about us video series our stars funding resources news order         faq's will people treat me differently because i have breast cancer?   FAQ's   Am I going to survive this illness? Is breast cancer an automatic death sentence?   How did I get breast cancer?   What can I do to prevent recurrence of breast cancer?   Will I lose my hair from whatever treatment my doctors recommend?   Will people treat me differently because I have breast cancer?   What is a second opinion and should I get one?   Does a lumpectomy cure breast cancer as effectively as a mastectomy?   How quickly must I make decisions regarding treatment?   How can I tell if a lump in my breast is cancer or not?   Can I become pregnant if I have had breast cancer?   What is a clinical trial?   Should I participate in a clinical trial? Will people treat me differently because I have breast cancer? At first, others may treat you differently. They may become morose, be overly concerned and solicitous or think it is too horrible even to mention. Your illness may make other people uncomfortable, so that they may not be able to treat you normally. This will not last for long. As you adapt to your illness, so too will they.