WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1997: Re: breast cancer & hysterectomy

Re: breast cancer & hysterectomy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Mar 1997 23:43:05 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Laura,

At Wed, 19 Mar 1997, Laura wrote: >
>I had breast cancer (Paget's of nipple) about 14 months ago. Had simple
>mastectomy, no chemo, no rad, no nodes taken.

I'm sorry you went through all of that, but glad to hear that you seem fine.

>About 3 months ago, doc
>found 3 very small uterine fibroids and said not to worry.

I agree. Fibroids are routinley benign. The risk of cancer in a rapidly growing fibroid is 0.27% (very tiny risk - basically 1 in 400)

>But my
>question is --am I at an increased risk for uterine or cervical cancer
>because of my breast cancer and now having fibroids.

Nope.

>I want to have
>another baby in a year or two but don't want to risk my health. Is a
>hysterectomy a plan of action after women have had breast cancer?

In years gone by, oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries) was discussed as an adjunct therapy (in addition to routine therapy). Over the years, it has been discussed over and again. It is commonly accepted that this therapy is of no widespread advantage (meaning in sporadic cases, there may be a reason for this surgery).

Good luck in your upcoming pregnancy.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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