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Kris,
I did have my ovaries out at 44 in order to be able to take the Aromatase Inhibitor. I am one to need to know I have done everything possible. I have a now 14 year old daughter. In fact, I also had a bi-lateral masectomy. These are personal decisions. For me, it was easy because I preferred this to constantly wondering if "that" is another lump. Many people would not have made this decision. I also have had some family history of ovarian cancer and constant cysts, so this factored into my decision also.
One "benefit" of the masectomy was no radiation at stage 1. I also had implant reconstruction and am fine with my new "look" (not much different than the old, a little "perkier").
My sister lives in Indy and works for Eli Lilly. She has had several friends treated for BC, but I'm not sure where. I'm sure you have good care.
I also agree with Jean. Becky is amazing. She knows her stuff. Hopefully she will peak back in here, otherwise you can just direct your question to her when you post.
I hope you are feeling a little better now just having some solid information.
You are going to be fine. One thing also to remember - statistics are all out dated at best. Treatment has changed so much in the past five years, espcially for HER2 + breast cancer that there are no up to date statistics, so don't waste your time searching them. Just stay here. You found the right place for your questions. There are also numerous excellent articles in the articles forum here. Anything you want to know you can probably find there.
This board is professional and sincere. I have found several others that didn't come close.
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Cheryl
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