Recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Negative breast cancer. Going thru treatment now and having one of those not so good days where i’m feeling pretty bad. Glad to have found this forum. Even though i have family support, this diagnosis is still devastating and feeling overwhelmed with all their questions, that i don’t have answers to. So I am looking forward to hearing others experiences with this.
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Hello @tootieluv
I’m so sorry you find yourself here, especially on a Saturday evening when it can feel like the rest of the world is (apparently) so much more fun!
Walking through the door marked “cancer diagnosis” is probably one of the hardest things anyone has to do, you have no choice in the matter and it all feels so scary and overwhelming especially at the start.
It might not feel possible at the moment but believe it or not there are some good things to be found. My diagnosis has taught me that there are some truly wonderful and kind people in this world and I’m stronger than I thought I was.
I’m now 4 years post diagnosis and treatment and whilst I cannot for one second pretend life is perfect I find lots of ways to appreciate the life I have which I could never have imagined at the stage you are at now.
Sending you lots of love
AM xxx
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Hi Tootieluv, Just read ur post, I remember this feeling very well. I was diagnosed in 2017 with TNBC, what’s happening with your treatment right now ? I admit I googled everything I could find to get more information and answers to so many questions whizzing around in my head. If you wanna ask me anything I will reply back. Be strong 
xx
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Evening @tootieluv its a scary time. I still struggle to wrap my head around it all. I also have a supportive family but this forum is a wonderful place to come during the harder moments. If nothing else it stops me googling 
Find small positives in as much as possible. Last night I found joy reading the description of my lumpectomy and reconstruction. It said the procedure was for women with small to medium sized breasts with not much droop 
I was well happy with that! 39 years old, 2 babies and not much droop! I almost want to put that on a tshirt!
Ive got no doubt there are some hard moments ahead of us but we are getting treatment. Hold on to that. None of this is forever, it’s just for now
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Tootieluv:heart: sorry you find yourself here, I was TNBC in 2017. Do take it a day at a time a treatment at a time, ask away on here as much or as little as you want, maybe look at threads you can join too, beautiful friendships come from something that tries to harm you it is a rollercoaster, hang on and try your best tgsts all anyone can do, di it your way in your own time there are no right or wrongs:heart: bcn has got you 
anytime day or night everyone will reach out 
Shi xx
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So sorry you were able to join the group. I was diagnosed in May with TNBC. It’s been an experience. I wish I had found a therapist as soon as I was diagnosed because I needed someone to talk to and listen to me talk without any judgement. I learned as much as I could about my cancer, treatment protocols and new trials. I feel strongly that you need to be your best advocate. Sometimes doctors and family won’t agree with a decision but it is your decision to make. Praying for you!
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Hi @tootieluv I was also diagnosed with stage 2 tnbc back in January. Already went through chemo, lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Now I’m on Capecitabin for 6 months due to residual cancer after the surgery….
I’m feeling fine, my hair grew back, I’m working, dating, going out. Of course, it’s different for everyone but life will still be good and I bet you’ll feel even more alive after this battle. Hold on💜
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