Hysterectomy after breast cancer diagnosis
Hi, I'm 45yo, and in April i was diagnosed with stage 1abreast cancer , hormone positive and HER negative, i went through a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy, and nodes were clear, I'm on tamoxifen now, and my gynecologist is advising on a total hysterectomy with a dual oophorectomy. Is this a normal thing to do under the circumstances, i mean i don't want kids, nor do I have any, but the ovaries taken as well, seems ,to me obviously, a very extreme measure, and although I am aware that ovarian cancer might be in the books, it seems from the things that i read, that coronary artery disease,ling cancer and colorectal cancer might be following this procedure anyway....Obviously, my doctor would know better, as I read this information online, but I'm looking for a bit more information on the subject...has anyone been through a similar experience?thank you
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Thank you so much Ann, really appreciate you sharing your experience.
Hi Claudia,
I am recovering from stage 3 breast cancer which was also hormone positive and HER2 positive and haven't had that recommendation. Is your doctor's decision making based on your family history maybe? I think my ovaries should be removed based on my family history. So I think doctor's differ greatly in their approaches therefore its important to do good research yourself and inform yourself but be careful that the research is based on academic studies and published in credible medical journals.you can then make an argument to your doctor.I would ask your doctor to explain the rationale behind the decision.be sure you are happy with any decisions made and I wish you the very best of luck.
Ann.