The Age Factor
I wish that there was consideration of age given. I am 67 yrs old and currently in the 3rd cycle of 4 cycles of Chemo to be followed by radiotherapy, and some other other form of hormonal blockers. I ...
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The moment I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, I knew I would accept all the treatments offered to me. I believe in medicine, but I also understand that medicine cannot always guarantee health or a long life. I had two breast surgeries (lumpectomy and re-excision), chemotherapy, radiation, and I am now on letrozole for 10 years. If I test positive for the BRCA gene, (I am currently waiting for the results) my medication will change.
Looking back, I can say that all the treatments and side effects were well managed. I don't know what the future holds, but I am not spending my time sitting, thinking, or worrying about what might come. What I’ve learned is to enjoy every moment of life and stay as positive as I can.
I was 64 when I was diagnosed last year. My first thought was that this is just one of the challenges that comes with age, and I have to deal with it, for myself and for the people I care about. Neither side of my family, neither my mother’s nor my father's has a history of long lives, so I am grateful for every day.