Following the previous article that mentioned Xiaojing’s anti-cancer story, she and I are about to have a fateful intersection on the road to anti-cancer.
After being discharged from the hospital, we still kept in touch. In fact, Xiaojing and I were not only similar in age, but also had similar personalities and interests. (Readers who want to know about Xiaojing’s anti-cancer story can read my last article~👇👇)
Xiaojing suffered from triple-negative breast cancer (stage III) due to axillary lymph node metastasis, so she had to complete two chemotherapy drug combinations, a total of 4 chemotherapy courses (two chemotherapy drug combinations each) and 33 radiation treatments. treat.
What is “triple negative breast cancer”?
Breast cancer refers to “malignant tumors of the breast” and is a broad category. Generally, surgical removal of the tumor is recommended in the early stage. However, for patients with advanced stage and unresectable disease, if symptomatic treatment is required, it can be further subdivided into: lumen Cell-type (hormone-positive), HER2-positive, and triple-negative breast cancer.
Triple negative: accounts for about 15 to 20% of the total breast cancer. Hormone receptors ER, PR, and HER2 are all negative, and hormonal treatment and targeted drugs cannot be used. In the past, only chemotherapy could be used, but now the latest immunotherapy, PARP inhibitors or angiogenesis factor inhibitors (Anti -VEGF) for treatment.
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What is the difference between triple negative breast cancer and general breast cancer?
Triple-negative breast cancer is basically a completely different type of cancer from general breast cancer, with different causes and different treatment methods. It just happens that the cancer occurs in the breast, but it must not be treated as the same type of cancer.
The cells of triple-negative breast cancer are easy to “differentiate”, so the cancer cells grow faster. Compared with hormonal breast cancer, the cancer develops faster, has a worse prognosis, has more complications, and is easier to metastasize, even if it is the first breast cancer. 1. In the “early stage” of the second stage, it is easier to relapse after treatment, but there are fewer treatment drugs.
Breast cancer location and common symptoms?
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Risk groups for triple-negative breast cancer
Those who have the BRCA gene and a family history of breast cancer, especially those who are blood relatives within the second degree, such as mothers, aunts, sisters, etc., women under 40 years of age who had their first period before the age of 12 and gave birth to their first child after the age of 30, or those who have never given birth or breast-feeding. Obesity (body fat greater than 30, BMI greater than 27) with breast cancer
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The joy of being reborn from the ashes
Xiaojing finally completed the course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and then came follow-up visits every 3 months.
She excitedly told me one day: “Since the treatment, I have arranged what I want to do every day. I have been able to experience all the food that I was reluctant to spend and the delicious food that I have never tasted before.”
Since the end of the treatment, Xiaojing has often shared with me her daily life of eating, drinking, having fun and traveling to various places. With Xiaojing’s happy and satisfied expression, I can see her joy after rebirth and her longing for the future🥳
God gave her another test
After Xiaojing’s chemotherapy, she had regular follow-up visits every three months. A year later, she returned for check-ups as usual. Just one day, Xiaojing suddenly called me, and I suddenly had an ominous premonition…
“The report of my follow-up examination came out. The doctor said that new lymphatic metastasis was found in my neck…” On the other end of the phone, Xiaojing burst into tears.
I was so shocked that I couldn’t speak. I didn’t know how to comfort her. I felt like my chest was being pressed by a big stone. After hanging up the phone, I cried for a long time…
But I know that I must not cry in front of Xiaojing.
My warm spring sun
A month later, Xiaojing called me again. She told me in a cheerful tone: “I later had surgery to remove the tumor on my neck. Now I just need to take the oral chemotherapy drug (Wennuoping) on time. You will be fine.” Don’t worry~”
To me, Xiaojing is a cheerful, warm, kind and optimistic girl, just like the “warm sunshine of spring”. She is my little sun on the road to fighting cancer, accompanying me and illuminating countless hopes for me~☀️☀️
“The growth of life is directly proportional to a person’s courage.” –ANAIS NIN
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2023-11-05 18:35:56
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