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I'm new to CSN. About me. I was diagnosed with DCIS 2002. I rejected the standard of care, chemo, radiation, or HRT. I believed I was 52 years old, when the doctor suggested breast removal in 2005. At that time my husband and I was on our 33rd year of marriage, so I rejected breast removal for now, maybe I was a little selfish and vain and wanted to keep my breast for now. So, after some breast changes, I asked my husband in 2017 what did he think about my left breast removal. He said it's my body and that whatever I decided he would support me. Then I asked him, what if I decide to have both breasts removed and no reconstruction, how would you feel. My husband said I marry you, your breast was a plus, but I fell in love with you and that will always be true. I melted like butter in sunlight and cried of course, still rejecting the doctor standard of care, no chemo, radiation or HRT. My husband passed 2019 gone to be with God, our Creator and LORD, he had end stage renal kidney disease. God gave me the strength and courage to take care of my loving husband, and I thank God for His love and tender care He gave to us. Now October 2025 this past week I was told the cancer had metastasize to my lung, Stage 4. I'm well and have decided to do the same as many times before. I rejected the doctor standard of care. I was told without treatment maybe I'll survive 6 months, if I let them treat me, with letrozole and xgeva maybe 5 years. My trust always been in God and His Word. I will always trust His grace and mercy. With the help of God's Comforter, all is well with my soul. I needed to talk and search the web and click on CSN. Thank you for the opportunity to write. God bless and touch all who read this with His love, grace, and healing.
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