Re: Oophrectomy
Tonya,
There are more discussions on the topic if you use the 'Search' button on the top bar and type in 'oophorectomy'.
I've done some research lately on the subject and have got a surgery (hysterectomy/oophorectomy) scheduled (was delayed from early Dec. because of a manufacturer's recall for a crucial piece of equipment used in the procedure.)
While waiting, I called my oncologist to get his opinion because my family doctor thought I might not need the surgery. It had turned out that my BC was very weakly ER + in 2003 and then was ER - in 2007. I took almost 5 years worth of Tamoxifen thinking that I was still ER+ during the recurrence.
But the oncologist told me to go ahead with the procedure. Even though he knew that my BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 test had come out inconclusive. I do have a cancer history both personally and in the family. Mother has had Non-Hogekins Lymphoma treatment 11 years ago. But it wasn't until I had been told about my 2nd Brother's recent colon cancer surgery/treatment that I decided to get rid of the parts that I can spare.
It is a very personal decision and I had consulted with the genetic counselor in the hospital as well as a doctor specialized in gynecology/oncology before making the final decision. Your first step might be a genetic testing and then see a genetic counselor.
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Jackie07
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Last edited by Jackie07; 01-05-2010 at 09:30 PM..
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