I'm a newbie

Hi there,

yes it is a huge shock, so confronting and very, very scary.  Once you know what you are dealing with and the treatments you are having, it will seem a little less scary and you will know exactly what you have to do to get through this. Breasts, hair and the like don't actually define who we are. You will find the strength to get through as you don't have any choice. Everyone's bc, treatment and how they cope with it all is different and their own journey however, on here there is always someone who has been through similar and who truly understands. It won't all be smooth sailing, and the support you will receive here will be invaluable.  Take one step at a time, one appointment at a time and you will get through. We all experience the fear of the unknown and sometimes it is as bad as we feared but you do get through it. I had idc grade 1 stage 3. Lumpectomy, 6 months chemo, 33 radiotherapy sessions and 12 months of herceptin. I survived (and there were days that I didn't think I would get through) and am slowly getting my life back. Plan some nice relaxing things for yourself in between times. Take care and don't forget to breathe. Take care. Karen xox