My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She will be 85 years old soon - and she doesn't seem to want surgery - as the "tumor" is very little at this time 1.5 centimeters. The doctor that I spoke to that gave us the results - said that if mom does decide for surgery - it will probably be a lumpectomy. As no one in mom's family has ever had breast cancer - is this a "death sentence" for her. I, personally, fell that if she does go through with a lumpectomy, that she may have another 5 years of life in her. I'm just looking for a little support and help at this time.