Ovary problems after breast cancer?

maryh
maryh Member Posts: 33
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Has anyone had any problems with ovarian cancer since their breast cancer? I am REALLY worried about this. Mary

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  • georgeann
    georgeann Member Posts: 43
    #2
    Mary,
    Are you taking tomexifin?
  • shirlann
    shirlann Member Posts: 229
    #3
    Hi, dear, I had heard we are 4 times as likely to get ovarian cancer. If it really bugs you and your family is complete, see if your insurance will pay for a hysterectomy. I sure wish I had had one! Hugs, Shirlann
  • maryh
    maryh Member Posts: 33
    #4
    georgeann said:

    Mary,
    Are you taking tomexifin?

    Thanks for replying to my question.

    No, I am not taking anything. I guess I am considered one of the lucky ones. My cancer was DCIS, Stage 0, but fast growing. I had both breast removed. The lymph nodes were clear. I needed no radiation, chemo nor drugs. But I just have this feeling about something being wrong with my ovaries. Check-ups are "okay" and the ultra-sound showed just two tiny cysts on one ovary. Real or imagined, the fear is there!

    I was wanting to know if others felt this way and how they are dealing with it.

    THanks, Mary
  • maryh
    maryh Member Posts: 33
    #5
    shirlann said:

    Hi, dear, I had heard we are 4 times as likely to get ovarian cancer. If it really bugs you and your family is complete, see if your insurance will pay for a hysterectomy. I sure wish I had had one! Hugs, Shirlann

    That's what I am planning on doing. Some stated that I was over-reacting. My husband and Doctor support me. Guess I am "down" because the remark was made by ladies in my support group. I was positive and pro-active about my health. Because of their remarks...from the people whom I thought would most understand...the ones that are constantly preaching how only "You" should make the decisions about your treatments, etc...I am hurt and second-guessing myself. So I have turned to this chat room for y'alls experience and views. Thanks - Mary
  • shirlann
    shirlann Member Posts: 229
    #6
    maryh said:

    That's what I am planning on doing. Some stated that I was over-reacting. My husband and Doctor support me. Guess I am "down" because the remark was made by ladies in my support group. I was positive and pro-active about my health. Because of their remarks...from the people whom I thought would most understand...the ones that are constantly preaching how only "You" should make the decisions about your treatments, etc...I am hurt and second-guessing myself. So I have turned to this chat room for y'alls experience and views. Thanks - Mary

    Oh, honey, everyone is so emotional, all of us have been through so much, it is hard to just get through all this. I personally wish to goodness I could think up a reason to get rid of my uterus and ovaries. No more pap smears, no nothing to worry about. If you want to do this, I say hooray! Don't
    be too concerned with what other people think. They just did a study and if you are "plumbing free" your chances of getting BC are reduced by 70%. How can wanting those statistics be over-reacting? Silly gooses! Oh well, you make up your own mind!
    Many hugs, Shirlann
  • jmears
    jmears Member Posts: 266
    #7
    I had pains in my abdomen and eventually had some tests. I do have a cyst on one ovary and a fibroid on my uterus. I'm really scared they will turn into cancer and that's worse (to me) than breast cancer. I'd have everything removed if I could. Good luck. Jamie
  • comom
    comom Member Posts: 46
    #8
    Hi Mary,
    I too have been extremely worried about ovarian cancer since my aunt died of ovarian cancer last november. I had the genetic testing done which came back negative. This gave me a little piece of mind. Also, my doctor has agreed to give me the ca125 blood test every year. Not a very reliable test but the best there is for now. I am also weighing my options to have my ovaries removed after menopause. (I am only 38 now)
    Hang in there and try not to stress too much.

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