Hi Rainbowkitten, I am also TNBC.
I was diagnosed in October 2018 in left breast picked up on a two yearly mammogram. No breast cancer in family, so came as a real shock to say the least.
Had a partial mastectomy and two sentinel nodes removed in December 2018, came back with clear margins and clear lymph nodes.
Started dense dose A/C early February for 8 weeks every fortnight, wow what a roller coaster ride.
During an admission to hospital with neutropenia a CT scan was ordered to check chest for infections. No infection but they noticed that one of the lymph nodes was swollen under left armpit ( same side)
Had an ultrasound, aspiration of lymph node, only to be told that the lymph node had some cancer cells in them.
Specialists have advised to continue treatment as planned, I’m currently on week 8 of 12 pactlitaxel infusions.
Once chemotherapy is completed I am then booked in for a full auxiliary clearance under the left armpit.
Just letting you know that I understand how disappointed you are, as I have felt that way also.
We can only listen to what our team of specialists say as they deal with this everyday.
Keep chatting to other people and talk about things that bother you.
Talking to a therapist that understands cancer is a good thing also.
Meditation is great for anxiety, make sure that you get good night sleeps, if not I would recommend that you talk to your GP and get something to help.
I agree with Soldiercrab regarding TNBC on Facebook, on there you will be talking to other people with the same diagnosis.
We all need the support and understanding of other people who know exactly what you are going through, emotionally and physically.
This disease is such a roller coaster ride.
If you want to chat anytime I’m here for you.
You can pm me privately.
Sending gentle hugs your way xx
