Recently diagnosed triple neg *sob*
Hi I hope I'm in the right area. Im a mum to a 5 yr old girl
i was diagnosed in April with triple neg BC. Im stage 1 with no nodes involved. Had lumpectomy.
I'm scared out of my wits. I can't stop g...
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Hi ChiChi
Welcome to the network - I'm glad you found your way here.
Unfortunately any type of breast cancer can come back, not just triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
You may be interested to read our webpage on triple negative breast cancer, which highlights a couple of important points:
- TNBC responds really well to chemotherapy which is good news
- Although targeted treatments are not yet available for women with TNBC, it is very treatable. Five years after diagnosis, women with TNBC are no more likely to experience a recurrence than women with other types of breast cancer. In the longer term (over 10 years), it is possible that a recurrence is less likely in women with triple negative breast cancer.
When it comes to breast cancer, it's best to stick to good quality reliable information, and avoid the scary and unreliable stuff online. Unfortunately there's a lot out there. You can also chat with a cancer nurse for free by calling the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 - another trustworthy source of info.
All the best ChiChi
~ Annie