@MKitty68 Hello and welcome! I'm also 49 and I've had BC twice 2011 and 2015 4yrs apart. I just wanted to say my first diagnosis I was alone. 7 months out of my marriage and 2 children and had to move. I got through it alone with very little support. 2015 I was in a new relationship by only 7 months believe it or not, he lives an hour away and wasn't around alot through it all, so I had a few close people and my Dad thats all to help. It is very doable and I admit I hear alot of others talk about their lovely supportive husbands and I think its beautiful, I too wish I had of had that...mine looked a little different. Amazing how you manage and get through with or without someone.
Just take one step at a time, don't get too far ahead and communicate constantly with your team once you have a plan in place and please come to the Forum, so many ladies and experiences that we can offer all sorts of support. Big Hugs Melinda xo :)