Hi! I also had triple positive(initial diagnosis). I completed the 10 rounds of the “standard of care” treatment of THCP. Then had a post treatment MRI that discovered a 2nd tumor (HER2 and estrogen positive but progesterone negative, same breast but different spot.

Official diagnosis:
Invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast, int grade, T2N0M0, ER positive (8/8), PR+ (5/8), Her2 Positive (2+, amplified by FISH)
Separate tiny focus of ductal carcinoma in the left medial breast, T1aN0M0 ER (8/8+), PR negative, Her2 1+

I chose a bilater Mastectomy. In addition to both breast they took 1 node. The node came back clean but I still had residual. Since my decision was at the 11th hour I had to defer starting reconstruction.

I immediately started Kadcyla (my husband calls it chemo lite). As I have not had any issues while taking it. Hair is growing back nice and full, taste buds are back to normal and my strength is building every day!!!

I am also on Anastrozole for 5 years. I did start taking gabapentin for joint pain and that was the winning drug for me!!!

Cancer is not a death sentence!! Stay positive and keep your body healthy. Do what is right for YOU! We will all have a different experience. I found it helpful to not read a lot into what Dr Google had to say. You can find way too much negativity.

I am a 62 year old female… started round two in November 2024. Just got my expanders a month ago and I am living life!!!

Schedule to participate in the Susan G Komen 3 day (20 mile/day) walk in August.

Be strong and know you can do those things you want and need to do!!! Tits up