Breast Cancer...

[christina63]

I was Diganosed with stage 2B Triple negative breast cancer in December 19, 2006.All my tests came back one positive node and the cancer in left breast. I had Chemo then before I finished Chemo the cancer came back to the same 2 areas.Then I had a masectomy followed by more chemo and 7 weeks of radiation. Just recently I asked my Oncologist to order another Pet Scan just to make sure everything was going good. The first Pet scan in August 22, 2007 came back negative. The second one that was performed March 28, 2008 came back 3 small spots on left lung but no hot spots and something about some shadow on my Thymus gland. Is there a need for concern?

[SueYoung55]

Hello Jude,

Ask your oncologist about the current PARP inhibitor trials going on right now for triple negative cancers. They are making huge strides with this treatment and you should investigate further. Here is a place to start reading. You can search PARP and see what comes up. For sure ask your onc and see what they say.

http://www.facingourrisk.org/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=306

If my cancer was triple negative I'd give this a go! Research research research!

[jude2865]

i was diagnosed may '09 stage 2b triple negative breast cancer. My biopsies show that i have negative lymph nodes on my MRM. I am undergoing chemo therapy now, 6 sessions followed by  7weeks radiation then another 3 sessions of chemo. I want to know my risk of recurrence? will i be safe then after this successive treatments?

[japdip]

You should discuss the results of the PET scan with your Oncologist since he/she will have recieved the full report.Only those who have access to the reports and films can give you an accurateopinionn as to exactly what it all means.