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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 ...
@Louise J. Unlike the other ladies, I was offered an oophorectomy, when first diagnosed at 47, but I declined. My reason for this was my very strong family history of osteoporosis. My mum and my grandmother both had dowager's humps. One of my sisters now has osteoporosis.
16 years later, I am pleased with my decision even though I now have mets.
16 years later, I am pleased with my decision even though I now have mets.