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breast cancer and hysterectomy
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breast cancer and hysterectomy
by hendo, May 06, 2006 12:00AM
I was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago at the age of 32 i finished a 5 year course of tomoxifen 2 years ago.I have always suffered from painful heavy bleeding i have also just found out after my recent mammo and US scan that i have a lot of fluid filled cysts in both breasts which become very swollen and painful before my period.
I would like to know if i would benefit from a complete hysterectomy as i know i cant take HRT to help these problems.
I would like to know if i would benefit from a complete hysterectomy as i know i cant take HRT to help these problems.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, May 08, 2006 12:00AM
Dear hendo: Removing the ovaries (oopherectomy) along with a hysterectomy will result in a surgical menopause. Removing the uterus will eliminate the heavy bleeding. Menopause may or may not reduce the occurence of breast cysts. You should discuss the pros and cons with your doctor as they relate to your situation.
