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Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 3, 2023 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
Well I was told that since all the breast tissue was removed I didn’t require estrogen blocking to prevent further breast cancer. So I guess in relation to breast cancer I would not require estrogen blocking therapy.
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I had a double mastectomy in October and they did not find node involvement so no radiation BUT I am on estrogen blocking medication, Tamoxifen, that I was told reduces reoccurrence by 50%. I hope you get a second opinion about medication after mastectomy.
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@snowdown I read a great article about how surgeons should not say "we got it all." The estrogen that is targeted by meds post-menopause is produced by the adrenals.
I have never heard of a doc saying that after a mastectomy you don't need estrogen blockers. The meds are meant to address local, regional and distant recurrence. There could be rogue cells. And there could be residual cells. Noone can predict, even if your chances are excellent.
Did you have an Oncotype done? Generally the meds reduce risk by 50% or so. I don't know your situation but hope you get a second opinion.