Diagnosed 1st September

It's been a bit of a mind blowing few weeks....

GP appointment to check a lump I found in my right breast

Referred to go for a ultrasound, which turned into a mammogram and biopsy (given the reason for the appointment, couldn't have asked for better treatment provided by the team)

Results came through on 1st September, and bosh it's cancer.

I'm considered quite young (having turned 38 2 weeks before diagnosis!) Which is lovely to hear from so many people haha.

I've been told I'll have a lumpectomy, as well as breast reduction and uplift (free boob job yay!) On the 20th, followed by radiotherapy and chemo.

I don't have cancer in the family, and it's all happening so quickly. Never had anything medical happen - so trying to stay positive and make the best out of it all. Did have to pause a promotion application as I don't want to let people down with time off work etc.

Recently split with my boyfriend of 8 years, all very amicable and we own a house together. I was starting the hunt for my own place, but had to put that on hold.

My parents live abroad, but they are making plans to fly over so they can look after me following my surgery (sometimes only Mum will do eh?)

Work have been understanding so far, only been there a few months but my manager signed my probation off yesterday so I'd at least get paid sick pay .

Any advice on what to do pre surgery would be appreciated. Never had any surgery, and whilst I try to put a brave stance on things - I'm friggin terrified.