Hi everyone,
I’m 37 and recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Genetic testing showed I have a BRCA1 mutation, and I’ve been told that ovary removal (oophorectomy) is strongly recommended to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
I’m feeling so scared and overwhelmed. I’ve always looked and felt younger than my age, and now I’m terrified that I’ll suddenly feel old. I know this might sound vain, but it’s something that’s really affecting me emotionally. I am also ER+, so no HRT for me.
At the same time, I’m terrified of developing ovarian cancer in the future. I don’t know how to make this decision.
I wanted to reach out to anyone here who has BRCA1 and had their ovaries removed — especially if you were younger.
How did you cope with the emotional and physical changes?
Did you feel different afterwards?
Any advice or shared experiences would mean so much right now. I just want to feel like I’m not alone in this.
Thank you in advance,
Nat