Hi CarrieP
I also have TNBC (invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2) with possible satellite cancers and had a mastectomy last week. I’m 45 and surgery was recommended first in my case by two surgeons. I understand my treatment following depends on the pathology report which I get next week, at which point I am also ‘staged.’
I think there are numerous factors as to surgery or treatment first that are considered and it varies. I have moments of extreme anxiety and fear thinking and waiting for the results. I had lost 5-10kgs leading up to the diagnosis, am getting asthma for no reason and tire easily. It’s all so scary. I need to recover from surgery for 4-6 weeks prior to commencing any treatment.
I probably haven’t helped much except there’s pros and cons of both depending on many variables.
All the best!!