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Predict Breast Tool Online
I would like to share with everyone the following - if someone knows any further information re: this issue or this is the wrong information, please post (correct with accurate info).
I did the Predict Breast Tool online - https://breast.v3.predict.cam/tool as many of you did.
I am on an AI only - post mastectomy treatment.
I plugged in all my numbers as directed.
It was surprising to see my chances of survival with the AI and without the AI for 5, 10 and 15 years.
Basically the %'s were all the same!
However, I then read a bit further about this tool. IF you had a bilateral mastectomy (as I had) it does NOT apply. The tool is (apparently) used for breast cancer in only one breast, not two as I had. If anyone sees this as the wrong information or has further thoughts on using this tool, please share!
We always need the "correct" information as we fight our battle.
Thank you Warriors!
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Hi All,
I just wanted to update after my appointment with my new oncologist. She is fantastic, so happy. We talked about my concerns taking Letrozole. She suggested using the Predict tool before I even said anything(so different from my previous oncologist) we decided that at 79 going on 80 and other health issues an only a 2% dncrease is just not worth it. So no to taking a drug with all the side effects and yes to finally finding a doctor that will listen. It's not one size fits all. I pray that all of you achieve good health and healing on this journey. God bless!
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6 ReactionsWonderful news keywestsj!
You are so right, one size does not fit all and so glad you are happy with your new oncologist!
Sounds like a perfect plan for you.
Blessings to you as well as you travel your life journey 🙂
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3 Reactions@keywestsj Congrats on finding an oncologist who will treat you (or not!!) based on your own research and sound medical studies. I haven’t found that doctor yet in Philly! So I have adopted my firm stance of having no treatments. Who needs a new boob at 79? Not me!
My docs (plural) haven’t been able to even ballpark my life expectancy IF I take Rx after mastectomy. I checked the probable life expectancy of a white woman born in 1946. The answer amazed me: 79.7 years. When I die --whenever that happens— it will be of something…breast cancer, car accident, heart attack, or just old age. I’ve lived a good life on the whole. And it sounds like YOU HAVE TOO. I’m THANKFUL that I read your post this Thanksgiving morning and will pray for you.
Let’s stay in contact, you and me. I support your decision 100%. 👏
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4 ReactionsGood morning and happy Thanksgiving to you. So glad we have found each other. I'm praying that you find a Dr. that will treat you with respect. I agree with you about not needing boobs. I had a lumpectomy and if it returns I'll have a mastectomy. However I'm putting my faith in God's hands where it belongs anyway. I'm doing my last radiation treatment tomorrow, thank goodness that will be behind me. Yes, I've had a long blessed life. Looking forward to wonderful years without the side effects of drugs. Good luck on your journey. Thank you for your response.
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5 Reactions@keywestsj I had a stage 1a ILC lumpectomy last month & will start 5 day radiation on Monday. I'm also very torn about taking the drugs at my age, 72. It feels like an impossible choice, with unpleasant risks either way! I really appreciate hearing everyone's opinions & experiences. Wishing the best for us all on this day of gratitude!
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2 ReactionsHi All and I hope all of you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family. I'm so thankful for all that God has blessed me with this day. I'm going to stop seeing myself as having BC or a BC survivor. My surgery was successful and I no longer have it in my body. I don't have it, I don't own it anymore. Enjoy every day and try to have a positive outlook. It really helps me. All of you have helped me by your posts and words of encouragement.