So sorry to hear you are feeling low Chrissy but it happens to us all - I know it won't last long for you though because you are a cheery person. Just remember we all need time to grieve - for losing others and also for losing part of ourselves to bc. I have found so many positives from bc though. Just today I "lost it" so after my specialist's appt I went shopping. I love this because I always run into long lost acquaintances. Everyone is telling me how well I look - and I do but I am starting to get "twitchy". Next Monday will be my first radiation appt; I will be away from home for 6 weeks (including away from hubby) and TREATMENT will have commenced. I went to see where I will be having chemo at the Rockhampton Mater Hospital on my return from Brisbane. Reality is really setting in for me!!!! I also have the "reason" of mood swings from being on Arimidex. My body is changing and there are many more changes before all my treatment is OVER. And your body is going through lots of changes as well. But it is very sad to lose someone close from the same disease that you yourself are fighting. Thinking of you mate but let the tears flow when you need to - tears are our release valve! Will chat again soon. XLeonie