Hi Keely, my daughter is at this very minute having a mastectomy. I am traumatised, she will be having Chemo in January. Did you have a mastectomy?

Hi penny, I had a lumpectomy and auxillary node clearance,  im 44 with 3 children,it was such a shock an so scarey but it was manageable with support from family an my partner. I had the op on 5th october and iv now got full movement an can lay on my side. Your daughter will get through this with your support an help. It hit my mum really hard the fact it was happening to me an that I'm having chemo, I hope she's relaxed a little now she knows I'm OK x

Hi Penny, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter and what you, she and the family must be going through. I had a mastectomy a week ago (with an immediate reconstruction). I'm recovering really well - I'm not in any pain and I'm already able to go for short walks. Like Keeley says, it hit my Mum hard. But I have found the support of friends, family, colleagues and church to be amazing. I didn't realise I was so loved so that has been a real bonus. Breast cancer is different for each person but it's always a journey - and it is so encouraging and just downright wonderful to have people who'll travel alongside - whether that's sending encouraging messages, making meals or coming round to hoover the house! Make sure you talk to someone if you need to - there is lots of support for families as well as people with cancer. Wishing your daughter the very best and may you both know joy and hope this Christmas x

Elizab, hey its great to hear your recovering well with love and support. You took the words out of my mouth that iv been saying all along, I didn't realise how much I am loved!!! It is the most heart warming wonderful feeling. Iv been so emotional knowing this and it's certainly made my journey a nicer one knowing this. Keep positive an get well soon, merry Christmas keeley x