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.

Thank you all for your support, it is really appreciated. I was actually diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks ago today and found out the day before my first Chemo that it was triple negative.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. Take care everyone 💜

@Mkdazed, I understand how you feel it is a lot to process all at once, I am also triple negative and it took me months to process. 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

Hi Mkdazed, Welcome to this very informative forum of lovely people who understand what you’re going through and how you’re feeling, we all get it.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

Dear @Mkdazed 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 togo. 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.

So sorry to hear @Mkdazed. I'm newly diagnosed too but with a different prognosis, and I too was dazed. From going to a bi-annual scan to being in surgery was just way too fast to process, emotionally or intellectually. I listened to a webinar from BCNA the other night and the comment that stuck with me most was asking for "permission to fall apart". I really needed to hear that, and then I passed that on to all my friends and family. I hope you find some support here from the rest of us who are just coming to grips with a new way of life, just different.

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