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If I Have A Total Hysterectomy Will I Have To Continue On Tamoxifen ?

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Regina, SK
February 16, 2019
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I had a total hysterectomy 3 years ago. Now DCIS my breast surgeon is not recommending any other measures only did DMX no radiation, chemo, or any drugs
I never took any hrt for menopause so maybe that's why nothing else needed in my case

November 22, 2022
A MyBCTeam Member

Usually they will advise you to take an aromatase inhibitor (like arimidex)after oopherectomy or hysterectomy. Please remember you don’t have to take anything - its always your choice. If you havent already, find out how much taking tamoxifen (selective estrogen receptor modulator) or an aromatase inhibitor affects your absolute (not relative) recurrence risk. Also heres a helpful tool to check out:
https://www.predict.nhs.uk
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February 16, 2019
A MyBCTeam Member

I was just at the doctor 2 days ago with the same question and she said yes . I am going to change to exemestane in 6 weeks . I was on exemestane
Before and I was in pain Does anyone else take it and what pain medication
Might help?

March 22, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Had complete hysterectomy with oophorectomy almost 30 years ago. Had ER+, Her2+ BC discovered 4 years ago. Lumpectomy, sentinel node check (neg), chemo, radiation, herceptin. Have been on Aromatase Inhibitor for 3 years, still have 2 years to go. Still getting hot flashes, still estrogen in my body.

February 18, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Exactly!! Those drugs can play havoc on your daily life. Lots of side effects. Wish any and or all luck taking anything.πŸ’•

February 21, 2019

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