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Scared of recurrence!!
HI there Ladies,
In March I had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy for my grade 3 TNBC. Then 3 Rounds of FEC and 3 Docetaxol followed by 30 sessions of rads and BRCA testing.
The testin...
Hi Peta,
Yes I had the lumpectomy 1st off & had the genetic testing done with the same answer as you inconclusive....I also had the same terrifying thought day in day out even though they got clear margins & there was no spead to the nodes..
I decided before I went for radiation treatment to under go a double prophelactic bi-lateral mastectomy with diep-flap reconstruction which took 9 & a half hours but I think for my peace of mind it was definetly well worth it. I am very happy with my new boobs & nipples tatooed & all....I still get anxious every 6 months when I go in for my check ups but 2 and a half years down the track I'm still going well & I try very hard not to even think about the TNBC at all but every now & again it will pop back in to my head thinking No I'm not as healthy as I once was because I am living with cancer.........but when it's all said & done I am really quite healthy apart from that. :-) Now all I have to contend with is my mood swings from the start of early menapause due to chemo! If any one has any tips on mood swings due to the same thing I'd love to hear you opinion.
Love & Light,
Susan <3 xxx