It's tough to prepare yourself for the "C" word. You may feel angry, afraid, dejected or overwhelmed. All of these responses are normal. But a breast cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. In fact, if caught and treated early, your chances of surviving breast cancer are very good. More than 2 million breast cancer survivors can attest to this.
This doesn't mean that a battle with breast cancer will be easy. Breast cancer can be life threatening, and dealing with it is often physically, mentally and emotionally draining. But by leaning on your support group and understanding your breast cancer treatment options, you will find the confidence to take breast cancer head-on.