Documenting a personal journey from breast cancer diagnosis to pathological Complete Response (pCR)
Diagnosis
Treatment
pCR Goal
Currently in treatment phase
8 June 2026
Surgery on 30 May — therapeutic mammoplasty and axillary clearance after months of chemo. Histology confirms a pathological complete response (pCR): no residual invasive cancer in the breast, 0/31 lymph nodes positive. One small finding at an inner margin is being double-checked with extra lab stains; it is not counted as residual disease and sits with clear space from the edge.
1 May 2026
After months of treatment (EC then weekly Taxol) alongside Phesgo, imaging now shows very little enhancement where the cancer was, and previously abnormal lymph nodes look normal. With a good response and reassuring heart checks, the next step is surgery in May.
18 February 2026
A follow-up with the breast surgeon confirmed a mid-chemo response on ultrasound, discussed aiming for breast-conserving surgery if feasible, and made it clear that an axillary clearance will be needed because of the extent of node involvement at diagnosis.
This website documents a personal journey through breast cancer treatment in the UK, from initial diagnosis through to achieving pathological Complete Response (pCR).
The aim is to translate complex medical information into understandable terms, providing hope and realistic insights for others who may be navigating similar experiences.
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