Hi Lisa-- sorry to hear of your recent news, but glad that you found this site. I was diagnosed at Stage IIIC back in April and there were times that I didn't think I'd see Christmas. Everyday I tell myself that it is realistic to think that I'll be here until I'm 95 (I'm 35). The shock of the diagnosis was the worst part of it all (for me), and getting used to the long-term implications are not easy either.
I've copied in a link from another site that has a lot of great Stage III survivor stories. There is reason to be hopeful!
I hope your treatment continues to go well for you.
http://www.breastcancer.org/ubbthrea...&page=0#216452