Triple positive..but invisible on screening tests
Just diagnosed in September after finally pushing my GP for an answer on what this lump actually was that was getting bigger in left breast. Negative results on screening mammograms and ultrasound. Surgeon wasn't concerned but did a biopsy - Triple positive. Then did a lumpectomy 4wks later but it was bigger than he thought and did not result in clear margins and one lymph node affected.. Soooo... am now on day 2 post 1st chemo treatment and, so far, so good. I'm taking preventative medications recommended by oncologist to avoid the nausea, bone pain, mouth tenderness that seem to be common... but my gut is churning a bit.. I am in a regional centre and have decided to have my mastectomy in Melbourne as they can also do a reconstruction at the same time. Whirlwind and roller coaster and waves are the emotional analogies I seem to use. It's reassuring to know that many, many others have experienced this stuff and got through it in their own ways. Always keen for tips and tricks :)
Triple Positive
Hi, Just wondering if anyone out there is triple positive. I'm triple positive and HER2 positive. I was diagnosed in January, have had surgery now currently doing chemo. I have read various articles on triple positive being an aggressive cancer and with HER2 Positive a high reoccurrence rate. My pathology reports state ER positive 90% which seems quite high and grade 3 Stage 1. When I ask my oncologist about prognosis and reoccurance rate she tends to brush it off. Trying not to be anxious with this information BUT......
