Hi Narelle
I think our family and friends don't know how to react a lot of the time. They don't want to be in our faces and therefore may be giving you space. I was diagnosed 3 months ago and just started chemo. I also believe that because we still look well, people think we are doing just fine, when it is mentally that breast cancer initially impacts on you. Don't be afraid to ask them for a catch up and while it doesn't seem fair, it might just need you reaching out for your friends to be there for you.
I saw a surgeon 2 weeks after diagnosis but it still took 5 weeks for surgery. Try to stay positive. Feel free to add me as a contact or private message me.
Tammy x