bpknitter53,
I am definitely gaining reassurance from all the great people (not assuming all are female!) who have responded to me. I am especially singling you out as I am also a knitter, so that caught my attention. Ironically, I have sewn hats years ago to donate to a charitable organization that provided wigs and hats to women undergoing chemotherapy. I have also knit or crocheted several prayer shawls for others. I live in snow country, so have a pretty good collection of hats, but this will provide me justification to make a few more - as if I ever needed an excuse to knit. I have been knitting a lot lately as it provides solace. My sweater is growing quickly. Anytime you want to talk knitting, I am up for it, but obviously needs to be separate from this support group.

I am starting a healthcare file and notebook. That is great advice. My biopsy f/u appointment was scheduled for 7/11 and the doc had a family emergency so switched it to 7/19. I impressed upon the scheduler that it is imperative I get in asap, so get me in if there is a cancellation that opens up an earlier appointment. The breast care nurse will call me to go over the results, assuming it is positive, once the report is completed.

It is good to know you worked through your treatment. I am single and have to work. I have been with my employer for almost 10 years. I am also just transitioning back to a position I held in the past, so it is like going home. I am leaving an extremely high stress job, so that is good. I had decided the money just wasn't worth the stress. I was already in the process of switching when this BC showed up. I worked from home and now will not be, but I won't have to travel for work either which is great.

Stress is a theme in my life! I am the primary caregiver for my 86 year old father. He seems to think he is going to take care of me - ha! He is pretty independent, no dementia, but I still do all the cooking, cleaning, etc. and he is not currently able to drive. We are looking into getting a personal care attendant in twice a week to help with his needs and some light housework. I need the help. I have made it clear that I need to be a bit selfish now and focus on what I need.

This is longer than I intended. I greatly appreciate you and all the wonderful people who have taken the time to respond with individual experiences and guidance. Hugs to one and all!