Thank you, to you and to all the incredibly wonderful people on this site. It has meant so very much to me. I have been hearing so much information and you all are laying it out honestly with all your hard-earned experiences. I reflected on your advice as I sat on my deck this afternoon, marveling at the oak tree leaves fluttering in the breeze and listening to the birds.

I have been trying to find a bit of humor in this fight, digging deep. How's this? I figured, being right handed, my left breast is larger than the left, so a lumpectomy of the left (if that's all I need) will just even things out. Also I read that tissue can be taken from the abdomen to help reconstruct the breast. So I may get a "boob job" and a tummy tuck! What's the downside to that?

This is no joke, certainly, but I am trying to cope and I figure a bit of humor can't hurt. I am eating healthier than ever, leaning on my faith, family and friends. I am deeply grateful for this group. I just learned of another person diagnosed 1 week prior to me with BC and suggested this group to her. I have also requested a referral to another healthcare system as the care in my small town is not very good. Even people who work there say so and they should know. I don't care that it will mean a long drive for every appointment. Saving my life is worth it. My doc has said he will once the biopsy results are in.

I was anticipating my biopsy results today but they didn't arrive, so it will probably be tomorrow. I am definitely anxious about it. I am preparing a list of questions for my appointment. I have also been told how incredibly strong I am and sometimes that really hurts because it applies pressure to live up to that image, even when they don't feel like it. Having a genuine, gut-wrenching cry is cathartic. I have shed a few tears, but not to that extent. I will keep your advice in mind.

Thank you, to you and to everyone! Each and every one of you are awesome!