Hi Butterfly40,
I was diagnosed a year and a half ago, but mine was stage 2 which meant after lumpectomy I had to have 6 months of chemo. I then had 6 weeks radiation therapy and now on Tamoxifen.
I am going well thank you. I have never felt like I was sick and just went through the motions of what I had to do.
I have 2 kids also and made sure I spoke to them about what was happening (hardest thing I have had to do).
It is so good that you have caught it when you have. A year after I was diagnosed my work friend went for her first mammogram at 40 and they found early breast cancer. Alot of women don't realise they can have their first mammogram at 40. I am so glad she listened and went because we are both doing well.
Bestest wishes
Rita xo