Triple Negative
Hi there, I’m new to this site and to be honest very scared. I had surgery a week ago to have a cancer removed (lumpectomy). Results are in. Clear margins and clear nodes (that’s the good news) Grade ...
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Hi @Kellee
I was diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 3 TNBC last April. Had surgery first then 4 cycles AC (3 weekly) and then 12 cycles Taxol + Carbo (weekly). Then 5 weeks daily radiation. I've read a tonne on TNBC and unfortunately chemo is essential, but it works well. I worked all the way through my treatment with some time off esp during the AC. (eg. One week off, two weeks on during AC). With taxol, I would have it on a Friday or Saturday. A lot of the side effects for the AC can be controlled through drugs your doc will give you. Also, keep yourself hydrated. Your hair will fall out. I bought a wig, but then it seemed like too much hassle, so I work head scarves : http://www.buffwear.com/ They arrive pretty quickly if you order online. One other tip is to wear the frozen gloves and socks during taxol. It's a bit of a pain, but studies show they work to prevent the nerve damage. You will get through it and come out the other end x
I was diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 3 TNBC last April. Had surgery first then 4 cycles AC (3 weekly) and then 12 cycles Taxol + Carbo (weekly). Then 5 weeks daily radiation. I've read a tonne on TNBC and unfortunately chemo is essential, but it works well. I worked all the way through my treatment with some time off esp during the AC. (eg. One week off, two weeks on during AC). With taxol, I would have it on a Friday or Saturday. A lot of the side effects for the AC can be controlled through drugs your doc will give you. Also, keep yourself hydrated. Your hair will fall out. I bought a wig, but then it seemed like too much hassle, so I work head scarves : http://www.buffwear.com/ They arrive pretty quickly if you order online. One other tip is to wear the frozen gloves and socks during taxol. It's a bit of a pain, but studies show they work to prevent the nerve damage. You will get through it and come out the other end x