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Should less treatment be offered to 'older' women with BC? Over 70s ....
A bit disconcerting to read a report, released on Dec 6th 2023, that there may be talk of offering less treatment options to 'older women' (ie over 70s) when diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Maybe they ...
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Rather than scaling back on treatment for BC, age 73, but
why is nobody I can locate thus far advocating for older women? I had the lumpectomy 3 days ago, with a couple of lymph nodes, etc, but on first meeting with the Surgeon I was dismayed at what felt like dismissal.
I am reasonably fit, very healthy; I eat well, we travel overseas, and I am doing rehab for a Reverse Shoulder Replacement. My mental Health is excellent.
Why can I not be treated with the same respect I would expect at 63? 60? Mid 50`s? My life is important too: at least to me and my family!
why is nobody I can locate thus far advocating for older women? I had the lumpectomy 3 days ago, with a couple of lymph nodes, etc, but on first meeting with the Surgeon I was dismayed at what felt like dismissal.
I am reasonably fit, very healthy; I eat well, we travel overseas, and I am doing rehab for a Reverse Shoulder Replacement. My mental Health is excellent.
Why can I not be treated with the same respect I would expect at 63? 60? Mid 50`s? My life is important too: at least to me and my family!