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Can Tamoxifen Be Avoided If You Have A Hysterectomy And Remove The Ovaries As Well?

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Somerset, WI
August 22, 2024
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A MyBCTeam Member

That's one for the doctor or pharmacist. That is way above my pày grade.

August 22, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Estrogen is still produced in tithe Adrenal gland and body fat

August 22, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

I was chatting with a lady on reach to recovery and she was on tamoxifen for a year and she ended up have a hysterectomy with ovary removal and her oncologist switched to an AI, can’t remember which one, just curious if anyone on here had the same or similar experience. Thanks!

August 22, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Tamoxifen is a hormonal therapy used to prevent breast cancer from returning after treatment. It works by blocking the effect of estrogen on hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

If you have concerns about tamoxifen and its side effects, such as the risk of uterine cancer, you should discuss alternative treatments with Show Full Answer

Tamoxifen is a hormonal therapy used to prevent breast cancer from returning after treatment. It works by blocking the effect of estrogen on hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

If you have concerns about tamoxifen and its side effects, such as the risk of uterine cancer, you should discuss alternative treatments with your doctor. Options may include:

- Aromatase Inhibitors: These drugs decrease estrogen levels and do not cause uterine cancer. Examples include:
- Letrozole (Femara)
- Anastrozole (Arimidex)
- Exemestane (Aromasin)

- Ovarian Suppression: This can be achieved through:
- Oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries)
- Radiation therapy to damage the ovaries
- Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist drugs (e.g., leuprolide, goserelin)
- Chemotherapy to damage the ovaries

Always consult your healthcare team to weigh the risks and benefits of each treatment option based on your specific situation.

August 22, 2024

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