Facing a TNBC Diagnosis: Struggling with Treatment Decisions

Charlene, As you read posts, note those like us with triple negative disease. I have BRCA 2 gene and am currently on treatments for an aggressive cancer. Your Oncologist and team will monitor you very closely with chemo and other treatments. I had immediate surgery 2 years ago, and close to a year later had a regional spread to one axillary node. Yes, this is scary but treatable. I went through 6.5 months of aggressive IV chemo, 3 months oral chemo, 3 weeks radiation, and am now on a PARP inhibitor, but am not a candidate for immunotherapy. Do whatever your team recommends and stay informed. I’m doing well overall… repeat surgery cleaned area… I wish you the very best. I stay very active. You will get thru your cancer journey and God gives you strength 🙏❤️

Thank you so much for the encouraging words, I hope to stay as positive as you are , I tend to not be a positive person , I don’t t do well with medication, I’m not feeling sorry for my self ! I just worried about the chemo ??my husband isn’t even done with his cancer but nearing the end if scan is clean in August 🙏🏻And we’re diving into this one with still a lot of unknowns , I will keep you in my prayers and thank for the encouraging words 🙏🏻

You can do this. It's only been 5 days every one needs time to take this in. It feels like it's not your life or why me. Go through all the steps of the diagnosis grief before you make any decisions. I wish you all the best.

Charlene….. You can do this! I was diagnosed w/TNB right before Christmas last year and I am now 2 weeks post chemo getting ready for surgery at end of this month. At first it’s too much information to inhale and your brain will spin. Take a deep breath, and know your doctors only want what’s best for you. Take someone with you to appointments for second set of ears, have them take notes. That’s what helped me get through all this. Also know that everyone reacts differently to chemo. I was very lucky and had minimal reaction…mostly severe fatigue. Even on Doxorubicin I just had fatigue. I continued to do whatever exercise I could throughout treatment and I think it helped. Even if it was just a short walk around the block. But mostly, listen to your body. If it needs rest…then rest! I’m 68… don’t know your age but if younger you can do this as well. Big hugs and positive thoughts your way!

Thank you ❣️

Facing such a difficult diagnosis while managing multiple health conditions can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating complex treatment decisions. Many people in this community understand the weight of these choices and the impact on both patients and their families. Consider discussing your concerns about your other health conditions with your oncology team, as they can help evaluate how treatment plans might be adjusted for your specific situation. The support and experiences shared by others here who have walked similar paths can provide valuable perspective as you work through these important decisions with your medical team.