bad week

I've waited a few days to post, but I know that someone out there has gone, or is going through this too...

It might sound hard to believe, but I don't know anyone who has had breast cancer; that is until this past week. My mom was just diagnosed with it, and I'm so scared. She has been like a rock in my family, never sick--never hurt. With the exception of having given birth, she's never been in the hospital. Learning of her condition has shaken me; I know it sounds naive, but the posibility of losing my mother has never really entered my mind.

I've been doing research and trying to learn all that I can about the diagnosis, treatment, recovery rate, but it just doesn't seem real to me, so I'm turning to you because I'm sure that some of you have dealt with this in your lives. As I said before, I don't know anyone whose had breast cancer. What should we expect? What was your experience. If you're willing to share, I'd really appreciate it.

TIA
-Allison