Hello everyone,I was diagnosed a couple of months ago (triple negative grade 3 stage 2), I am 32, I have a 2 year old and a 5 month old. I have had a lumpectomy and 3 AC chemo so far and the side effects are starting to really hit me and I thought it'd be nice to be able to discuss it all with people who understand what I am going through! I have never been part of a forum before so I hope this is a good start! :smile:

Hi Submarine, welcome! So sorry you have to join us but you will find a lot of support, kindness and information here. You are so young and really have your hands full with your 2 little ones but I am sure they are helping get you through this. You will be sadly surprised by how many young women are in this network. I can't help you with talking about your chemo and side effects as I was fortunate enough not to need further treatment following my mastectomy in August. But I did want to say hello and hope your treatment goes well - there will be other ladies here who will share their experiences with you. This was my first forum too and it was such a great decision to join. My husband, family and friends have been wonderful but I have found it so helpful being able to share and learn from all the wonderful women who truly understand what we are going through. Wishing you all the best Submarine and make sure you ask lots of questions, we are all here to support you. Jane x

Hi Submarine. So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. This a great place to get information about treatment from others who have gone through or are going through what you are experiencing. We are all so different but unfortunately some people have tougher times with chemo than others. Is there one particular chemo side effect that is worse than the others? Do you have to have radiation? I had a lumpectomy, 4 rounds of TC chemo, 30 sessions of radiation and 17 rounds of Herceptin. I only have 2 more herceptins to go and then I would have had over 12 months of treatment. Having young kids also presents a unique set of challenges. I have 3 boys but they are much older. Ask any questions you want and I am sure someone on here will have an answer for you. It's also good to let your oncology team know about ALL side effects. They are so used to treating these that they may have some really good tips or other drugs to help you as well. I know how overwhelming treatment can be so if you ever need to vent come on here as well. We are all here to support you. Sending hugs, Nadine

Hi there @submarine - just jumping in to also welcome you to the online network - if you need any help making your way around just let us know, as Nadi said, we are all here to support you - jess x

Hi Submarine welcome to the website, I know you must be feeling overwhelmed by everything, I like you was diagnosed in April this year stage 2 grade 3 triple negative, it has been a roller coaster ride to say the least, I had a lumpectomy and 4 rounds of AC chemo followed by 12 treatments of taxol (I only completed 9 due to side effects), and I am about to start radiation. I was floored by the chemo, I was doing chemo every 3 weeks, the metallic taste was constant, the tiredness was ever present, and of course the nausea, I was sleep deprived as well at the beginning. Mentally I was spent, especially when I was left on my own, hubby & sons would go off to work and I would spiral into depression, I found I had too much time on my hands to think. I'd found pottering around in the garden or watching my favourite movies helped me. I have also joined the YMCA Encore program and this has been a welcome relief for me, the program goes for 8 week and its for breast cancer patients, I recommend it. I was ok about loosing my hair, eyelashes & brows I knew they were going, but now just want to get back to some normality. Make sure you ask for support whether it is family or friends, having such a young family will be exhausting at the moment for you, and let your oncology team know your side effects, but mostly open up and talk as much as you want to any of us here, everyone's journey is different but we are all in this together, take care and sending you hugs, Sophie

Thank you so much for your messages, they got me teary!! @Pinkkittykat my treatment plan is the same as yours so it's great to have someone who has gone through it too.Sending hugs and love back to you all,Marine

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Hi Submarine, welcome! So sorry you have to join us but you will find a lot of support, kindness and information here. You are so young and really have your hands full with your 2 little ones but I am sure they are helping get you through this. You will be sadly surprised by how many young women are in this network. I can't help you with talking about your chemo and side effects as I was fortunate enough not to need further treatment following my mastectomy in August. But I did want to say hello and hope your treatment goes well - there will be other ladies here who will share their experiences with you. This was my first forum too and it was such a great decision to join. My husband, family and friends have been wonderful but I have found it so helpful being able to share and learn from all the wonderful women who truly understand what we are going through. Wishing you all the best Submarine and make sure you ask lots of questions, we are all here to support you. Jane x

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