Hi LP...... fantastic news that all margins are clear and nothing in the lymph nodes.  Radiotherapy is not difficult to go through so please don't worry about that!  As for chemo, it's not fun but it's do-able and temporary in your situation so you will be fine, although it sounds like you may not need it.

What you are feeling is normal although I am sure it doesn't feel like that to you!  I always think it's a little bit like post traumatic stress disorder.  Your mind will drift and you will be low at times but actually, it's sounds a very good prognosis for you.  Most people survive BC and it sounds like you are one of them although no-one in life ever know that for certain.

Just take things a day at a time and not look too far ahead at scenarios that will probably never happen.

Always come and tell us how you are feeling and let off steam when needed. There are several others in the same situation who I am sure will be in touch. Meanwhile, take in and believe the good news you have been given. This time next year it will be in your past.  Xxx.  

I've just been diagnosed on the 20th December and I understand how it feels. I have four children and struggled over Christmas. I just seem to have moments of great sadness and suffer awful dreams with poor sleep patterns. I've tried to distract myself with things I know give me enjoyment like baking and going to the cinema. I don't have good family or friends after i left my abusive ex husband 16 months ago. I'm having a lumpectomy on the 20th January then radiotherapy. Having cancer is such a heavy burden to carry when around the kids. I'm such a positive person usually I just feel in shock still. I hope the radiotherapy goes well and as hard as our journey is I'm sure there will still be enjoyment in the moments the kids bring xxx