay ahead. After saying that I went public the whole way ( 3 surgeries lumpectomy, re excision, then mastectomy ) with TC chemo between the last 2 surgeries. I had the same surgeon for each operation as well as the head of oncology as my Oncologist who has been with me each step of the way. I can honestly say the only things I have paid for is car parking fees ( $5.00 a day ) and a few of my medications. I waited 3 and a half weeks for the first surgery which is quite normal then when I needed the second it was quite quick. They covered all of my initial scans then my CT, Bone and MRI scans.
I guess what I am saying is the last thing you need is added stress from this shit of a disease and if you can go part public or fully public then go for it. Sending heaps of positive vibes your way. Take a deep breath and try and distract yourself with doing things you love as your thoughts must be going a million miles an hour. xox