Time to process

Hello @JenD, it is a shock to try and process something that is totally unexpected. I think I have a similar diagnosis. 2cm IDC with 1 lymph node involved, stage 2 grade 3 cancer, diagnosed in November. A lump was found on my first breast screen, no symptoms, so it all felt a bit unreal for a while, particularly as I felt perfectly healthy and fine. I had a lumpectomy and 3 lymph nodes removed, 1 involved, but no further clearance required. As the cancer is grade 3 and a higher risk for recurrence chemo, radiation therapy and hormone therapy is my road to travel. I too have had great support from family  friends, work and a great team of people, from surgeon, oncologist, nurses and anyone else I've come in contact with. I've just finished my 4th round of AC treatment, I've been luckily to have fairly mild side effects, and no nausea, the oncologist said they are much better managing this now. There is lots of information available here, and people to answer questions, or just somewhere to find support and solidarity. Try and stay as positive as you can. Take one step at a time and look after yourself. Katie