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Dear Kate,  I am 59 today and was diagnosed on the 21st May 2013  Eostrogen Positive and Progesterone Neg Lump.  Don't have my results sheet from surgery but will get.  Is an early cancer left breast Stage 2 Grade 3. Had lump removed on 30th May and also all lymph nodes as it had spread to 1 node only.  I guess I am really lucky to have found the lump fairly quickly as it is quite a vigorous growth. Never thought it would happen to me as I am very fit- gym and play tennis and do all the right stuff, special occasion alcohol, don't smoke and watch what I eat.  I had my first chemo (Doxorubicin & Cyclophosphamide Dense Dose) on the 1st July and will have 3 more every 3 weeks, then 12 doses, 1 each week then radiation 5-6 weeks, so it is all very daunting I know.  I have not lost my hair yet but think it won't be long now as is becoming quite thin ( I usually have very thick strong hair).  Don't worry about the chemo , you will be fine. I expected the worst but it's not that bad and they give you nausea medication etc.  I did not vomit once and wouldn't say they I had any nausea really, but a fair bit of indigestion. Had a few aches and pains, but only 1 day really.  I found day 4 about the worst but nothing really bad and now I feel almost normal (from day 9 onwards).  Just look after yourself as they say on the information sheet and you will be fine.  On tip - watch the salt on your lips and mouth, can get dry and sore.   You will be fine, good luck!Marlz