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Member Since: April 10, 2008
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Posted in: Support & Community Connections + Singles with breast cancer, Created: Apr 11, 2008 05:57 am

Removing Ovaries

Thank you for your comments and advice. I am definitely seeking a second opinion. My appointment with my gynecologist is April 21. Like DR30, I do not know what the best option is. Besides some of the issues you have brought up, what other things must I consider? Although I am only 44 and not planning to have any children, I simply hate the idea of 'destroying' my ovaries. I do agree with Marin that surviving the disease is paramount. I will certainly keep in touch with all of you.

Posted in: Support & Community Connections + Singles with breast cancer, Created: Apr 9, 2008 10:40 pm

Removing Ovaries

Hi Ladies,

I had my last chemo last week. My doctor wants me to move on to the next phase of treatment, that is, hormone therapy. As an added measure, he also wants me to remove my ovaries to reduce my estrogen level through hormone injections, or radiation or surgery. I think it is pretty extreme since I have only stage 1 cancer.

My doctor was unable to tell me the chances of not having cancer recurrences if I remove my ovaries. If any one has similar experiences or some ideas about it, I certainly would like to hear from you.

Thank you.

Godu