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Re: Am I crazy to keep my ovaries
Leah,
I had ovaries and uterus removed. When I had my surgery, I knew that my uterus would be removed. However, I opted and was advised to have my ovaries removed because in addition to the HER2 BC on my left breast, I also had ER+ PR+ BC on my right breast. Removing the ovaries meant and having a double mastecomy meant that I didn't need to take tamoxifien.
I was 55 at the time of the surgery so I didn't hesitate having the ovaries removed.
However, you are quite a bit younger so I can understand why you may want to keep them. In making my decisions on treatment, I always asked myself if I was doing everything that I could to fight this cancer and still have a good quality of life. Perhaps this could also guide you on your decision to keep your ovaries?
Good luck to you,
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8/2013 Diagnosed IDC Left Breast ER-/PR-/HER2+ Stage 3C, DCIS ER+/PR+/HER2- Right Breast (54 yr)
8/2013 PET/CT scan shows mass in uterues and suprclavicular nodes
8/20/13 Begin 6 rounds TCH chemo, Perjeta added for rounds 4-6
9/2013 After 1st round of chemo, mass in neck and breast no longer able to feel
11/2013 Hysterectomy, mass from PET/CT scan not cancer (adenomylosis)
12/2013 Finished chemo
1/2014 Double mastectomy with chest expanders
1/2014 Pathology report from surgery and SNB show complete pathological response!
3/2014 Finish IMRT radiation
8/2014 Fat transfer to radiated breast
8/2014 Completed 1 yr of Herceptin
10/2014 exchange surgery expanders removed implants placed
6/2015 3D nipple and areola tattoos
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