Historically, there have been some biases against older women in terms of could they tolerate the [chemotherapy] treatment and whether they would benefit from it.

The number of women over age 70 in clinical trials (testing chemotherapy regimens) is limited. And so it is difficult to draw inferences.

The number of women over age 70 in clinical trials [testing chemotherapy regimens] is limited. And so it is difficult to draw inferences.

Ask for alternatives. There is no one right answer and there are multiple options.

It's easy [for the doctor] to say something improves your survival or quality of life, but it might be that the amount it improves it is so small you may decide it is not worth doing it.

Our women go in and out of drug treatment dozens of times, but that doesn't keep them from getting pregnant.