How can a 34-year-old cope with a TNBC diagnosis?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was just diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 34 years old. And then I’ve got a new baby at home.” The news was a shock, and I still can’t believe how quickly everything happened.I’m thinking about how other young moms will feel when they get the TNBC diagnosis and are dealing with this situation and raising a young child. I'm trying to conserve my strength for my family, but I'm worried about the challenge of balancing therapy, parenting, and my emotional well-being.What help or strategies have you found useful in helping patients cope with the first few months after diagnosis?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and advice.

Would really appreciate any recommendations you have.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com

I hope you are doing well.

Persistent thirst despite drinking large amounts of water, frequent urination, especially at night, fatigue, blurry vision, and episodes of shakiness are all symptoms we commonly see when blood glucose levels are elevated.The reading of 198 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) after dinner is not diagnostic on its own because blood sugar naturally rises after eating, but in the setting of your symptoms, it is significant enough that I would not dismiss it. At 27, diabetes can absolutely occur, including both type 2 Diabetes and sometimes type 1 Diabetes in adults.You should arrange testing with a doctor promptly, ideally within the next few days. The most useful tests would include:Fasting blood glucose.Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which reflects your average sugar levels over the past two to three months.A urine test and basic blood work may also be done to check hydration status, kidney function, and rule out other contributing conditions such as anaemia or thyroid disease.The blurry vision and exhaustion you describe can happen when glucose levels remain elevated for some time.

I hope this helps.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to inquire.

Thank you.