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Hello everyone, I have just joined this forum. I am 67 years old and I was diagnosed with Stage 3 19mm TNBC late November 2017. I had a lumpectomy and 3 sentinel nodes removed. Two out of three had c...
Hi@Mollygirl I am starting chemo next Weds 10/1/18 at Holy Spirit Northside at Chermside. I am having a portacath inserted at 7.30am and then chemo. Yes, I have a wonderful breast care nurse and I will be dependent on her I know. She has taken me down to the day Oncology unit and run through everything with me. She has already booked me in for Look Good Feel Better on 29/1/18. I have already purchased a couple of bamboo hats - don't want to go down the wig scene at this stage; it's too hot here in Bris. My own hair is very thick, so it will be a lot cooler when it falls out!! And yes, survival is more important than hair! Maybe in Winter when I'm still in the thick of treatment, I will revisit the wig.
Initially I was very upset because this cancer is not a 'common' cancer and is very aggressive but comforting, encouraging words from yourself and others who have TNBC have helped me a lot and I'm feeling more confident about the outcome. Thanks so much and good luck with your recovery!! x
Initially I was very upset because this cancer is not a 'common' cancer and is very aggressive but comforting, encouraging words from yourself and others who have TNBC have helped me a lot and I'm feeling more confident about the outcome. Thanks so much and good luck with your recovery!! x