A little overwhelmed

I had the same diagnosis as you,also on my right breast,last September.I had a mastectomy,because the cancer was very deep ,and directly behind my nipple,but luckily it hadn't spread.I also had chemo,but this is dependent on what the oncologist thinks after seeing your pathology report.EVERY case is different.Recovery from the mastectomy was so much easier than I thought,and there was hardly any pain.Like Tonya said,if you need lymph nodes removed,it seems that the pain from this is worse.The best advice that I can give,is to have the lumpectomy,and concentrate on that for now.Dont look ahead,because you don't know what you will need yet.After your surgery,when you know what will be happening,then you can move on to thinking about that.It is easier said than done,to take things one step at a time,but it is definitely the best way to go.When people ask for details,you can just tell them that you are having the lump removed and you will know more later.Dont worry about having chemo,because for most ladies these days,it is not the nightmare that it once was. There is medication to help with all side effects,and many ladies on here have continued to work through their chemo.Look after yourself,and stay on this blog.It is truly the most wonderful place for support from others that know exactly how you are feeling at any stage of your treatment.Cheers xoxRobyn