just diagnosed

Hi folks.  I just found out during the week I have breast cancer which has spread to my lymph nodes. Came as a shock, although I had suspected something wasn't right.  I am doing okay and staying positive, but it breaks my heart to see the distress this has caused my family and friends.  I really don't know what to expect.  I feel very privileged in that cancer hasn't affected our family much over the years, and I think this is why everyone is so shocked.  

I go back on Wednesday to meet with the surgeon, then the hospital on Thursday for a "battery of tests"?  

So far my determination that everything stays as normal has been fine, but today I feel a wobble coming on.  

Thank goodness for sites such as these, as they reassure you that your journey isn't lonely and there are thousands of others in the same situation.