Introduction

Welcome! You don't want to be here but there are many people who have shared your experience and will be happy to help wherever they can. Bit of a shock is a lovely understatement, most of us know those first few weeks of disbelief, fear and anxiety all too well. It helps immensely when you can have a plan of action. It also helps if you can take one thing at a time and try not to plan too far ahead - there are so many variations in treatment and so many different reactions,  it's hard to know what's what until you start. I worked right through chemo, so yes, it's quite possible but others find their side effects make that too hard. If you can, best to have a back up plan, just in case. Once you see your oncologist, you will have a better idea. Take a deep breath, others have been on this road before you and got through it. This is a good place to share your concerns, ask questions (no question is out of order!) and occasionally have a thorough spit about the circumstances! Here's to you, best wishes.