In 3 generations (maternal) every woman except one has had post-menopausal breast cancer. My mom is a 17 survivor of stage 2 BC found during a mammogram 6 months behind schedule - could it have been caught at stage one if she'd gone for her mammo on time? She had a radical mastetcomy, radiation, chemo was cancelled as she was allergic to the methotrexate and 5 years of Tamoxifen. My aunt was a 16 year survivor after a radical mastectomy at 78 and no other treatment. I have just started menopause, I will be vigilant in my mammogram schedule and urge everyone else to be also.

Anonymous
Chicago, IL