How long does chemo take for early-stage triple negative breast cancer?
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a year agoHi just recently diagnosed with triple negative invasive cancer l breast….had lumpectomy tumor 1.2cm with clean margins and negative lymph nodes. I met with oncologist who really had little time to speak with me I am having a cardiac echo and a port placed next week then four months of chemo and radiation that is far more than I anticipated. And I am uncomfortable doctor had so little time for me. I don’t even know how long the infusion takes 😢
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Chemotherapy infusion times can vary depending on the specific medications used, but many patients find it helpful to ask their medical team for a detailed schedule of what to expect. It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when you don't have enough time with your oncologist to get all your questions answered - many patients in this community have shared similar experiences and found it helpful to write down questions beforehand and ask if they can schedule a longer appointment or speak with a nurse navigator who may have more time to walk through the treatment plan with you.
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a year agoConsider a second opinion especially since it did not go to your lymph nodes my cancer spread to one of my lymph nodes and I am not getting chemo
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a year agoAre u sure about chemo?
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a year agoI agree with Daisy since it didn’t go to your nodes. I got 3 opinions, all different!
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a year agoThat is what is so confusing however it did grow so fast I am afraid not to aggressively treat but then the side effects of the chemo I feel like could kill me
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a year agoDaisy what was your treatment if I can ask?
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a year agoIt is so important to feel some connection to your doctor. Trust God and please get another opinion.
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10 months agoHi Mary, hope you doing well so what did you decide on chemo or not ? What was your recurrence score?
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10 months agoMary Jane I received a lumpectomy and 16 radiation treatments plus they want me to take that pill for five years
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10 months agoI don’t know what my recurrence score is I don’t know if drawn but I got a port put in a c I’m getting the chemo every 2 weeks x 4 for first A/C then Taxol and then I believe 6 weeks of radiation all so overwhelming
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9 months agoChemotherapy infusion times can vary depending on the specific medications used, but many patients find it helpful to ask their medical team for a detailed schedule of what to expect. It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when you don't have enough time with your oncologist to get all your questions answered - many patients in this community have shared similar experiences and found it helpful to write down questions beforehand and ask if they can schedule a longer appointment or speak with a nurse navigator who may have more time to walk through the treatment plan with you.
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