What a ride!

Hello @MattyBoy  My diagnosis started off like yours. I had an 18cm tumour and was told initially by Breastscreen that I would only need radiation! Fast forward to lumpectomy and pathology diagnosis which was 19cm tumour, Grade 3 TNBC with 2 out of 3 sentinel nodes also affected.  It was a terrible shock! I then had an axillary dissection with 2 more nodes showing micrometastises, so my treatment changed considerably. I had 4 AC over 12 weeks and then 12 doses of paclitaxel finishing off with 30 doses of radiation. My purpose in telling you all this is that I was  66 years old at diagnosis and whilst the treatment was difficult at times, I got through it and I am so proud of myself!! I have just had my 12 month end of active treatment anniversary and I will be 2 years cancer free in December!!  Life is good and I feel so well with very few side effects from treatment!  I’m amazed at the strength of my body.  Like you, I was very healthy before my diagnosis and I think this helped enormously with my recovery!  I started exercising 2 weeks after completion of treatment and three months ago also started Adult Beginners Ballet! You can do this and I hope my story encourages you! With very best wishes! x