Has anyone skipped chemotherapy for early-stage triple negative breast cancer?

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LO

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2 years ago

I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 1a invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy on August 3rd and 3 lymph nodes removed. All my margins are clear and lymph nodes negative. The tumor was very small 6 mm. Dr. Is saying that treatment is radiation and chemo. I don’t understand why I need so much treatment when everything is gone. I’m definitely going for a second opinion but has anyone with this type of cancer not gotten the chemotherapy.? I realize we are all different but this seems one treatment fits all for trip negative

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Getting a second opinion is a smart approach when facing treatment decisions. Many people in this community have navigated similar questions about chemotherapy for early-stage triple negative breast cancer, and treatment plans can vary based on many individual factors that only doctors can fully evaluate. Consider bringing a list of specific questions to your second opinion appointment, and this community can be a great place to connect with others who have been through similar experiences and decisions.

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PC

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10 months ago

Hi Beth I do understand how you feel about radiation and chemo. I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma 2 o'clock right breast on November 13, 2024. After my lumpectomy on April 30, 2024, tumor was successfully removed and margins negative for cancer, 2 lymph nodes removed negative for cancer. Er+, Pr+, Her2-. My tumor was sent to Exact Sciences for Oncotype DX Recurrence Score. Was your tumor sent for Oncotype DX recurrence Score? My score 30 and greater than 15% chemo benefit. My surgical oncologist referred me to a medical oncologist on July 11, 2024. I had my first drugs, Taxotere (docetaxel) and Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan chemotherary treatment, 4 cycles, every 21 days. Also, have a appointment with my new radiologist oncologist on September 30, 2024 to discuss radiation treatments

LO

Community Member

10 months ago

Hi Paulette. Thanks for the information. My tumor has not been sent to Exact science. I will look into that. That’s a really good thing to know.

PC

Community Member

10 months ago

You're welcome

CA

Community Member

6 months ago

Getting a second opinion is a smart approach when facing treatment decisions. Many people in this community have navigated similar questions about chemotherapy for early-stage triple negative breast cancer, and treatment plans can vary based on many individual factors that only doctors can fully evaluate. Consider bringing a list of specific questions to your second opinion appointment, and this community can be a great place to connect with others who have been through similar experiences and decisions.

Has anyone skipped chemotherapy for early-stage triple negative breast cancer?

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