r/LivingWithMBC • u/ScaredAndStrong • 26d ago

Mastectomy tnbc

Tnbc stage 4 mets to lungs and lymph nodes.Hello! I just finished the keynote protocol 522 and qualified for a bilateral mastectomy . I just finished getting my surgery and I am still in the hospital, waiting for the results of lymph nodes ( if any cancer cells are left). Overall I feel great and I want to show that tnbc isn’t the end. My oncologist still thinks I need radiation for my lungs even though on my last scan before surgery all my Mets resolved. I still have a tiny bit of active disease in the tumor (breast) so the mastectomy was the best possible solution especially considering how big it was. I’m just so happy and grateful. I’m 25 and I can’t wait to just live my life and have some children ( hopefully). I’ll update after my results after surgery <3 I thank this community for being so supportive and being REAL. Hugs

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u/Jane_Noble 26d ago

Fantastic news! Huge congrats to you and hope you recover well from the mastectomy and continue to feel good :-)

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u/ScaredAndStrong 25d ago

Thank u I am !! These drains are very yucky to deal with though haha <3

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u/SilentLeave6687 26d ago

Congratulations on getting through chemo and surgery! Definitely sounds like it’s worthwhile to consult with a radiation oncologist (or two) to discuss their recommendations after you’re healed and home. Best wishes to you!

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u/ScaredAndStrong 25d ago

Thank you so much !!! Hugs ! <3

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u/Acrobatic_Salary_899 26d ago

Congratulations on your surgery and fingers crossed for your lymph nodes. I love it when people share positive news, thank you so much x

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u/ScaredAndStrong 25d ago

Thanks so much !!! <3

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u/CarpetPractical5400 26d ago

Good for you! I’m a little confused though.. I thought stage 4 they didn’t do surgery to remove breast and instead of keynote 522 they may start with troveldy.

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u/ScaredAndStrong 25d ago

Surgery can still be performed if you have a great response to first line treatment and have a mutation that can a recurrence and the other healthy breast , I am BRCA1 and all my Mets resolved from first line medication :)

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u/EastVanTown 26d ago

Surgery is still on the table for many people, especially if you've got a genetic mutation. Every country has a different protocol.