New to all this - TNBC

So glad you have found our TNBC Group, but sorry you have to join us.  You will find lots of information and support here.

The waiting is the worst part  - now your surgery day has arrived, and you will have a much clearer diagnosis - and a plan of action for your treatment.  TNBC is nearly always Grade 3 when we are first diagnosed - it is aggressive, and most of us have a mastectomy.  (I had a bilateral as a preventative measure.)  The operation was surprisingly pain-free and I was home again after a few days and just taking Panadol.  I started a Diary with notes of timetables for pills, pains and appointments, also doing the arm exercises which you will be given.  Try to do as much as gently as you can - it makes such a difference down the track.

Keep copies of your Pathology Report and file them with all your history since diagnosis - it is helpful to know as much as possible later on, as our brains don't function too well when we are still in shock from being diagnosed.  It is better when your team has decided on your program of treatments - just take one day at a time, and don't look too far ahead.  You will get through this.  Chemo is do-able and was not as bad as I expected.  I also had 28 rads, but your doctors will decide if you need it.

Just one step at a time, Nay.  Tomorrow your first and biggest hurdle - surgery - will be over!  Thinking of you and sending a hug.  Stay in touch.

Michelle xxx