Let's Talk About Chemotherapy

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Forum Name: Let's Talk About Chemotherapy
Forum Description: A place to discuss Chemotherapy
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Topic: New to the site

Posted By: brandymarie52
Subject: New to the site
Date Posted: Feb 09 2014 at 10:47pm

Hi guys. My name is brandy Percy. I was recently diagnosed with tnbc on 1/15. I don't have all the info you guys have. What I do know is that it is type 3, stage 3 (as far as they know it hasn't spread after doing a pet scan). After a MRI they have determined that it is at least 8 cm which is why I have to do chemo before surgery. I start chemo tomorrow. Do the a/c every other week for 4 cycles then weekly taxol for 12 weeks. I really appreciate this forum and you guys posting all the info you do. Needless to say I'm a little freaked about what tomorrow has in store but I'm trying to look at it with a positive point of view that this is what I need to get better. I know that surgery and radiation will follow surgery. Hoping tomorrow I can have the pathology report to give you guys more answers as I see most of you know everything pertaining to your bc which has made me realize I need to be more aware of my disease and treatment. I'm 31 years old and never thought this would happen to me, but then again no one does. Seriously thought it would be just a cyst that they found on breast but that did not turn out to be the case. I will update you guys on how things go. Can't thank everyone enough that this site is here to have someone to talk to.

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Posted By: brandymarie52
Date Posted: Feb 09 2014 at 10:49pm

Oh forgot to mention I do know it has spread to auxiliary lymph nodes and nodes under the sternum.

Posted By: SagePatientAdvocates
Date Posted: Feb 09 2014 at 11:20pm

Dear Brandy,

welcome to our TNBC Foundation family. I think you will find some wonderful folks here who will support you on your difficult journey. We will be here for you.

Wish you did not have reason to be here, especially at such a young age. Have you seen a Certified Genetic Counselor and been tested for the BRCA mutation?

I am a volunteer patient advocate and I am sending you my contact info if you would like to talk. I will not give you medical advice but maybe it would be helpful to talk.

good luck with your chemo.

warmly,

Steve

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I am a BRCA1+ grandson, son and father of women affected by breast/oc-my daughter inherited mutation from me, and at 36, was dx 2004 TNBC I am a volunteer patient advocate with SAGE Patient Advocates

Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Feb 10 2014 at 8:44am

Hi Brandymarie,

I'm sorry you have a reason to be here, TNBC that is. This is one club no one wants to join, but I hope you'll find the support and love of everyone here. Wishing you the best on your first chemo today. I hope you had a chance to read the thread about what to bring to chemo. It has lots of good ideas. Staying hydrated is very important. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

Donna

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DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15

Posted By: brandymarie52
Date Posted: Feb 10 2014 at 5:32pm

Thanks guys. You are right not a club you want to join but glad that have people here that know what I am and will be going through. First chemo treatment done. Went easier then I thought. Will keep everyone updated