Triple Negative Receptor Breast Cancer
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Second opinion?
Deidra,
I don't have triple negative breast cancer but I have read about a new treatment which might be what you are getting. There is another discussion board on breastcancer.org which might have some good information on it. They have a specific heading for triple negative on the topic list of the message board.
Have you gone for a second opinion? If I weren't 100% behind what my doc was doing I would certainly seek a second opinion. Follow your instincts.
Hugs.
Roseann0 -
Chemo First
From what my surgeon and oncologist have told me and from what I have researched, the reason to do chemo first is to shrink the tumor. This makes surgery easier. If you are not happy with your physician seek a second opinion and third and fourth if need be. AND remember you can opt out of this trial drug at anytime. Measuring the tumor with a tape measure, may not be giving you an accurate size of the tumor, as they are measured in centimeters, not inches. My tumor was 2.2 CENTIMETERS, that is less than an inch.
I feel your frustration and wish you the best.0 -
Triple Negative Breast Cancer FoundationMAJW said:Chemo First
From what my surgeon and oncologist have told me and from what I have researched, the reason to do chemo first is to shrink the tumor. This makes surgery easier. If you are not happy with your physician seek a second opinion and third and fourth if need be. AND remember you can opt out of this trial drug at anytime. Measuring the tumor with a tape measure, may not be giving you an accurate size of the tumor, as they are measured in centimeters, not inches. My tumor was 2.2 CENTIMETERS, that is less than an inch.
I feel your frustration and wish you the best.
I was doing some research for you and found this foundation on the internet. They have a help line to give you information. The number is 877-880-8622. Hope it is helpful.
Roseann0 -
Hi DeidraM
I'm triple negative, diagnosed 8-18-09 with stage IIIC and a 5.5 tumor. My onc has me doing chemo first to shrink the tumor before surgery, I'm not on the test one though and my tumor is shrinking, visibly and physically you can tell. If your tumor is not shrinking and your onc. makes you feel the least bit uncomfortable then definitely seek another opinion, and you can opt out of that test drug.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Kari0
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