Getting overies out??
I am thinking to lessen the risk of overian cancer, to get them out, I have both breasts off and nose clearence, on the dreaded Tamoxifen
Forum Discussion
Hi Bon Bon, I also had the ovaries out (kept uterus and cervix) late last year after twelve months on zolodex. I decided on this treatment not because of any fears for Ovarian Cancer (I'm not BRAC1 or 2) but after finding out that my particular hormone +ive cancer is more likely to recur after many years ie 15-25 years, than the more aggressive cancers which have a greater likelihood of recurrence in 2 - 5 years. Being given a five year treatment (zolodex) for a longer term issue didn't seem to make sense. NOTE: it's not that the risk of recurrence is any greater or lesser, just that the timing of expected recurrences is different. It seems I have more in common with Jane Fonda that I thought!! :)
best to speak to your oncologist who can discuss your profile and whether or not ovarian cancer is a risk for you or not.
Good Luck Aine
best to speak to your oncologist who can discuss your profile and whether or not ovarian cancer is a risk for you or not.
Good Luck Aine