I wish i could find the rights words to comfort you, but I really don't know what they are, except to say that I have 3 friends who had breast cancer all of whom had extensive treatment all of whom are still going strong 7 years later. I know it sounds completely trite but it is true it's amazing what they can do now. I am saying this having been told today that I have to have a mastectomy, and that at this stage they do not think there is any lymph node involvement, in the next breath the consultant said they cannot be certain. While I was axpecting it, I am still in shock. I just want to curl up and vanish. I know I cannot and I know I have to be brave and tell myself it could be worse I have to keep going for my children and grandchildren, but just tonight I am having a night off and feeling sorry for myself, I shall eat and drink whatever I want and hopefully get up tomorrow ready to face whatever is thrown at me. you are absolutely entitled to feel as you do, i don't know about you but for me it's the total loss of control, there is nothing I can do about it. The only thing I think I can do is keep as well and strong as possible, so I am in the best condition I can be to face the future. My thoughts and prayers are with you
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