Triple Negative Experience

Hi Cassie, I was also diagnosed with TNBC. My diagnosis was last Nov, 4 months ago, following the rapid growth of a lump in my left breast. I was diagnosed and had a mastectomy within 2 weeks. I was stunned and really found it hard to believe, I thought someone had made a mistake. I had no family history and have led a healthy life. When I was diagnosed, all I remember is the sombre face of the surgeon and the diagnosis, TNBC. I had no idea what that meant, when I regained my composure and did some research I was terrified. I have been through the usual ups and downs, wondering how I was going to have the strength to get through everything. My Partner and my family have been there with me the whole way and I am so grateful. I also see a councillor and had a long talk with her about this subject. The medical profession can offer no guarantees but do their best to rid the body of any cancer cells. It seems anyone diagnosed with cancer will always have that horrible thought in the back of their mind of reacurrence. I am so humbled when I hear of people who suffer the ravages of cancer treatment for years on end and willingly go back for treatment. I dont know if I could be so brave. The lack of follow up treatment for TNBC just adds to that fear. I am only half way through my treatment, but I feel much more positive now. I think being stressed and scared can only give the body less energy to repair itself and do the job it needs to do, so I am trying to enable that process. I hope you will be alright, keep in contact, Jacqui