hello my name is chansey. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in september 2008. I have been reading the macmillan site since then but never had the courage to register and enter discussions. I've had a mastectomy,lymph nodes removed, 6 months chemo, 5 weeks radiotherapy, herceptin which I finished this february and at easter I had reconstuctive surgery. Now I've finished treatment and have had time to reflect on everything. I haven't spoken properly to anyone about all of this, I permanently got my 'brave face' on because I don't want to upset my family but unfortunately my home life has changed a lot over the past 6 months and it gets a bit too much for me...but same again, I don't tell anyone, I usually go for a drive to the park, have a good cry and then go back home with my 'brave face' on again! I would be grateful for any advice at all.. thanks
