New to all this and need friends

Diagnosed with stage 3 ductal Carcinoma in my right breast August 2011, sent me on the roller coaster of waiting rooms machines that go ping and 8 rounds of chemo. Now with chemo finished I am into the next phase. Next Thursday I will have a Masectomy plus a reduction on my left breast and an axillary clearance. 4 nodes were positive however I think they are going to take many more. I have 2 kids a son 19 an a 15 yr old daughter, my husband who has struggled through this but is supportive. Feel like the chemo drugs are finally leaving my system. I hope we can support each other through this forum and perhaps a catchup sometime with coping strategies. I live and work in the bayside suburbs and hope that part of my recovery will include walking regularly along the beach at Brighton with women who know what I am going through Your posts inspire me. It is hard to stay positive .....but I'm trying thanks- Helena