I was dx with tn grade 3 idc in Oct 2014 aged 41. I underwent wle and anc, followed by 6 cycles of fec-t & then 15 radiotherapy sesions as part of the Import High Trial. Towards the end of my chemo, my oncologist recommended that I take tamoxifen as my er status was 3/8 (so very mildly reactive). I was happy to take anything if it helped to keep the bugger away!! I've had genetic testing as I lost my Mum & Nan to BC & two of my Mum's sisters have also had BC...but it came back negative or BRAC1 & 2 to my surprise...although we're still classed as a high risk family. My periods stopped during chemo but then returned a year later. I've had gynae investigations (hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy) which were all normal. When I saw my onc in March I mentioned this to him (had been done via BCN & GP). He gave me three options... 1. stay on tamoxifen & review in 5 years 2. monthly zoladex injections for 5 years then review 3. refer to gynae for removal of ovaries My periods have been playing silly buggers since they came back 4 months ago & I'm thinking that maybe I should just bite the bullet and have my ovaries out. I'm lucky in that I've completed my family...in fact they could take the whole lot out. I'm just a bit hesitant of the side effects of doing this...although I have read that chemo can cause a menopause 5-10 years early anyway even if your periods do return. Can anyone enlighten me if they've chosen to have ovaries removed...how was it, what side effects are the most common etc. Thank you x
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