Hello,
I just have to add-- the removal of one's ovaries is in no way the standard of care for women who have strongly hormonally positive EARLY stage breast (Stages I-III) cancer. While some doctors may recommend it, and some women may elect to do that for either BRCA reasons, or peace of mind, there are serious health risks that should be considered, plus it has not been shown to be an effective treatment given all the new therapies that are now available. It was once the standard of care, many years ago, before the anti-hormonals were available.
If you would like an article that details the health risks, especially for younger women, of the removal of one's ovaries, please let me know.
I did go to three different Oncs on this issue, and they were all in agreement given my age. One even called it 'surgical castration' which shocked me.
Jen