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Over 70 years old starting Chemo
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 21, 2019 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
Hi Glori,
What a great question to ask the group. you are very wise in doing your research. While age is a factor to be considered, I'm sure you're also considering it along with other factors such as other possible health conditions, your general overall health, as well as your personal desires with respect to quality of life.
I'm tagging @wandering and @berit as I believe they might fall into your age category.
When do you have to make your choice, Glori?
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I am almost 69, diagnosed at 67 with Stage 2A breast cancer 18 months ago. I weighed my options and decided against chemo. Personally, I had seen several friends end up in the hospital because of chemo effects. I also saw younger friends breeze right through it, never missing work, etc. However, I feel my age (could be the 37 radiation treatments and a year on Arimidex) and decided I did not want to spend one day suffering from the chemo. Today I have my 18 month mammogram and I am filled with anxiety ! Someone wrote on the Mayo page that they felt the anxiety is worse than any aches or pains from the Arimidex and I agree! 'WIshing you the best~ Molly
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At 75 , after several surgeries that I feel weak from, I have decided to not get Chemo, and only Hormonal Therapy. There is no data to show women over 70 benefit from Chemo and what it does to the body. Taking a daily hormonal pill for 5 yrs will be as good as Chemo. Hope I made the right choice for me only.