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@sarahmh I am at the point of saying F-it all. I don’t want to have surgery, take pills to block estrogen (I have one hormone of estrogen remaining and I’m sure it’s on life support). I’m sick of biopsies, and the answers I’ve received are mostly from Dr Google. I believe I’d rather spend 6 months traveling and doing things I love - than reliving menopause and hot flashes. If this makes me “negative”
So? I’m tired of the
Pep talks and “you got this”. I’m going to be
70 soon. I’m wondering- has anyone else rethought going through treatment? Surgery, reconstructive surgery, radiation & follow ups? I have one dog that is 12, a Yorkie. Maybe it’s just me. I’m seriously considering just being done at this point.
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@jlwilcox
There are better oncologists than Dr. Google. I am a male who was diagnosed with bc at age 75. I figured I potentially had 10 more good years to enjoy life so I elected to do full double mastectomy and have since been treated with oral drugs only. What I learned from my doctor is that much has changed and is changing about bc treatment. I maybe could have even avoided surgery, but I'm glad to cut and move on. After 6 months of rehab with the help of good physical therapy, I have a full life doing the things I enjoy. Yes, I have various medication side effects, but I've learned that with exercise and good diet, most of the issues are managable. There is not a one size fits all therapy; talk with a few different oncologists, especially young ones.
@jlwilcox
Hi I am 74 I have had cancer twice in 26 years. I am still kicking and about to go for reconstructive surgery. I get a new boob! I am currently taking EXEMESANE with Propel , it's a water supplement with electrolyte's in it. Three weeks on this, doing ok. Knocking on wood, but little to no side effects. You have to eat right, exercise start out slow, mailbox to mailbox if you have too and take your dog! for short walks, he will like it too! Hopefully , this is a day that you have had enough, and all the women here have been there done that! That day is over and here you are!! CANCER IS TEMPORARY!
Remember these things,: You not Alone!, You have joined an incredible group of woman that just want to live and have fun, at whatever ag they are!, You are a Warrior too! Cancer will take you if you don't have a positive attitude! Keep moving, and as my mother always said," Growing Old is for Sassies!! "
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@jlwilcox No. As annoying as it might be for you to hear this, I would tell you to not give up. Death is forever. Fight for your life. Your dog and you both have many good years ahead. I personally would not worry about the reconstruction surgery (I'm 72) & the radiation for me was nothing at all. I take a half-dose (10 mgs) of Tamoxifen which protects my bones. No side effects. It sucks to be sick, yes, but there's still a lot of life to live after treatment.