My DCIS was diagnosed in 2002 at age 55. I chose lumpectomy, but margins were unclear , so a second just as my youngest child was graduating Tulane. Radiation began shortly thereafter for 30 days/30 fractions. I was advised to wear my husband’s old/soft t-shirts as often as possible, demand an ointment for what I was to describe as “very sensitive skin” and take the latest afternoon appointment time. These were suggestions form a Catholic nun who had BC.

Sr B____ was a blessing for whom I’m eternally grateful.
Fast forward 24 years later, I was diagnosed in 2024 with ILC. Unilateral mastectomy 6 weeks ago. I chose for myself NO chemo, NO (cannot have further) radiation, NO AIs. I’m at peace…