As a triple negative patient who so far has not responded to Taxotere and is now on AC, I'm wondering what the purpose of your slight comment might be? Is there anything new in it? Do you get recognition or money or a promotion for posting something, no matter how slight and insignificant? I guess my question is: why even bother to post something so fluffy?
Dr. AOF
I am 34 and recently had a double mastecomy and chemotherpy for triple negative b breast cancer.. I recieved TC therapy bc I was unable to have TAC bc I was treated at the age of 21 with Adrinmicin for Hodgkins Disease... I never recieved radaition to the chest for the Hodgkins Disease. Has anyone else recieved TC for triple negative breast Cancer? 
Denise, have you read our triple negative FAQS? I think you'll find it a useful piece. Good luck - PJH
I certainly hope this posting goes where I intend it! I was just "cruising" through this site and noticed how recently comments were made. TBNC is really scarry- TNBC with IBC is scarry and that's what I dealt with in May of 2009. So I went through the right mastectomy. the A/C the Taxol- the "port" the Neulasta the mouth sores, the rads- the burns and yesterday I had my 3rd "out of treatment" oncology visit. Tumor markers were 44-not too bad. I have about 2 inches of hair growth and I am alot fatter than I used to be, with very on me little remaining as it was before all of this-Ya it gets better-really slowly....and I feel like an ingrate with complaints. I have crappy insurance and the local hospital has given me stirling care and for this I sincerely thank them.
Just believe that, while going through this unwanted journey, that everyone who has assisted you medically has done the very best that their knowledge allows. And don't read web sites other than those which are credible.
I am too long winded-sorry!!
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After a lumpectomy and a mastectomy in Sept.2007,I was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma of the left breast.Tumour grade 1(1+2+1=4/9 points).
Tubular fotmation--2
Mitotic activity---1 Lymphatic and vascular invasion---Absent
Lymphocytic response---Severe.
My Receptor test came out as follows:-
Estrogen Receptor Score: 60
Progesterone Receptor Score:- 50
Opinion
Estrogen Receptor:-Weakly Positive
Progesterone Receptor:-Weakly Positive Breast Carcinoma
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY for C-erb-B2/HER-2/Neu Oncoprotein.
Result: C-erb-B2(Her-2/Her-2/Neu) Oncoprotein:1+
Breast and Lymph Nodes Histopathology Report
Opinion
HW746-07:Metastatic Carcinoma (Left Axillary Lymph Nodes)
HW747-07: Residual Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (Left Breast)
Lymphnodes-7/7 involved.
I've had 8 infusions of chemotherapy,4 of AC and 4 of Taxol. After a four weeks break I'll be starting on radiotherapy of the chest wall and remaining axillary lymphnodes.
My doctor doesn't make any commitment about the chances of my recovery,although the board's reviewal places my tumour as being at Grade I and says my cancer isn't metastatic.Actually I had the lumpectomy and mastectomy as well as histapathology of both lump and breast done in a different city before coming over to this hospital of international repute.Doctor,I know you don't deal with individual cases here,but I'd be greatly obliged if after looking at the above results you could give me an idea of what my chances of recovery are.
Thank you ever so much.
You know I really wish I could give you a prognosis, but I think it's not permitted by
the sponsor due to legal issue. I do think, though, that your oncologist should give you a good estimate if you ask him/her - and of course I hope you are going to be cured.
Kevin Knopf
How are you doing? I was diagnosed with Triple Negative today. Would love to know how it turned out for you.
Be blessed.
Sorry you've joined the club here... but welcome. If you haven't already, please read our triple negative FAQS- you may find some helpful information there. Best of luck to you as you go through treatment, and stay in touch here, OK? We can help. - PJH
Hi
So far I'm doing fine. I continue to be tired,though.But that could be because of having diabetese as well. I'm 65 years old. Tamoxifen hasn't added to my weight. As a matter of fact I'm slimmer than when I was undergoing treatment. Don't know whether that's a good or a bad sign.Don't worry.Medicines are so much more advanced now.You'll be fine. My prayers are with you.Ps stay in touch.
Cressida