Hi Paula,
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and kind words! I am sorry to hear you had a recurrence. You have done so well not taking much time off work while having chemo. How are you doing now?
I often think I may be not brave enough and too emotional. I am so glad that someone is so much like me and a nurse too :) . I have come to terms with the diagnosis, but saying out the words "breast cancer" and hugs are definitely the two things that get my eyes welled up really quickly. I really like the idea you ask people not to hug and ask you how you were doing in public area and work place. I am so grateful that I am surrounded by all the caring families, friends and colleagues. I agree that most things the thought of it is worse than the actual event. I am sure I will be fine when back to work.
I have already joined the reconstruction group and young woman 's club( I love to be classified as Young woman here :) ).
Wish you all the best!
Lots of love and hugs for you!