Ovary removal???

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SA8PG
SA8PG Member Posts: 371
edited February 2016 in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Hi TN's. My question is did all of you have your ovaries removed or have many of you done the every 6 months transvaginal ultra sound and ca-125 blood work?

Thanks

G

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  • Luvmydobies
    Luvmydobies Member Posts: 766
    edited October 2015

    Do you mean the TN patient's who are BRCA positive? My doc's never mentioned getting any of this. I'm BRCA negative, so maybe that's why??

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  • SA8PG
    SA8PG Member Posts: 371
    edited October 2015

    Hey Luv

    My friends oncologist is pushing her to remove her ovaries. She is BRCA 1. She has not had any children yet and would like to try for a baby after having had treatment for breast cancer, TN like us. I was trying to see if anyone did this or does everyone that's BRCA 1 get ovaries removed?

    G

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  • Prettyblueyes
    Prettyblueyes Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2015

    Hi,

    My oncologist said he would remove mine and then I started A/C chemo and went through 2 rounds and we asked him when I was going to have surgery and he said he thought that the chemo would kill the ovaries. I have a Pet scan in the morning and meet with my oncologist on Wednesday so I'm going to ask him if my ovaries got fried or not

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  • SA8PG
    SA8PG Member Posts: 371
    edited November 2015

    Prettyblue

    How did your scan go? How are doing with chemo? Please PM if you need anything. I started chemo when I was 3 weeks postpartum.

    Many prayers.

    G

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  • Sharazhad707
    Sharazhad707 Member Posts: 37
    edited December 2015

    Yup, I had my eggs harvested prior to chemo. They are currently cryogenically frozen in a fertility clinic. It's a good choice if you are thinking about it. I'm 33 and am considering a family in the future.

    Lots of love

    S.

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  • KellyAnne13
    KellyAnne13 Member Posts: 63
    edited December 2015

    I am (was!) triple negative and BRCA negative. I had my ovaries and tubes out Oct 15. My grandma died of ovarian cancer at 50 and although genetic testing found no specific correlation, they do believe there is something genetic going on. Likely something yet to be discovered. I wasn't taking any chances. Luckily, being TN allows me to take bio identical hormones so I'm avoiding all the health risks associated with no ovaries. I'm very happy with my decision

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  • StellaDora
    StellaDora Member Posts: 6
    edited January 2016

    hi ladies. I did have my ovaries removed. I am BRCA 1 positive. And Recently diagnosed with IDC. Having surgery this Friday.

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  • RuthElizabeth
    RuthElizabeth Member Posts: 103
    edited February 2016

    I'm so glad I found you all. I finished chemo Labor Day weekend. Had a gyno appt and said I'd like my overies removed. I am TN, and BRACA negative. My mom had bc and then a year later, uterine cancer. No chemo, just the surgeries. So, I want to be pro active. My problem is this.... I live in a small city. My cancer doc says I don't need overies removed. I just had a general surgeon, who I love. He said if gyno says remove overies,do it. So, I met with him and he scheduled it. Insurance declined paying so it was cancelled. Now, I just got a call, insurance will cover it. Now I'm confused and having an anxiety attack and can't stop crying.... I do this a lot... I'm so confused and don't know what to do.... Help ????

    Thanks, Ruth

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