after hystrectomy still take some cancer meds?
Denise
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Body continues to produce estrogen
I was told that it doesn't matter rather or not you've had a hystrectomy or not (or many years post menopause) - if you're ER+ you need somethng. Might give you more options of what you could take - your body does produces estrogen even without 'everything' there. I'm on Femara and have been for over a year and I was post meopause by 18 years when I was DX'd with IBC ER+0 -
Hi DeniseRague said:Body continues to produce estrogen
I was told that it doesn't matter rather or not you've had a hystrectomy or not (or many years post menopause) - if you're ER+ you need somethng. Might give you more options of what you could take - your body does produces estrogen even without 'everything' there. I'm on Femara and have been for over a year and I was post meopause by 18 years when I was DX'd with IBC ER+
I had a complete hysterectomy (including removal of ovaries) in 2006 prior to BC (in 2009). Since I was post-menopausal and ER+, my medical onc. started me on Femara after I finished chemo. Even though the ovaries have been removed, the body still produces estrogen from body fat, etc. so the Femara works by inhibiting the production of estrogen.
I hope that your hysterectomy is easy and that you will be feeling well again soon!
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thanks..now if i can getBunnyJane said:Hi Denise
I had a complete hysterectomy (including removal of ovaries) in 2006 prior to BC (in 2009). Since I was post-menopausal and ER+, my medical onc. started me on Femara after I finished chemo. Even though the ovaries have been removed, the body still produces estrogen from body fat, etc. so the Femara works by inhibiting the production of estrogen.
I hope that your hysterectomy is easy and that you will be feeling well again soon!
Jane
thanks..now if i can get work on same page as me..i'll be happy...
not very caring! in past many hurtful comments...0 -
I am so sorry you are notdisneyfan2008 said:thanks..now if i can get
thanks..now if i can get work on same page as me..i'll be happy...
not very caring! in past many hurtful comments...
I am so sorry you are not being treated well at work! That makes a difficult time in your life so much harder and my heart goes out to you. (((HUGS))) and prayers!
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work issuesBioAdoptMom said:I am so sorry you are not
I am so sorry you are not being treated well at work! That makes a difficult time in your life so much harder and my heart goes out to you. (((HUGS))) and prayers!
Nancy
I contacted support group from about 2 yrs ago..I was given name and #s of local agencies that will help me..legal etc...if needed assisgn me an attorney..I am sure it wont' get that bad this time...but I want to be prepared this time around..
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My Dr told me
after surgery..not sure how soon after..i'll go back on Tamox..which is what cause all my issues..but then not female parts to worry about..0 -
I thought sodisneyfan2008 said:My Dr told me
after surgery..not sure how soon after..i'll go back on Tamox..which is what cause all my issues..but then not female parts to worry about..
I thought your doctor would recommend this and you would go back on tamox.I agree.No more worries.I feel that way for myself. I am so glad I had it all out years ago.
On the other hand my friends worry even though it has been many years since they took it. They feel female cancer can be lurking and pop up anytime for the rest of their lives.One even has vaginal bleeding but NO cause has been found.
Lynn Smith0
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