Louise_J
7 years agoMember
Anyone had ovaries removed to lessen BC coming back?
Hi all,
Just had second surgery yesterday as did not get clear margins on first surgery due to DCIS surrounding the IDC. My oncologist has suggested ovaries being removed as I had blood clots from all the chemo E/C 5 rounds ( diagnosed Early July’18) and she’s concerned about giving me tamoxifen as it can increase risk of blood clots so is suggesting Zoladex injections continue ongoing ( have been going monthly to GPand having them with a local each time for past 5 months ) as I’m pre menopausal (49) and then an aromatise inhibitor as well which all seems a bit much really. Oncologist suggested this as tumour is 95% Esterogen + and the ovary removal should lower the Esterogen production in the body making me less likely to have recourances. If you are familiar with this surgery or have had success or not have success with it would love to hear from you! Also did you need to continue taking any other meds with it as I’m really hoping to get off everything after radiation which is scheduled for Feb next year.
Thanks BC sisters Louise J xx
Just had second surgery yesterday as did not get clear margins on first surgery due to DCIS surrounding the IDC. My oncologist has suggested ovaries being removed as I had blood clots from all the chemo E/C 5 rounds ( diagnosed Early July’18) and she’s concerned about giving me tamoxifen as it can increase risk of blood clots so is suggesting Zoladex injections continue ongoing ( have been going monthly to GPand having them with a local each time for past 5 months ) as I’m pre menopausal (49) and then an aromatise inhibitor as well which all seems a bit much really. Oncologist suggested this as tumour is 95% Esterogen + and the ovary removal should lower the Esterogen production in the body making me less likely to have recourances. If you are familiar with this surgery or have had success or not have success with it would love to hear from you! Also did you need to continue taking any other meds with it as I’m really hoping to get off everything after radiation which is scheduled for Feb next year.
Thanks BC sisters Louise J xx