hi, could anyone offer me any advice as i am totally confused and dont know what course to take,i was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent mammoplasty and node biopsy on 5 feb,i am taking tamoxifen and have just finished radiotherapy.my grandma died age 48 of breast cancer and her sister(my great aunt)of ovarian cancer but she was in her sixties.ive seen genetecist he doesnt think its an inherited gene just unlucky on my part.My next course of treatment offered is either oophorectomy+abdominal hysterectomy,or just have the ovaries removed without hysterectomy,but gynae said by just removing the ovaries id be higher risk of uterus cancer,i have told gynae i would go ahead with ooph+hyst,but im still not 100% sure,it was onc who said originally i could have the ovaries removed, then she would change my tamoxifen for armidex,please help Elaine
Sorry I don’t have any advice for you, but bumping this up for others to answer…
Hi Elaine
If you would like to talk this through with someone please do give the BCC helpline a call. Here you are able to share your concerns with one of our trained members of staff who can offer you a ‘listening ear’ with support and information. The number to call is 0808 800 6000 and the lines will be open tomorrow from 9am to 2pm and then again on Tuesday from 9am to 5pm as usual.
I hope you find this helpful.
Kind regards
Sam (BCC Facilitator)
Hi
I am too going through the dilema of weighing up course of tamixofen with risk to ovarian activity, as i have had various cysts prior to having breast cancer. I have had operation to remove breast tumor and currently 2 wks into radiotheraphy. Which is the right path to go onto is still in question… I hope by talking with likewise women hope to come up with some answers to the question… what treatment to continue with!!!..heres hoping you not feeling too bad!! … maria