Calling all TNs

urdrago71, that’s annoying! I was stage 2b. I had a very small amount of residual and my insurance has been paying no problems. Except, in Jan my deductible reset so this cycles meds cost $1000 but soon i’ll hit the deductible again and go back to a low copay. Good luck getting your rx approved.

Met my surgeon yesterday, good news, pathology report after lumpectomy showed no evidence of cancer in surrounding tissues or lymph nodes, chemo wiped my tumors completely out. Needless to say I am happy and scared about going forward.

Waiting for radiologist to call back to set up radiation.

Thank you all for being here during this crappie journey we are on.

That's great, Volleyballmom!!!

Thank you ladies. Relieved and terrified all at once. Urdrago71 what is the best.lotion to use? Also question to all. I finished chemo about 4 weeks ago. I did taxol first 12, then a/c last 4 rounds. Then had lumpectomy 10 days later. My question is when did you start feeling energetic? Not sure if me but I have no energy to do anything. I get things done but I push. Anyone else?

Volleyballmom, I used aquaphor, and lubriderm. Til i started turning red then the doctors office gave me lotions and creams to apply. I will take pictures of those tonight. I probably wld of made it through without burning but didnt know I should be applying lotions all the way to clavical and along upper back right side. Radition did go thru bcuz its so thin (less fat) there and angle. Any questions ask away...

I've just been diagnosed with the Triple Negative breast cancer. Am I in the right group? I'm awaiting a treatment plan. I'm not loving the things I'm reading about survival, but I know better than to go there right away.

missourimom, i found this place amazingly supportive and helpful as I went thru my treatments. Theres different topics as well that will be supportive as you journey thru the treatment plan. We all are uniquely different and alike. Ask anyone for information blog or send a private message.

Sending you peaceful vibes and cyber hugs.

In addition to our TN group, you might also check out the threads for groups of those going through chemo or surgery. They can answer a lot of questions and provide support as well. It's a lot to digest... but the more you understand the more you can be a good advocate for yourself.

Wishing you the best!

Missourimom,

Sorry you have to be here, but it is a great place to get information on all kinds of topics. Check out many of the different forums as the info can be interesting. Fill out your diagnosis information in your signature if you are comfortable with that. It helps people to see if theyare going through a similar situation.

I was totally surprised by my initial diagnosis. And it kept going from bad to worse with each test. I am going to remain positive and focus on the fact that several people have lived long, happy lives with my diagnosis. Do not Google too much. It can be dangerous!

Take care!

Hello Everyone,

Five year survivor checking in.

edited to added: 6.5 years from diagnosis I realize. Chemo brain is real.

Keep moving.

Thanks, Val!

Thanks for the encouragement. You hang in there, too!

Thank you for welcoming me!

KU is awesome. I’m so blessed to have them

Hello Lovely Ladies. I am an OLD timer from this thread. It breaks my heart to see so many new members. I hope my post will give you some encouragement.

I was diagnosed in 2011 and had a rapid re-occurence (sorry SP) in my lymph nodes in 2012. At the time they gave me 2 1/2 to 3 years. There were some factors that were discovered after that estimation. First they admitted that the diseased lymph node was probably there at original diagnosis and missed. (Apparently Sentinel node biopsy isn't fool proof). Second, I convinced my new oncologist to AR test my tumor. (Testing was fairly new at that time, but I had a sneaking suspicion because I had been on testosterone replacement before CA raised it's ugly head). I was 99% AR+. (Waves Hi to Santabarbarian. Thank you for that interesting link to tumor types.). I have great fun telling people I basically have Prostate cancer. (I have a PSA test every 3 months) It makes me laugh that God apparently has a sense of humor. I take this AR+++ status as proof that my big balls decided to bite me in the ass!

This March will be five years since the end of my last round of chemo and radiation. I'm still here and many of you lovely ladies will have many good years ahead of you! I don't fool myself, I know that it may rear it's ugly head again, but I've survived for 8 years. Have hope lovely ladies!