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hippyviv
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12 years ago

ovarian cancer

Hello out there my pink sisters. I just read a leaflet at work  that says there is an increased chance of ovarian cancer if you have had breast cancer. Does anyone know if this is so? Has anyone else...
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Tania_SA
Member
12 years ago

Hi Viv

I was recommended by my specialist and oncologist to have my ovaries removed for a couple of reasons.

  1. My BC was hormone + so eostrogen is taboo 

  2. The chemo didn't kill em like they expected 

  3. Higher risk of Ovarian cancer as they are very similar/same cancer.  

So I had them removed 6 months after i finished my radiotherapy

But i suggest that you talk to your drs and nurses to find out the best course of action for you.

Also talk to Ovarian Cancer Australia they might be able to give you some information. 

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