Sorry to hear it Carol, but it is not the end of the world and you will recover, hopefully fast and easy. My Mom had major surgery a week ago yesterday....right breast removed. They won't have to do any chemo or radiation because it was so tiny and had not spread. This morning when I talked with her she was getting dressed to go shopping....she never even took a pain pill since the surgery. She will be 90 in August. Determined is the key word.....
For me personally, the inconvenience and hospital/doctor visits are almost as bad as the disease. I just hate all the tests and hassle, but we do what we have to do. My prayers are that you will do just fine and do it with ease.
Best Regards