I was diagnosed with DCIS in 2002 the year my was a college senior. Two lumpectomies and 30 fractions of radiation later, I was finished with all treatments! I was 56 at that time. Through the years my mamos were clear. Then in 2024 my husband of 55 years filed for divorce, I was 77, and I was diagnosed with ILC!
My surgeon recommended a mastectomy and reconstruction, but I refused both. I feel terrific w/o a husband and w/o any type of treatment! I fully comprehend how fortunate I am to and continue to do whatever I can to help and support others. I do a huge amount of my own research on my condition to keep updated about possible new treatments in the pipeline.I’ll turn 80 in 2 months, having outlived my mother by 16 years. She died of uterine cancer back in the dark ages (1981). I live by an entire set of new mantras. Here’s just one …
“Do or do not, there is no try: YODA”
You can too, just keep doing the very best you can and thank (God or whatever power you rely on) for each day that you can continue to DO!