ADH & meeting with surgical oncologist

teachermomfl

Good morning! I had my meeting with the surgical oncologist yesterday to discuss stereo biopsy, ADH diagnosis and next steps. I really like him, even though he's a Patriots fan. He discussed possibility of upgrade after excisional biopsy, but said we'd cross that bridge if/when we get there. Talked about treatment if ADH diagnosis remains. He said, wait & watch, which he doesn't recommend due to my "busy" breasts, Tamoxafin or mascectomy. I'm getting an EKG today & MRI and bloodwork on the 15th. He wants all that done before the surgery. His office will call today to set date for surgery now that I have everything else scheduled. I'm super nervous about the Tamoxafin. I've been reading up on it, and the side effects scare me. I especially worry about the increased risk of uterine and ovarian cancers. I had an ablation three years ago due to irregular and extremely heavy periods. There were some uterine polyps removed at that time. I no longer get a period. I worry that should I ever develop that type of cancer, the typical side effects (bleeding)won't present due to the ablation. Any thoughts on this? I've read a lot of posts about Tamoxafin, but I'm curious about the ablation part. Thanks in advance!

MelissaDallas

teacher, the cancer risk from tamoxifen is so low that it is barely statistically significant. It does cause uterine lining build-up in some women, but since you have had the ablation that would not be an issue.

teachermomfl

That's good to hear. Thanks, Melissa!

Silbar

"even though he's a Patriots fan"... LOL. I am so glad that you are finally getting some more answers and making forward progress. 

teachermomfl

Thank you, Silbar. I continue to keep you in my thoughts. I hope you get scheduled soon!