How am I supposed to feel?

Kimmy5772

I was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Immediately everyone asks "how are you feeling?" I feel guilty receiving their concern. Should I feel differently? I do feel tired but I have been trying to get things ready at work so I can be out. Is being tired a symptom? I am out of breath a lot. Or is it out of shape? I also have a total lack of interest in things...or could that be due to a complete hysterectomy at the end of last year. These have been the questions going through my mind. I have totally made light of the situation because I am always the strong one. Maybe it hasn't "hit" me yet.

Btw...here's a little background on me...I have a family history of cancer...mom, aunt, cousins. So I always "knew" I was going to get cancer..it was just "when". About a year ago, my new gynecologist sent me to oncologist to be proactive. They have been testing me every 4 months. I had a benign biopsy in March and now this one diagnosed recently. I have been thinking of doing a diep flap, my cousin recently did this without being diagnosed with cancer! So this coming Monday, sept 21, I am having the diep flap surgery.