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You are sooo right to take it bit by bit otherwise bc treatments can seem overwhelming. I've had breast cancer twice in the same breast- first time in 2003 and then 7 years later in 2010. I had a lymph node clearance(2003) and all nodes were clear so didn't have chemo at the time,just radiation.However,I had chemo after the second bout and am now on Tamoxifen.It is 2 years on now and I am fine,enjoying life.One of my work colleagues also had breast cancer(2004)and had 4 nodes with cancer.After 8 years she is fine and working fulltime(nursing)at the ageof 63.All your treatments will take a chunk of time out of your life and chemo will be the hardest(I'm not going to sugar coat it!)But with support from family,friends and us ofcourse,you'll get through it all.It's very scary at first and you may find you burst into tears from time to time- go with it,let it out. Blog here when you want to vent or to get info and support.There is always someone to chat to -we all "get"what you are going through.

                                    Tonya xx