Hi, I’m new here
Just wondering, has anyone had an elective (keyhole) hysterectomy and oopherectomy after hormonal breast cancer for preventative reasons? I do not have the BRCA gene but my mum and all my aunts had breast cancer too. I also have (mild) endometriosis. Just wondering what to do.
There seem to be a lot of people still in pain and with UTI/bladder complications months later, which worries me. My surgeon said it’s my decision. Would welcome your pros and cons thanks.
Ps… HRT will not be an option for me.
Hi Corkicat
Welcome to the Online Community. I am sorry to hear that your Mum and Aunts have all been through breast cancer and yourself also. I understand why you are considering a hysterectomy and ovary removal.
I had a hysterectomy in 2022 as part of my treatment for endometrial cancer.
I was in hospital for 1 night, had little pain and recovered quickly. I found the surgery much more straightforward than I had expected. Recovery went well, was up and about after a few hours and then continued to be able to do most things at home. I had to be careful lifting for a while. If I had not needed to go on to have further treatment I feel I would have been fully recovered by around 6 weeks.
I did not need any pain relief after getting home and had no issues with UTI/bladder. Any after effects that remain from my cancer are to do with the chemo and radiotherapy- I have none from the surgery.
I am normally on the Womb cancer forum and it maybe worth having a look/posting your question on there. For the majority of ladies a hysterectomy is the first line treatment for womb cancer so they will have been through the surgery.
We also have the Support Line available if you would like to talk things through with one of the nurses. The number is below.
Jane
