I think it is important to allow the other person to get to know who you are first.  This doesn’t mean you are hiding the cancer, it simply means you aren’t hiding behind it.  Take the time to allow it to come out naturally rather than be a first date confession.  Perhaps you can invite him to join you for one of the many breast cancer walks or bring it up next time you purchase something emblazoned with the pink ribbon.  Chances are it will open the door for you both to continue sharing important aspects of your lives with each other.

There is no magic potion that can make this process any easier.  There is no way to hide the physical scars or the emotional scars.  There is no way to figure out the perfect timing of when to share your cancer status or how your date will react.  I’d like to believe that meeting that special someone and cultivating a lasting relationship will be worth it in the end.