Welcome to this network where you DON'T have to be brave. You can vent your fears and "tell it like it is".I really feel for you both having to deal with treatment right on Xmas.And Witchiepoo,I'm sorry to hear that the goalposts were moved on you and now you'll have to face chemo.This happens a lot and the waiting on results is also hard to deal with.The full auxiliary node clearance surgery is painful for sure and takes awhile to get back to almost normal- keep up the exercises.I've had bc twice- the first time was in 2003 and then again(same breast)in 2010.I am fine and enjoying life so there is light at the end of a very long,dark tunnel.Sending big hugs to you both.Tonya xx