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Hi Tanya so sorry to hear that you've just been diagnosed with breast cancer, and what bad timing (if there is ever a good time) to get breast cancer.  I can relate to just how your feeling at present.  Although it was only back in May this year that I was diagnosed, it only seems like yesterday.   I know you are scared, who wouldn't be as to what one is going to have to go through and digest in the next coming weeks.  I am sure your specialist will be able to work around your wedding plans, and it not, then I suppose one will have to just put one's self first for now.  With 5 children to raise, you need to get yourself well and healthy again, that is your main priority at the moment.  As Viv mentioned in her reply to you, make sure you have somebody with you when you attend your appointments not only for emotional support but also to help you remember what has been said.  Believe me you will only take in so much at the time.  The BCNA kit is worth its weight in gold and will explain a lot of things for you.  Write down any questions that you want to ask the specialist and write down the answers so that you can look back at them after your appointment.  Also explore with your specialist all the options available to you.  I know at the moment that things are looking bleak, but you will come through this and there are others like myself that will help you through your journey.  Please feel free to add me as a contact if you wish to keep in touch.  Take care Julie