Hi t21,
Thank you for posting.
It’s understandable that you have lots of questions about your options for reducing the risk of breast cancer coming back (recurrence) as your periods have returned after stopping zoladex. Some people do opt to have their ovaries removed (oophorectomy) for ovarian suppression to reduce the risk of their cancer returning.
You mention that tamoxifen may not be an option for you, as you have had a previous blood clot. Its good to hear that your treatment team are speaking to the haematology team to clarify if tamoxifen may be another option for you.
I wonder if you have a breast care nurse you can talk to about the options you have been given. Making decisions about treatments can feel overwhelming, and the risks and benefits of each treatment will vary based on your individual situation. Your breast care nurse or treatment team can go through the risks and benefits of each option with you to help you decide which is right for you. You can also talk to them about having some time to make the decision, as @Margarita says, if this would be helpful for you.
You mention feeling fed up and low. Going through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can be a really difficult time emotionally and you’re not alone in feeling this way. You can talk to your breast care nurse, treatment team or GP about what support is available to you locally. Some people find talking therapies, such as counselling can be helpful.
Talking to someone who has had a similar experience can often be helpful. Our Someone Like Me service can match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. You can be in touch with your volunteer by phone or email and they can share their personal experiences to answer your questions, offer support or simply listen to how you are feeling.
We also offer a range of free supportive services for anyone who has had a diagnosis of breast cancer which you may be interested in. They include face to face and online courses and events. For more details about all of these services, please see the information in the link.
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