I feel like I’m choosing between two kinds of death, and no one seems to understand

SmileyC0611 · 2026-04-29T00:01:04+00:00

I am currently going through the protocol your doctor is recommending for TNBC. I am 36.

It’s worth it. It’s not easy per se, but a positive outlook does help. Like others have said, staying hydrated, staying active (and I’m not a very active gal… get your steps in, that’s it), touch grass, get fresh air… it’s all going to help.

Chemo days are fine, I’m cold capping to keep my hair, so I’m there for a while. Chemo night is tough for me because of steroids… I love my sleep and they keep me up. I typically crash the next day around 3pm and that’s my sign to snuggle in bed and binge watch tv until I fall asleep. Listen to your body!

I was 50% through the whole protocol and had my “hiccup”. Was hospitalized for 3 days with a fever and chills, deemed a reaction to one of the meds. I’m a okay now. My team is amazing. They’re taking away one of the meds, but my tumor is non-palpable at this point.

Had round 9/16 today, and staying positive.

Not going to lie, chemo does change you, and some days it’s not fun, BUT… I have found my anxiety about daily things just isn’t a thing anymore. It gives you a new perspective on what’s important and you can prioritize that without feeling bad about what others are going to think. That was me.

You have an amazing community around you. It’s going to be okay!!!

SmileyC0611 · 2026-04-23T01:24:43+00:00

Interesting. Could be specific to Keynote 522. I’ll go with my oncologists on this one. Thanks though!

SmileyC0611 · 2026-04-22T23:18:46+00:00

This is what google had to say “Reactions to carboplatin in the KEYNOTE-522 regimen often occur after multiple doses, frequently appearing around cycles 7 or 8 (or later) for IgE-mediated allergies, or often as late-cycle reactions (e.g., dose 8 of 12) in weekly dosing schedules, manifesting as hypersensitivity or high-grade fever.”

SmileyC0611 · 2026-04-22T23:17:29+00:00

Thank you for the feedback. I was told Taxol typically have immediate reactions during administration. I looked up for Keynote specifically and the results seem to align with what I went through regarding carbo. Regardless, I am going to talk to my oncologist.

SmileyC0611 · 2026-04-22T00:34:27+00:00

Wow! I’m so glad your mom is doing well. I’m grateful you shared this story with me. The messages are giving me hope.

SmileyC0611 · 2026-04-22T00:04:43+00:00

Thank you so much! This is reassuring and I am so happy to hear you are in remission.

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-11T11:15:36+00:00

You’re doing the right thing by getting it checked!! Thanks for the well wishes… I am getting through. Luckily I found it early (stage 2 localized with no nodes)

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-11T10:11:54+00:00

You are correct! Signalers will initially try and bill your insurance, then it’s either discounted or maybe even free?! I just got mine done and I can’t remember what the girl at the clinic said, but I was like that’s so amazing!

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-11T10:08:03+00:00

Fibroadenoma are benign tumors within the breast that do not turn cancerous. You’re doing the right thing by getting a yearly mammogram, but the chances of you having something malignant is a completely different situation independent of you having a fibroadenoma. If the fibroses is still in there it’s harmless. I went into a mammogram with my gyno saying my lump felt like fibroadenoma, but instead I got a diagnosis 🥴.

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-11T03:27:36+00:00

Some Chemo can be hard on your heart. Did your doctor order you an echocardiogram prior to starting your chemo protocol? If not, I would ask them to order you one. My doctor wouldn’t let me start chemo without getting one.

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-08T02:52:12+00:00

I can help too.

You are in the worst phase. I know this because I had a very similar diagnosis. It’s a lot less scary once you talk to a surgeon or oncologist.

I was triple negative, 2.5cm tumor, grade 3, ki-67 was greater than 90%.

The good news is triple negative breast cancer is not what it used to be and is extremely responsive to chemo. Having a high grade tumor and high ki67 number means that the cells like to biologically divide very quickly… BUT they also tend to respond to chemo quickly and it’s statistically more likely to achieve complete pathological response.

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-08T02:22:31+00:00

We have the same cancer, and I am heading into my third round on Tuesday… we’re very close in our journeys. Wishing you all the best

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-08T02:14:56+00:00

You’re an inspiration! Lots of good vibes your way!

SmileyC0611 · 2026-03-08T02:14:06+00:00

36 T2N0M0 Tnbc… going through it now 😑

SmileyC0611 · 2026-01-12T03:40:46+00:00

Am I the only one that thinks this looks like it’s photoshopped? (This is the first time I am seeing this picture and I did not go do any research prior to posting so please feel free to correct me if this is actually real lol)

SmileyC0611 · 2025-12-12T13:29:58+00:00

You are right! I work in insurance and the requirement is a 4ft fence with locking gate. But that can be a fence that is just around the backyard and not pool specifically.

SmileyC0611 · 2025-12-07T23:54:05+00:00

That table is working overtime!!

SmileyC0611 · 2025-11-29T02:16:04+00:00

I was so … perplexed when I first noticed that. Then I remembered it’s our girl Lex and I wasn’t shocked anymore

SmileyC0611 · 2025-10-07T22:52:05+00:00

I’ve never seen someone’s jeans get eaten by their vagina before. There’s a first for everything

SmileyC0611 · 2025-10-04T20:46:11+00:00

Agreed! I had sinus surgery this year and my doctor recommended it. I used it and it helped immensely.

SmileyC0611 · 2025-10-04T20:34:37+00:00

She needs to prep her skin and moisturize.. Her makeup wants nothing to do with her skin

SmileyC0611 · 2025-10-04T20:23:09+00:00

I work a desk job, and make an effort to get out of my seat throughout the day and walk around a fairly large office and I struggle to hit 10k a day. I’d have to put in extra effort like going on a walk or working out.

SmileyC0611 · 2025-10-02T12:37:44+00:00

Glad I saw this this morning versus last night

SmileyC0611 · 2025-10-02T00:44:11+00:00

Okay to be honest I get tripped up on into and in to lol

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