Bad news. Please help :(

This is not a death warrant. Your cancer is still very treatable. I have a had a mastectomy and 5 out of 8 nodes were positive for cancer with me. The fact that your cancer was ER and PR positive is the best news you could have as this means hormone therapy (just one tablet a day) is very effective in preventing a cancer recurrence. Your doctors are the best people to listen to regarding your treatment and they will recommend the most effective treatment for you. I have just finished 18 weeks of Chemo and it is very doable and not as bad as I expected. It is 4 weeks since my last Chemo and I feel almost normal ( except for lack of hair! ). I have had 6 radiotherapy treatments, 19 to go. I am finding this part of treatment a breeze compared to chemo and the staff are absolutely wonderful. I will start hormone therapy after radiotherapy is complete in 4 weeks time. Then it is on with the rest of my life. With a healthly diet and regular exercise I have a very good chance of never having a problem cancer wise again. This can be you too! There is every reason to believe that you will be well again with the treatment that is available to us. I got through by concentrating on each stage one step at a time. Try to just concentrate on getting through the surgery for now. Organise what you need to take to hospital etc. Keep busy and everything happens faster than you think. I cannot believe how quickly my treatment has happened. This is just a detour in life. One we could all do without but you do get through it and life can be wonderful even along the way. I have been overwhelmed with the love and help I have been offered during my treatment. Look for the positives they are there! Wishing you strength to get through and lots of help from your family and friends. Deanne xxxxoooo