Over 70 years old starting Chemo
I am 75 yrs old and had a left breast Mastectomy and now it has been suggested to start chemo and then hormonal pill therapy. My Onco test was at 34, which is considered high. I feel that I am now strong enough at this time to undergo Chemo. Has anyone over 70 been thru Chemo and was able to handle or not handle this treatment. There is not sufficient data showing that this age group can benefit from Chemo, and that the hormonal pill is as sufficient, without getting Chemo treatments. Would like thoughts from this senior age group.
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Dawn ~Excellent explanation and support! What a great attitude ~ I am certain that the optimism helps. Your chemo sounds as though it was not so bad. Wishing you continued good health. It sounds as though you are on what we call the "Keto Diet"? I have a friend whho has done remarkably well on it.
Thank you for your encouragement, my mom is 72 years old, she just recently started with Chemo, and its has been hard on us as a family. Reading your encouragement has given me hope. Thank you
Hi @zamazoe, welcome to Connect. How is your mom doing with chemo? Is she having chemo before surgery or did she already have surgery?