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looking for a gynecologist following breast cancer
Hi all, after breast cancer in 2017, lymph node involvement, double mastectomy, chemo, now I am bit worried about ovarian cancer and need a good gynecologist in sunshine Coast or brisbane area, any r...
You need to be referred to an onco-gynacologist who have specialist knowledge of gynae cancer and risks. Your breast surgeon or oncologist should have a referral pathway. Have you sought genetic counselling, this was helpful for myself due to family risk factors?
After counselling and testing I didn't end up having further surgery as my risks weren't particularly high and I was through menopause. They were extremely helpful in explaining my risks and it really helped my to feel less anxious as a bonus.
After counselling and testing I didn't end up having further surgery as my risks weren't particularly high and I was through menopause. They were extremely helpful in explaining my risks and it really helped my to feel less anxious as a bonus.