Oophorectomy without bilateral masts?

hlya
hlya Member Posts: 484
edited June 2014 in ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)

Hi, all,



I would like to know if ER/PR are strong then take the oophorectomy, do you think that bilateral masts are still needed? How about chemo/hormone therapy? What did your ONC say?



Thank you!

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  • idaho
    idaho Member Posts: 1,187
    edited April 2009

    If you are ER/PR strong then you can have an oopherectomy or you can get a shot that shuts down your ovaries.  It depends on how big and what stage your cancer is whether or not you need bilateral mast or chemo.  You will probably need hormone therapy.  Ask your oncologist and he will know.  My Onc said I should get the shot and take hormone therapy.  I did not do chemo, and had a lumpectomy with radiation.  Good luck to you , Tami

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  • hlya
    hlya Member Posts: 484
    edited April 2009

    Hi, Tami,



    You didn't do chemo 'cause your ER/PR are very strong? may I know the %? Seems chemo doesn't benefit much to you in your case.



    Also, I heard that shutting down ovaries would probably get Ovary cancer? or taking Tamoxifen would cause ovary cancer? or do I misunderstand it?



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