As a breast cancer survivor (5 years) I can totally relate. We had to cancel our first trip to Negril in Apr 06 due to diagnosis but was on the beach in Nov of the same year and have been going twice a year ever since. Good luck with your surgery and chemo. The key here is to stay positive and you will get through it. Chemo has come a long way and the side affects are not as bad as they use to be. I think the worst part for me was losing my hair but I got use to the wigs and hats and it does grow back. I don't ever complain about a "bad hair day" anymore. Keep us posted on your progress and if you would like to chat off line I would be happy to give you my email address. I know it helped me to talk to people who had gone through it and could relate.