So yesterday I attended my first BC support group. I can honestly tell you that I am not sure I will attend another. I am not sure what I was expecting out it but I don’t think it truly helped me. As I entered the room I noticed everyone was older and from all different economic and educational classes. They started the meeting with “introduce yourself and say what you want about you cancer.” Some journies seemed more trying then others but what I found so interesting is the one person diagnosed with stage 4 had the best outlook and truly was there to help support others. Then one lady questioned why I hadn’t done a mastectomy right away. I had to explain to her with the size of my tumor and type they wanted to be aggressive and kill what ever is left. She repeadly said I still don’t understand. The social worker guiding the group had to tell her yes some people go through chemo first. At the time it didn’t upset me as much as I feel it has now. I always say everybody and everyone is different. Treatment, side affects, needs are all different. Shame on her for making me feel like I am not doing the right thing. I think the group over all did try to be supportive but I felt sad after I left. I’m not sure that is the route I want to take. At least not right now. I will see how I feel next month before committing to going again.