TRIPLE POSITIVE GROUP

just was at a Gilda event with an MDAnderson oncologist gynecologist who talked about this very subject. The possibility of endometrial cancer can occur and if you regain your period any time after or during tamoxafin therapy, go to a gynecologist that specialize in cancer. Bleeding can be an early sign, and at anytime in your body, you can have two different types of cancer. Just be your own advocate she said. She also said that at any time your cancer can change, it is not a definite, but you must always be on top of any changes in your body. Cancer is always changing.

My consultation with an OBGYN is tomorrow let's hope the irregular bleeding was nothing!!!!

I experienced some sadness last night.. I hate the feeling that I'm only 25 & the rest of my life I'll have to think about my cancer coming back & if I'll live to be older. It just sucks. I know it's a horrible disease at any age.. But it's like, I wanted to truly live without the fear of dying for the majority of my life. Diagnoses at 50 or 60 means I could have lived my life without the fear of dying or fear of leaving my future kids motherless. It's a heavy burden to be in remission because what does that mean anyways.

stephmoen I pray we both never have any recurrences. I am grateful for my belief in God because I believe no matter what comes of this life, I pray that what's awaiting me will make up for the suffering & bring complete joy to my soul.

I stray away from medications because I don't want to develop a dependence to anything but I do think they're extremely helpful .. Especially during those low points

running cello,

I totally understand how you feel and want you to know you are not alone. I was diagnosed at 38 years old, I have 3 kids and it's hard to think of my mortality on a daily basis. I try to be positive and think optimistically, I have faith in God and pray regularly as well. I am truly grateful for all the wonderful women on this site who truly know and understand what we(breast cancer survivors) are going through! This is the biggest emotional roller coaster anyone will go through and we will have good and bad days. Stay strong!!

Kathy

thank you all for the support.. I pray you all have long healthy lives.. I hate this stupid illness. It's dumb. Ugh

And stephmoen, I certainly enjoyed my honeymoon & have now began graduate school

Running,

I know your feeling as when I was diagnosed I was in my 30's trying to get pregnant. I was given a poor prognosis as I was triple negative. I never expected to be around now that's for sure. That was 25 yrs ago. I know it sounds like a cliche but it does get better. I can't say I never thought about it for most of my life after diagnosis but the more time passed the more it was in the rear view mirror. I thought about it ALL the time right after chemo ended and I felt the same way you do....why do I have to deal with this now! At this age!!! But, as time passed it didn't consume me as much and I continued with my life. I had another cancer in my other breast last year and I have to say having this happen when one is older doesn't make it any easier. It's always freak out time. However, titles like this, support like this never existed back in 1990 because... Duh no internet so we were all on our own , plus because of not having sites like this it was very difficult at the time to find other young women dealing with the same thing. Everybody I met was someone the age I am now or older and so even though I made a lot of friends during that time we had different concerns and different lives. Anyway it's great we have a place like this to vent. Take care

Suladog and Lagos well stated! I keep telling myself that I do not want to spend the rest of my life worrying about cancer!

Runningcello and Stephmoen understand y'all's feelings. My youngest at 25 was Dx with adenocarcinoma on her vaginal wall. That was one year ago she was dx in August of last year. She too has been on a rollercoaster! She was in the middle of planning her wedding which was in December. She and her fiancéeknew she would probably never be able to have children. They were married in Decmber and her chances of children are slim to none. She has to return to MD every three months for check up and she too has fears like y'all. But as a little more time goes by with good reports she relaxes a little more and tries her best not to let cancer define her and not control her. So as time goes by hopefully you will feel better as well

Lago and Suladog, thanks for that.

What Lago said!!!!

thanks lago, I think we all can use those speeches from time to time. We all fear death, and cancer can get us there faster, but reminders help to keep things in perspective. I tend to be negative, because I am a realistic person, keep me positive if you can and remind us always.

Someone asked today why I'm taking Tamixifen if I had a double m and I don't know. No breasts no need for estrogen blockers. Can someone help me understand this please

I was diagnosed with triple positive Breast cancer at the beginning of 2013. I went through Lumpectomy, Chemo, Radiation, and Herceptin. I am very greatful therewas a lot to throw at it. I was able to retire from a mega corp on April 1st and was on my first retirement trip.

Unfortunately I slipped and fell in the shower and broke my Tibia. I had surgery and am no weight bearing for 12 weeks. I. am so frustrated and scared. We are logistically figuring out how to get me home as I am up in Washingt and I live in Southern California. I am on Arimidex and I hope this drug did not lead to the fracture. I am working on telling myself I fought cancer I can fight this.

anyone does 4 cycle of TCH instead of 6 cycle?

I wonder if 4 is sufficient enough for stage 1, node negative.

Alice12 I wonder the same thing and can not seem to find an answer so if you please share!