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Over 70 years old starting Chemo

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 21, 2019 | Replies (23)

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@donnay

I am triple positive and at 82 I had a mastectomy with clear margins and no nodes involved. I elected to do nothing further--no radiation, chemo or hormone therapy. My oncologist was not real happy when I decided against the hormone therapy but it was my decision. I have enough bone and joint pain without causing additional problems by medication that may or may not be a benefit. This was 1-1/2 years ago and I am happy with my decision. Except for one friend, everyone else is comfortable with my decision.
Have you read Driving Miss Norma? Miss Norma is a 90 year old woman who is diagnosed with ovarian cancer who goes RV traveling with her son and daughter-in-law rather than doing treatments. It is inspirational but also sad.

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Hi, just saw your post..I am 81 and choose to do nothing beyond lumpectomy..did not need chemo but refused radiation on left breast...too tired to go every day ....also tried all Three hormone pills and felt awful, so quit!! It was Oct. 27, 2016.