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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 ...
Hi there.
i was diagnosed last year at 40.
I started on tamoxifen and my oncologist monitored my oestrogen levels. Unfortunately they started to increase but no return of my period.
i was started on zoladex. Once bloods confirmed menopause, I was commenced on exemestane. I have found it much kinder than tamoxifen. I take a calcium/d supplement.
My surgeon/oncologist/radiation oncologist/gynaecologist have all advised me that they believe oophrectomy is my best option.
Quite frankly I don’t want an injection every month. The 5-10% failure rate is off putting as well.
So 5 more sleeps until surgery!!! Woohoo!
i was diagnosed last year at 40.
I started on tamoxifen and my oncologist monitored my oestrogen levels. Unfortunately they started to increase but no return of my period.
i was started on zoladex. Once bloods confirmed menopause, I was commenced on exemestane. I have found it much kinder than tamoxifen. I take a calcium/d supplement.
My surgeon/oncologist/radiation oncologist/gynaecologist have all advised me that they believe oophrectomy is my best option.
Quite frankly I don’t want an injection every month. The 5-10% failure rate is off putting as well.
So 5 more sleeps until surgery!!! Woohoo!