11Years Cancer - Free: the truth about life after TNBC

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11Years Cancer - Free: the truth about life after TNBC




As I was replying to a message in an emotional health support group recently, a wave of memories from my treatment days came rushing back.

It’s been 11 years since I was diagnosed with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) — a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer with limited treatment options. Though my physical treatment ended long ago, my healing journey continues.

Every year post-treatment has brought a new layer of understanding, discomfort, learning, and rebuilding. And today, I want to write about the part of survivorship most people don’t talk about:
the silent, emotional battles we face long after the doctors say we’re “okay.”

🎗️ Life After TNBC: The Emotional Reality

Being a TNBC survivor is a blessing — and sometimes a heavy emotional burden.

  • The fear of recurrence never fully leaves. A new pain or symptom can trigger deep anxiety.

  • There’s the pressure to “move on” when inside, you know you’ve changed forever.

  • You mourn the body, energy, or identity you once had — but rarely get space to express it.

  • And you’re often seen as “strong,” when you really want to be understood.

🧠 The Inner Critic: My Real Enemy

Cancer can make you vulnerable — not just physically but mentally.
In my case, I became my own worst critic.

I questioned myself constantly:

  • “Am I enough now?”

  • “Why do I still feel so broken?”

  • “Shouldn’t I be grateful and happy?”

It took time, but I slowly learned that my thoughts needed healing just as much as my body had.

🧘‍♀️ What Helped Me: Mental Strength & Self-Talk

I came across a quote that has guided me:

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

That changed everything.

I stopped trying to rush through grief or fake positivity.
I began allowing myself to:

  • Feel what I feel — the fear, the fatigue, the joy, the confusion

  • Speak gently to myself

  • Accept my emotions without shame

  • Redefine “normal” on my terms

🌸 Embracing My Authentic Self

Today, I live differently.

I don’t chase the “old me” anymore.
I’ve stopped comparing, pretending, proving.

I’ve chosen to embrace who I’ve become — raw, real, alive, emotional, and awake.
That’s where my healing truly began.

Also read my post on :https://mamasview.blogspot.com/2020/07/value-yourself.html

 

💬 To My Fellow Survivors:

If you’re walking this path — whether 1 year or 11 years out — know this:

  • You are not alone.

  • It’s okay if you’re not “over it.”

  • You’re allowed to feel, rest, cry, dream, and rebuild at your own pace.

You survived. That was strength.
But how you heal — gently, slowly, and honestly — that is your wisdom.

You might also be interested to know  about foods that help you heal : read it here! https://mamasview.blogspot.com/2025/06/my-wellness-kitchen-foods-i-trust-for.html

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✍️ Author Bio

About Me:
I'm an 11-year TNBC survivor, mother, writer, and spiritual seeker. This blog is my healing space — a place where I share my truth, not perfection. I believe healing is not a destination but a daily practice. I write to remind myself and others: you’re not alone.


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