Yes, older women tend to have a less aggressive form of breast cancer.
Lumpectomy and radiation is the usual initial treatment followed by hormone
therapy. Hoping that I am answering this question for nothing, let us know
how you make out. Alex

<< From all of your experiences do you know if older women are offered
different options/treated differently, because we have fewer years left?

Hi Greta, welcome to the group where none of us want to be.  You pose an
interesting question.  Latest research indicates that chemo is appropriate for
older patients.  However, it all depends on many factors--including the type of
b.c. you have and how aggressive it is.  Often, it is slower growing in those
who are older at time of dx and may not need as aggressive of treatment.  It
might also depend on where  you are located--country?  state? and type of
insurance you have.  
Wishing you all the best with whatever treatment(s) you have.   Take care and
{{{Hugs}}}

I don't think so, Greta.  I was 72 when I had my mastectomy.   Because of
the size of the tumor, 7 cm,  and because a Sentinel Node Biopsy came back
positive, I was given "aggressive chemo" and 35 radiation treatments.  I
feel I was given the best of care and age was no consideration.  This was at
the Integris Medical Center in Oklahoma City.  I have nothing but good
things to say about the doctors there.

   I have since moved to Arizon where I continue to get what I think is
excellent care.  I see my oncologist every six months.  I took Tamoxifen for
two years and now am on Femora.

   So far, so good.  Bottom Line:  I'm still here.  I'll be 77 in
September, still enjoying my life and being a productive citizen, too.

Shirley K.