TRIPLE POSITIVE GROUP

My oncology nurse Marie.  This picture was taken after I rang the bell one time and broke down, she hugged me and encouraged me to go on ringing - if I wanted to .  During this whole detour in my life, she has supported me and made me laugh.  

Thank you coachvicky!

moody - yay for you! You look great and surrounded by love, and have such a happy smile!

cherry - yes, we certainly understand - and have either been there, or will be.

Melanie,

30 minutes is the shortest and they can extend it to 90 minutes if that works better for you.

Vicky

Happy birthday, Cherry. I had my birthday coincide with my last day of radiation on Feb. 14. So I brought in heart cupcakes. I think that special occasions can be particularly challenging, so don't feel badly if you're not "in the mood".

Moody, you look marvellous. Congratulations on being done chemo. Sounds like you have a wonderful husband who loves you very much (and mine just served me dinner while I'm in the bath - he's good too )

Yay Moody! Well done!

Cherry - I had tooth problems while on Taxol, and my Onc gave me a very strong antibiotic which had augmentin with it. It messed with my liver so much I had to stop chemo for a while. I'd had a milder antibiotic earlier in treatment that was fine. So - just in case, I would say an antibiotic that is just penicillin, without augmentin, maybe just to be safe.

Trish

xoxoxo

Thank you everyone for the congratulations and your sweet comments, I am so glad chemo is over!

Happy birthday Cherry and many, many more. I didn't feel like celebrating my last birthday either since I was only a few months in but my husband, kids and grandkids insisted so I put on my happy face. It was worth it because the extra hugs made me realize I had a lot to fight for!

I wish you a peaceful day however you want to spend it. Hugs

Thank you Paulette, KB870, deni19901!

Happy Birthday Cherry~

Congratulations Moody!

Thank you Kimberbir!

Hi Ladies

I am new to the triple positive group. I didn't find out I was HER 2 +ve until I was 7 months into treatment after my lumpectomy results came back...the initial biopsy results were inconclusive.I've come to this site often to find relatable information and encouragement through neoadjuvant chemo, surgery, radiation ...figured it was about time I chimed in 🙂 I have been on Herceptin since August and doing well, surgery scars are healing and lymphedema is under control. For the most part I have been optimistic throughout treatment until recently.. I confess..I am an obsessive researcher and have recently been on some oncology treatment websites where oncologists talk to each other about recent studies and new treatments. Much of what I've read about triple positive, currently, has been sobering information and has created more fear in me than ever before. I am grateful to see many survivors here living long and without recurrence. I am hoping to live a long life despite the stats I've seen. Having breast cancer has changed me in so many ways. I've realized it's time to take care of me, although I was sorta forced into it. Lol.... I've had incredible support from people I least expected and very little from some of my family members which has been the hardest part of this experience. My husband has been incredible, understanding, and empathetic although this year has taken its toll on our family which I'm sure all of you can relate to. I look forward to hearing how you all are doing, which treatments are working and how you all are staying mentally strong 💕

Welcome Jagger, so sorry you have joined us in BC.  I can say that this group will encourage you, give you tips, high five you from miles and miles away, cry with you and pray for you.  I researched as well without end at first, but only very reputable sites (no Dr. Google at all).  I stayed here and Susan G Komen site and also the several spots that several ladies pointed us to.  There are times I backed off in fear and stopped looking all together because of it being so overwhelming.  There have been times I dumped every feeling I had right here on breastcancer.org, I cried and whined.  EVERYTIME I was met with open arms and love.  

Although this detour sucks, I have found so very many survivors here and it gives me hope.

((hugs))  Melanie

Welcome Jagger2015!

I believe most of us always thought "another woman" would end up in this club and not us. So welcome to the place you maybe thought you would never be.

This a GREAT group of loving and supportive women. I count them as my friends and as people who "showed up". I have been on here early mornings / late nights and found someone to lend a caring ear.

It is a surprise at who shows up and who does not. You will know at your journey's end who loved you. That is a gift most people will never have.

Your post reads that you are strong and doing well. It is wonderful that you have your husband's support. Please watch his stress level. Sometimes, they can hold too much inside. We get all the attention so I have found it important to give my husband some alone time. I scheduled regular massages and facials for him during the rough times of this journey. I can be a bit much 24/7.

As for the research, I am OCD about it. I limit my searches to breastcancer.org. I go to WebMD to get a definition of something. That is it! Otherwise, I'd be a basket case with all that is out there.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

On a happy note to share with ALL ... I went pretty bra shopping at Victoria's Secret! I measured out a 32DDD. I thought that was my size but it sure was nice to get pretty bras that fit well and not just sports bras and cami tops. The new girls sit in the bras like coconuts! I was nervous with the salesperson. Come to find out she is in her last year of nursing school. Did I luck up or what?

Hugs to all. Have a great weekend.

Vicky

Happy birthday Cherry. It's okay to let this birthday pass and plan to double-celebrate the next one! Sending you a virtual hug!

Congratulations Moody! Just love watching us all finish up chemo. Rest up this weekend!