Ductal carcinoma in situ

@rr I don't know if you've mentioned how old your kids are.  Mine, at the beginning of this, were 11, 12 & 15 (now have all had a birthday).  We've been straight with them about everything (although have avoided what if's) including what might be expected from chemo.  While they have been upset at time because I'm feeling so lousy, they have also risen to the occasion.  They have also understood when birthday celebrations have to happen 2 months later because chemo just gets in the way.  I think that it has helped them to know that they are part of making things work rather than wondering what secrets are being kept.  I have also spoken to their teachers about this so that, if behaviour is odd at school, they know what is going on.