young grandma ready to start chemo

Thought I would just jump in and welcome you to this site.I've had breast cancer twice in the same breast.First time was in 2003 and then again in 2010.So,like you,I had to have a mastectomy and then chemo.I'm now on Tamoxifen for 5 yrs(2yrs down and counting).It does change you in many ways and like you,I felt I needed to get back to my creative side.I haven't painted for sooooo long and now I give myself permission to do lots of enjoyable activities for ME.I attend art therapy class each week and love it. We have a group on this network called "creative corner"that you might like to join.We share photos of our artwork and chat. It sounds like you have great family support and a positive mindset,all of which will get you through. Chemo is the pits but there are lots of ladies going through it and you'll get support and info here. At around the 6 week post surgery mark you may want to be fitted with a prosthesis and mastectomy bras.I felt alot more balanced and confident after that.Like you,I just wanted my cancerous breast off- the quicker the better. But it's later down the track that it might "hit"you.I was very brave but turned into a blubbering mess after I signed the chemo consent forms - sometimes it's the little things that make you come "unstuck".Anyway,just cry if you need to and vent here if you need to.Sending hugs.

                                                     Tonya xx