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For someone who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, I feel surprisingly Ok. I don't just mean physically but mentally/emotionally as well. Many people are a bit taken aback or look skeptical - but I really am doing ok.

I think that working in a cancer program (albeit pediatric and I work in finance) has helped. The knowledge I've gained working in this environment has provided a sort of comfort. I know what things mean, I know what to expect. But I also think that I am relieved that it is me.

1 in 8 woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That seems like a lot...

There are 7 women in my book club - so it's me. There are 9 women in my immediate family - so it's me. I am grateful that its not them. Why?  Because I know how to deal with me. I know what I need to do, I have some semblance of control over me, I don't worry about me - but I do worry about everyone else.

Or maybe I'm just foolin' myself!