I was diagnosed at Christmas time, so I didn't say anything to family and friends until January 4 (when I got the black and white of it all) as soon as my (husband's) family found out they kicked into action with preparing meals that could be frozen. They took me out when i felt well enough during treatment and kept me laughing.....My daughter returned home after being out of home for two years (she has now left again! LOL) she has her own issues.....my dog never left my side......my neighbours did what they could to help like cooking and mowing our front lawn for us (something he still does!) ....we also belong to a Hot Rod community (we own a 1939 Chev) and they rallied together to put on an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea in my honour....there was a jumping castle, face painter, cake stall and silent auction....we raised over $2500 for the cancer council! I think the thing that had the biggest impact was when my husband showed up home with a freshly shaved head! He still rocks the bald look while I now have more hair!