I am still waiting on one pathology result...

Lena_Margaret

I was supposed to have a wide excision of the chest wall on 9/2. When I got into the preop area and showed the surgeon the new areas that had appeared in a little over a week, the game changed. The bigger surgery was canceled and I had one area removed for biopsy purposes. We are waiting on the complete path report, but it appears this recurrence/mets is my first cancer, the triple negative. I am bummed out as I know that my second breast cancer has directed treatments available. I am also bummed because of all the "if you make it to 5 years without it recurring" stuff. I am almost 6 years from my TNBC diagnosis.

We are still waiting to confirm the HER2 status. It could very well be a 3rd different breast cancer. At this point, I would be happier to hear that it is HER2+ than to be dealing with metastatic TNBC. But, I don't get to choose. So, I am putting my chin up and and putting my faith in God and my treatment team.

I have given myself permission to mope for 1 more week, then it is time to get focused and take care of business.

I must admit that after six years, I am tired of breast cancer, I am tired of pink ribbons, I am tired of doctor's appointments, etc...I have laughed and laughed over the fool that told me awhile back that breast cancer is always cured these days, but not in a good way. It was one of those: close the eyes, lean back, and pray for patience moments.

KBeee

Hoing you get the path results and a plan soon. Sorry you are dealing with this crap again. It just sucks. Keep us posted

ElaineTherese

Ugh, LenaMargaret. That sucks. Cancer sucks. Third time's a charm, they say. Well, maybe not.

Praying for you and your team. ((Hugs))

Lena_Margaret

Thank you, KBeee and Elaine Therese. I do wish we could scream from the mountaintops that breast cancer is not a "good cancer". I wish we could scream that people are still dying from breast cancer. I wish we could scream that we need a cure, yesterday.

Lord, help us all.

KBeee

Agree. I was just replying to a post today on a friend's Facebook page. She was recently diagnosed and is starting chemo soon. Several people wrote "Save Second Base" and other thing son her post. I know they're trying to be positive and funny, but I want to just say the hell with second base. Save my friend! I agree...no cancer is "Good" cancer. I find myself correcting people all the time about things like that. I try to be polite, but I am serious. Most people, sadly, are just misinformed.

And by the way, we give you permission to come here and mope anytime you want!!!!!! I find if I vent here, I am able to be more positive with my family. SO, we're glad to be your sounding board.