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DO I NEED A GYNO ONC?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Delray Beach, FL

Since my treatment and surgery, I have been seeing a great gyno...very thorough. However, she has recently left the practice. Most times I would see this doctor, she had me do a sonogram because I am on tamoxifen. Back in May 2015 I had a D&C because my uterine lining was thickening. I visited the gyno in November before she left the practice and my uterine lining was as if I never had the D&C. Because of this, I think I should be seen at least twice a year, so today I called to make… read more

April 20, 2016
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A MyBCTeam Member

I would run to the nearest Gino Onc! I'm almost 5 years out from a triple negative recurrence, and am still under the care of my oncologist. I was seen every three months for the first four, and will be seen twice a year for the remaining two years. The medical industry is so specialized that it's been my experience that there are very few general practitioners who are qualified to "cross over" so to speak. I wonder why you Dr. Didn't refer you to another specialist. No, you are not over reacting, and do not rely on friends and family making statements about how "good" you look. Your question is valid, and by the very reason you are asking, leads me to believe your intuition is telling you not to mess around. Hugs to you!

April 20, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I did not have another D&C. I have been on Tam since July 2012. I will discuss with my onc regarding a gyno onc. I think I would feel more comfortable with someone that specializes in my situation. Thanks you ladies!!

April 21, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

Did you have another d&c in November when your lining had thickened again?
I would think a talk with your BC MO is in order. If I read correctly, you've been on Tam for quite a while. If you are still testing perimeno then it might be time to shut those ovaries completely down. Chemically or surgically. Then move to an AI. If your meno is complete, there's little reason to stay on Tam, I think. In fact, research is suggesting that to move to an AI after 2-3 years of Tam increases survival odds modestly. Plus not dealing with endometrial issues, etc. incidentally, I start a chemical shirt down tomorrow and will ditch Tam and replace with an AI in a month.

Perhaps your onco could tell you specifically what to look for in a gyno to keep on top of this should you continue with Tamoxafin. Better yet, maybe he'll write an "order" of sorts saying that he wants to have an US performed twice per year.

((Hug))

April 20, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I also had invasive lobular and am on tamixofin . Had the D&C too due to the lining and am returning for a ultrasound due to ovarian cysts . I am just not sure if it's normal to be checked once or twice a year for monitoring . I think I have heard if things are going well it's just a yearly ultrasound and pap .

April 20, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

Did your oncologist consider switching you to an AI , different side effects but you will not have all these issues with the uterine lining.

April 20, 2016

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