And yes Titan, I have been watching Tom Brady's *ss--- closely. It's tattooed with:

Hello ladies.

I'm new here so bare with me.

Diagnosed at age 36 (8/24/10) with 3.5 cm size Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage II. Triple Neg. They have me on dose dense neoadjuvant chemo with Cytoxan and Adriamyiacin every two weeks for 4 treatments. Then they will switch me to Taxol every two weeks for a total of 4 treatments. I'm waiting for the results of my genetics testing. Then after my chemo, the plan is for lumpectomy and then we'll see where from there.

I'm looking forward to hearing all of your stories and getting some much needed support on my tough days. I'm currently in day 6 of round #1 of chemo and it's kicking my butt!!!!

April - I am so sorry you had to find your way here.  You will find plenty of support from the people here and I couldn't have gotten through it without them.  I did AC/T and while it's wasn't easy, it's doable.  Like Laurajane - I cooked on my good days, especially chicken noodle soup which I ate a lot of and froze the rest.  AC is tough - if your body says rest, rest, sleep and try to eat a little something.  With that said - I did find that by getting out for a walk everyday no matter how bad I felt and if I only walked a block made me feel better mentally more than physically.  It felt good to do something other than sit on the couch or in bed feeling bad.  Also, drink as much water as you an to help flush out the chemo from your system.

I'm not sure if you've found the thread yet, but hey usually start a monthly thread for chemo, like Aug 2010, Sept 2010 starters... It really helps to talk to people going through what you are at the same time.  And.....you can come here to vent, ask questions, ramble or cry - we're here.

(((hugs))) 

Lynne: Good luck tomorrow- I will be thinking about you. Posivite thoughts!!!!!

AprilH : Welcome ! So sorry that you have to go through this. It is especially hard when you are so young. Don't be discouraged. This page is great ! You will find yourself laughing, crying and sharing experiences with people that truly knows what you are going through. Hang in there.

Hi all!

My original breast cancer was diagnosed in 2003 as ER-/PR- and HER2+.  After 2 recurrences and 3 series of chemo's as well as on Herceptin the last 7 years, the last biopsy showed a molecular change to HER2-.  I have just joined the tnbc club!

Since I've already done different chemo cocktails, I'm wondering what treatments have worked for others with tnbc.

I have had Adriamycin, Cytoxin & Taxotere.  The second round was with Abraxane, Carboplatin & started Herceptin.  We tried Xeloda but the side affects became too much and so went back on Abraxane and Avastin. I've done the Herceptin for 5 years - the last three years Herceptin has kept it under control.  I just learned that the molecular structure can change so I'm investigating all options.

Welcome, tennislas.  Are you from Europe?

Titan-- come on--- admit it--- what's not to like?

 

We wonder why people don't offer to help us???  We are super women

Titan, Michele, MBJ, Laurajane, Monikav, LRM216,

Thank you all so much for your hugs and well wishes. Got the path reports today and EVERYTHING was negative. Uterus, cervix, 22 lymph nodes and omentum. I was floored. As I know you all understand, I wanted to be optimistic but was preparing for the worst. It still hasn't really all sunk in yet, it has been a very long 2 years but I am so relieved. I was crying tears of joy in the car on the way home. Thank you all for being there.

Aprilh, welcome aboard to the TN club, while none of us want to be here, we are glad that we have each other. There are some hysterically funny and compassionate women on this site.

The thought still seems slightly foreign and wierd, but once I fully recover from surgery, I will finally be able to move forward with my life again, , YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

Lynn:

So VERY happy to hear your news - whew - talk about a weight being lifted!

Linda

I have only read 30 of 59 pages on this thread.  I'm new here.  Diagnosed 9/2/10 after abnormal yearly mammo showed 4 microcalcifications not there last year.  No lump, no mass, no pain.  At first they said DCIS, then the next day IDC, grade 2, no vascular/lymphatic invasion.  I've decided on mastectomy, but can't get it until 10/7 since I wanted immediate recon.  I wonder if I'm doing the right thing ... I've heard many other stories of this growing at an enormous rate.  The only lump I feel now is right at the biopsy site, which was told it was hematoma.  Is there any difference doing unilateral versus bilateral?  The right side is fine.