Anyone with a Similar Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Plan?

I am 51 and looking for tips on neoadjuvent chemo and how to mentally prepare for a possible mastectomy

Hi Deanak, I am also 5I and was diagnosed Feb 15th with breast cancer, turned out to be stage 3 Triple Negative, and super aggressive even for that type of cancer. I started chemo on March 14th. In that month, I had all the tests you mentioned. It was a whirlwind of doctors appointments and tests.. I'm doing neoadjuvent weekly chemo for 12 weeks, then chemo every 3 weeks for 4 months. Initially, they said I probably wouldn't need surgery because the chemo should take care of the cancer. But the genetic testing showed I am BRCA1 positive, so after all the chemo, I'm looking at a double mastectomy and ovaries & faloupean tubes removed. So far, my mindset is, better to have them removed to reduce my risk of reoccurrence, because I definitely do not want to go through this again!! Good luck with you treatment!

Your diagnosis and treatment journey sounds overwhelming with all those tests and appointments ahead. Many community members here have walked similar paths with IDC and combination treatments, and you'll likely find others who can relate to the mix of hope and uncertainty that comes with waiting for biopsy results. This community is full of people who understand the emotional rollercoaster of cancer treatment planning and can offer insights about their experiences with similar protocols.