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Thanks everyone for your comments, very helpful. I have not started yet but will be scheduled for 4 cycles of TC - one cycle every 3 weeks. I am 74 years old and was wondering if anyone has any experience on possible side effects for older patients. I have heard that side effects differ by patient but was just curious to learn about vulnerabilities for older patients
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@flojo51
I was 74 when I had my 4 cycles of TC - also once cycle every 3 weeks. That was preceded by a double mastectomy and part 1 of reconstructive surgery. I'm now 75 and have since had part 2 of the reconstructive surgery for the saline implants. 3 months after that surgery I had heart ablation surgery. It wasn't fun but I think my side effects were no worse than those of someone younger. Truthfully, the worst part of my treatment were the tissue expanders which were used in part 2 of reconstructive surgery. I probably would have elected to go flat had I known how very uncomfortable, and sometimes downright painful, these would be for me.
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@flojo51 I replied earlier but didn’t say, I was 71 when I had my chemo. I still have some abnormal white counts, lymphocyte count has never recovered but not necessarily due to my age. There was an article that came out about 6 months after I finished (of course) that indicated women over 65 will have more problems recovering and should rethink chemo. I still think I would do it because having another round of everything or mets might be worse than chemo effects. I guess my biggest problem is trying to decide if I can blame my problem on the treatment or if it’s just because I’m old!