new triple negative cancer dx

i am new to forum.  I was dx with breast cancer in april, and learned I was triple negative this past week.  I had a lumpectomy on 5/8/09.  and met with an onc 6/2 to discuss options regarding chemo.  I am 69 years old, and had been working as an er nurse prior to may 8th.  my cancer was 1cm, grade 3, undifferenciated, invasive with negative nodes. I never had a braca test.  I was offered 2nd generation regimen and third generation regimen.  The regimens did not seem to offer me that much difference in outcome.  I plan to start radiation rx within the next 2 weeks.  I AM IN  otherwise good health.  I would appreciate any input anyone out there might have as this is all new to me.

When I checked on Adjuvant!, it looked to me like you would have at most a 4% increase in ten-year survival with third-generation chemotherapy.  Only you can decide whether that is enough difference to make chemotherapy worthwhile for you.  Regardless, you can come here for support and encouragement.  I wish you all the best.

Barbara
I was diagnosed April 30th and had mastectomy 5/5 for a cancer very similar to yours. But i had two tumors 1cm and 2cm very near one another. I was told also triple negative invasive cancer with no nodes involved and clear margins. Grade 3 poorly differentiated and a stage 1. Because my entire breast was removed Im told i will not need Rads but was told that i must have chemo. Im starting 6/17. The outcomes were confusing to me when showed to me. Im 45 and also a RN im opting to take the chemo. I hope that all goes well with you. God Bless You!
Lori