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shettys
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2 years ago

Mirena coil removal for triple negative breast cancer

Hi is it essential to remove mirena coil before chemo ? I have triple negative Ca breast.it is not hormone dependent. I am getting conflicting information. One consultant said its not urgent to remove...
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Sheri
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2 years ago
Hi shettys I too have a mirena in and I have hormone positive breast cancer and am starting Chemo on Monday.  My oncologist said not to take it out at this stage as you don't want to be dealing with heavy periods on top of other side effects.  God luck with everything.