Sorry to hear you have been diagnosed but welcome to this website. I can understand you being scared, it's a scary thing when faced with it. Robyn is right in saying to take one step at a time, when you look far ahead it can be daunting. I was diagnosed last September, had a lumpectomy performed, then chemo, radiation and now hormone therapy. I started back at work this week for some short shifts at first and I'm feeling great. I suffer from depression and anxiety which didn't help going through the process, but I made it. It's not always a pleasant journey but it is certainly doable. I wish you all the best for your mastectomy on Friday, stay in touch and let us know how you are,
Hazel xx