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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Dear Molly5,
I'm 66 now, BC in 2020 with Mastectomy, axillary clearance ( I had 3 positive lymph nodes too), !6 weeks Chemo, 5 weeks R/T, 5-10 yrs Hormone Blockers. I was a bit younger than you at diagnosis. But I don't regret any of my treatments. It wasn't too rough for me, I was very lucky. Between 2020-2023, I have had breast reconstruction, and 2 knee replacements also. I am now just getting on with as much as I can, including travels. I'm hoping to get more than a few years. Actually now at 4 1/2 yrs. I have settled with Hormone blockers, but they are the only thing that I would consider optional. I guess that I do have a few more Drs appointments than average. But my Oncologist is the Dr that I have the most faith in. I see him every 6months. I do hope that you get through your remaining treatments. Radiotherapy was relatively easy. I highly recommend using Mepitel. It is a dressing worn 24/7, over the treatment area. It was provided by the hospital that I attended here in SA. I had no burning or skin reaction.
I'm 66 now, BC in 2020 with Mastectomy, axillary clearance ( I had 3 positive lymph nodes too), !6 weeks Chemo, 5 weeks R/T, 5-10 yrs Hormone Blockers. I was a bit younger than you at diagnosis. But I don't regret any of my treatments. It wasn't too rough for me, I was very lucky. Between 2020-2023, I have had breast reconstruction, and 2 knee replacements also. I am now just getting on with as much as I can, including travels. I'm hoping to get more than a few years. Actually now at 4 1/2 yrs. I have settled with Hormone blockers, but they are the only thing that I would consider optional. I guess that I do have a few more Drs appointments than average. But my Oncologist is the Dr that I have the most faith in. I see him every 6months. I do hope that you get through your remaining treatments. Radiotherapy was relatively easy. I highly recommend using Mepitel. It is a dressing worn 24/7, over the treatment area. It was provided by the hospital that I attended here in SA. I had no burning or skin reaction.