Hi Shawna,

The first news is always hard to take in and it's understandable to breakdown in front of people you are closest too as you try and deal with the initial diagnosis.  It's worth saying straight away that there are an increasing amount of success stories with cancer treatments, and at this early stage you must take things a day at a time, be strong for each other, and not allow your mind to wander into thinking the worst.

Try not to bottle things up and be open with people, talk things over, take a friend to one side, that way they will be prepared for when you are really struggling and understanding when you 'snap' at them, and it will be easier for you to relieve some emotions.  Of course by all means come back to the forum whenever you need to.

We're here for you.

Steve.