oophrectomy for breast cancer er+ patient

[viggy4]

Diagnosed with stage 1 ductal and stage 2 invasive nov. 2008. had bilateral mastecomy;6 rounds chemo;1yr( 52 wks) IV herceptin treats. and tamoxifen for 5 months. had to stop Tamoxifen due to severe leg pain; swelling of uterus; ovarian cyts 8.5cm on the right.  41yrs.old. er/pr+  her2+; brca1 & 2 neg. no lymph nodes. Is an oopherectomy practical? Have mitral valve regurg (minor)

[viggy4]

Hi, thanks for responding. Ya, this is some crazy s%$#, I really wanted this to be the year I really went back to "normal" ah... constant bouts of crying, followed by trying to forget about it all and get my mind on something happy and positive. 16 chemo? do you mind me asking - what stage? I'm also very tempted to request a hysterectomy to prevent anyMORE surgeries. What helps you try to stay focused and calm?

[Jen1967]

I also had a bilat mastx dec 08. Free tram flap recon. Er+pr+ and her2+. 16 rounds chemo plus a year of hercepton. Radiation after recon.
I am currently scheduled for a complete hysterectomy and oopherectomy next week due to bleeding problems. I also have a 4cm cyst on the ovary and waiting fir results on an MRI to see if cancer has spread. Going crazy waiting.