Hi there,
just jumping in to say welcome to the site that none of us really want to join. However there are many of us here who have travelled the path you find your self on. I'm a nurse also, but all that knowledge and sense goes out the door when it's happening to you. Just try as hard as you can to take one day at a time. It's hard not to get ahead of yourself. Breast care nurses are a great place to go to for information and support. It's great you have your adult kids with you. Try and take someone to your appointments just to write stuff down. It's amazing how much you don't take in at the time. I am 4 years post a second diagnosis and doing really well. Early breast cancer is very treatable. Good luck with your upcoming surgery
Hugs
paula xxx