Do I Need Xeloda After Breast Cancer Surgery?

In surgery, at a Cancer Worldwide known center, my nodes and surrounding breast margins with total double mastectomies tested negative. Sadly, with following up Oncology tests, I metastasized to one node as my aggressive triple negative breast cancer apparently spread to blood. Tumor markers positive from get go, but seen as non definitive. A single breast cancer tumor under 1/4 inch on my routine Breast MRI screening metastasized to a single node months later with area necrosis and my cancer treatment journey began 10 months post op a “clean surgery.”

Same case here. RCB-II after chemo and surgery. I’m taking Xeloda and getting Keytruda. I believe this is now the accepted treatment with residual TNBC if you are not BRCA positive.

Treatment decisions after breast cancer surgery can feel overwhelming, and it's completely natural to have questions about whether additional therapy is needed. Each person's situation is unique, and factors like RCB scores help doctors determine the best path forward. Many people in this community have navigated similar decisions and may have valuable insights to share about their experiences with post-surgery treatment planning. Consider getting a second opinion if you're feeling uncertain, and don't hesitate to ask your medical team to explain their reasoning in more detail.