Living with Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

🩷🩷🩷 lots of love blessings and hope your way.

You have many days ahead of you where you need your courage to find your way through this. Ask for help when you need it to struggle forward. Be brave; you can make it.

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It seems dark some days, but trust me, the light will come again, and you will feel the sun on your face.

I felt the same way when I was diagnosed. I started treatment recently and I’m feeling a lot more optimistic. Use all your resources. Lean on your support. Cry if you need to but don’t give up! You really and truly have got this!

What did your oncologist suggest? There is this new treatment now Trodelvy. I am on this right now after reddevil, lumpectomy, radiation, mastectomy, embolization, since May 2022 until now I only had a brief 5 months with no active cancer. Still have to do ct scans to see what the progress is since my last recurrence in October 2024.

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Prayers your way

I had my status check up and my results are good the treatment is working great. Tumor load decreased with 99%. I still have to finish the 2nd half of the treatment. Side effects can be a bit rough but still manageable.

What has your experience been on Trodelvy?

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Wendy. You're going to be alright. Stay positive. Put yourself 1st for now. Self-care, even if it just means to nap, is very important. Ask for help. I know that is not easy for a lot of women since we're usually the caregivers but I took all offers. Let somebody else cook or watch the kids while you rest. Let some of the house go. We can't be everything to everybody else at this time. I did it one day at a time. You can do it too.

Wendy, let us hear from you❣️Your life will be changed but it will not be destroyed. Talk to your Oncologist and Nurse Navigator about what to expect and advice for handling the not so good days. You have people here that have been through the meds and side effects, let them be your help. Reach out to your friends and if there are Cancer Survivor Groups, join them. God will see you through this, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to the right decisions, Jesus will wrap his arms around you for comfort. Let go and let God ✝️ My prayers for you and your family, who also will be affected. 🙏✝️🙏

I too was diagnosed with stage 4 TNBC after being in “remission” for like a month. Next month makes a year with Mets to brain and liver. I am on weekly IV chemo

Yvette, I’m sorry to hear that your TNBC has returned after your brief remission. How long will your weekly IV Chemo be given? I pray that this round will help you tremendously and your fight will be successful to win a Victory. Keep fighting❣️ God’s blessings 🙏❤️✝️

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Linda, indefinitely until/if I get into maintenance but over all Im feeling good!

Jeanette H. What type of status check did you get 1/2 way thru to show you treatment was working great? Tumor decreased! Yeah I was told NO testing 1/2 way thru!! Thanks, Nancy

Wendy, ask your oncologist to recommend a counselor. Cancer is really hard and if you need an antidepressant-depressant or an anti-anxiety med, get one. Prayers.

Wendy, I’m not given a stage by Oncology, but as an RN, my cancer metastasized through blood to one node, I believe I’m stage 3. Please remember cancer treatments improve daily and many keep a good quality of life. My prayers and best wishes to you. 🙏

Wendy, I’m responding in May and praying for you. I have TNBC and am only starting chemo now. I love the advice to put yourself first and talk with your nurse navigator, oncologist and support group. I was very dark but just starting chemo has helped me be more positive. Praying for you

Never give up hope Participate in your care plan and be your own advocate. Sending prayers and hope your way

Stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer brings tremendous challenges that can feel overwhelming and life-changing. This community understands the unique difficulties of TNBC, and connecting with others who share similar experiences can provide comfort and practical support during this difficult time.