Hi Sarah, gee your mum has been through a lot already hasn't she? It sounds like she has a plan in place though for her overall treatment which is good news. Was the mastectomy expected? You're very fortunate to have Pauline there in the UK to watch over your mum's progress...sounds like she's doing a great job. Still it must be very hard for you to be over the other side of the world while all of this is going on. I know what you mean by your Dad lacking in the 'illness' department.....mine is the same...his philosophy is "snap out of it and move on"...not very helpful I must say! Anyway, keep your chin up, sounds like you have an amazing sister who will keep you in the loop! Take care, Celeste x