I have just been diagnosed with early stage BC. My tumor is 5 mm, ER+ 80% 2+, PR 90 3+, ki67 - 15 HER2 negative. MRI showed no lymph involvement. I just received a word that I am BRCA negative and now just waiting to schedule lumpectomy. My surgeon said she is not going to even do a lymph node sentinel check at this time because the “tumor is so small.” My question then is about endocrine therapy. I struggle daily with my physical and mental health already due to autoimmune and menopause. I already have very little energy, and depressed and have brain fog and I am extremely scared about what effect endocrine therapy is going to have on me. I understand the importance of it, but I’m weighing risk versus reward at this point. I’m 62 and neither of my parents lived past 67. If I had metastasis in 10-15 years I might actually be ok with that. Predict says my chance of metastasis are very low but it’s still really scary. I also understand I can try and then stop if I have bad side effects but I would like to hear some stories from people who opted out completely and are still doing well. Thank you!