I was diagnosed with DCIS in 01-2002, had two lumpectomies, 30 fractions of radiation. All mammograms clear ever since…until 10-2024 when the nipple of that breast inverted. In 01-2025 ILC was diagnosed which was surprised me! At almost 79, the surgeon advised a mastectomy AND RECONSTRUCTION. I certainly don’t need another boob!
I’m refusing all further treatments. The surgeon said anastrozole is contraindicated b/c I was diagnosed with osteoporosis decades ago; but so is tamoxifen b/c my mother had uterine cancer and I take anti-depressants. Oh yes, and my husband of 57 years has filed for divorce, my adult kids side with him, I’m being kept from my 9 grandkids…even those in their 20s.
But life is still better for me than it is for millions of people living in other war ravaged countries around the world. And breast cancer has to find somebody so why not me??