Breast cancer is one of the most survivable and treatable of cancers..new treatments come out every year..like the others said, we've all been where you are and are still standing...you will too!
I agree the worst period is between diagnosis and the start of treatment....hang in there..the other ladies gave good advice..you will be bombarded w/ appts, appts, appts, so I kept a "cancer" journal just to keep up with everything...it also helped me to remember when I saw this dr, had this procedure, etc
mental attitude is EVERYTHING so try to stay positive..frankly, I only had one crying episode, the rest of the time I was "pissed off" about the whole thing which helped me to be a fighter...pay no attention to "survival" statistics..most are 10-15 yrs old and do NOT reflect current survival rates..you will beat this just like millions have!
I do recommend that you do what you can to boost your immune system and health...get lots of rest, manage stress, develop a support system, eat healthy, take daily walks...all these will help your body to better tolerate the treatments
come back as things arise and we can support and advise you during your journey...this is just a "glitch" in the road of life...I was stage 3 with positive lymph nodes and at my last mammo I was cancer free...I am enjoying life again and you will too! You must believe that
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