We've made it easier for you to connect! Fill out your profile.
Breastcancer.org is hiring! Read the job posting: Virtual Support Group Facilitator and Community Moderator
Diagnosed Young? We'd love your answers to these questions.
Can you help? We're looking for some user testers. Find out more.

​Breast Cancer Risk Remains High for BRCA+ Women After Age 50

Options
moderators
moderators Posts: 9,298

Breast Cancer Risk Remains High for Women With BRCA Mutations After Age 50
Mar 2, 2023
Women with BRCA mutations continue to have a higher risk of breast cancer after age 50. Read more...

Comments

  • undaunted
    undaunted Posts: 3

    I'm 90 yrs.old, in perfect health, but recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I've chosen not to have any treatment and my dr. didn't disagree. She admitted that at my age, the treatment can be very debilitating and even worse than the disease. So I've chosen that route. Has anyone else done that and I'd like to know how they handled it. Shirley