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Kerries's avatar
Kerries
Member
14 years ago

"Think it Ovaries"

Well my BC journey continues. Found out recently that i have a lytic lesion on my spine (T12). Have started a monthly injection of Zometa & have swapped from aromasin to tamoxifen.

 

My oncologist suggested that I have my ovaries removed, as this being diagnoses no.5, & all the last four rounds have been hormone +.

 

Just wondering if others out there have been given the same advice & the verdict on operation & outcome. My GP is on leave at the moment & would just love some feedback to help decide. 

 

Cheers

Kezz

 

6 Replies

  • Leonie_Moore's avatar
    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    14 years ago

    I'm pretty good just extremely tired from moving house - boxes, boxes and more boxes.  I am off to have my first mammogram and ultrasound since my second diagnosis 18 months ago within the next couple of weeks.  Fingers crossed!! XLeonie

  • Kerries's avatar
    Kerries
    Member
    14 years ago

    Thanks Leonie

    Yeah it has been awhile since i have been online. A bit annoyed that I am up for round 5, but maybe this sugery might solve that problem.

    Hope you are well.

    Cheers

    Kerrie

  • Kerries's avatar
    Kerries
    Member
    14 years ago

    Thanks Daina

    I did a quick search the other day & thought I would just throw it out there...thanks for your help.

    Cheers

    Kerrie

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Not applicable
    14 years ago

    Hi Kezz,

    I know there have been a few members in the online network who have previously posted about having their overies removed. I have completed a 'Tag' search and come back with the following results: http://www.bcna.org.au/node/all/blog/network/tag/ovaries

    You might find their discussion of helf in your decision or you may want to connect with them and find out how they went.

    Cheers, Daina

  • Leonie_Moore's avatar
    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    14 years ago

    Lovely to see you back online.  Sorry to hear about the new diagnosis.  My bc is hormone positive as well (both diagnosis)  After my first diagnosis back in 2006, I was on Tamoxifen (hadn't gone through menopause).  I kept having "breakthrough" bleeds and was constantly under the Gynecologist having d&c's as he was worried about uterine cancer.  He was inclined to give me a hysterectomy but as my mother had her periods until 56 I figured I was just following her "form".  Anyway with the second diagnosis of secondary bc in my lymph node my specialist put me immediately on Arimidex.  Of course after chemo I have not had a sign of any bleeding so I figured that was now not a concern.  However when I went for genetic testing, the specialist said that if the test came back positive then I would need to consider having my ovaries out.  The test came back negative - and again I sit back and say "one more surgery that I don't have to worry about for now".   I figure if I have another diagnosis and if it is hormone positive I will look at getting rid of all the "hormone producing" bits.  It is a bit to consider though as of course we need oestrogen to keep us a bit healthy.  We do make it from other areas though other than the ovaries.  I'm sure there will be other comments for you to compare with.  Best wishes. XLeonie

  • Leonie_Moore's avatar
    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    14 years ago

    Lovely to see you back online.  Sorry to hear about the new diagnosis.  My bc is hormone positive as well (both diagnosis)  After my first diagnosis back in 2006, I was on Tamoxifen (hadn't gone through menopause).  I kept having "breakthrough" bleeds and was constantly under the Gynecologist having d&c's as he was worried about uterine cancer.  He was inclined to give me a hysterectomy but as my mother had her periods until 56 I figured I was just following her "form".  Anyway with the second diagnosis of secondary bc in my lymph node my specialist put me immediately on Arimidex.  Of course after chemo I have not had a sign of any bleeding so I figured that was now not a concern.  However when I went for genetic testing, the specialist said that if the test came back positive then I would need to consider having my ovaries out.  The test came back negative - and again I sit back and say "one more surgery that I don't have to worry about for now".   I figure if I have another diagnosis and if it is hormone positive I will look at getting rid of all the "hormone producing" bits.  It is a bit to consider though as of course we need oestrogen to keep us a bit healthy.  We do make it from other areas though other than the ovaries.  I'm sure there will be other comments for you to compare with.  Best wishes. XLeonie