New to group was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer end off Nov 2021 aged 39 years old brca1 gene carrier ... chemo treatment 1st Ec PC ... now on PC 4 more left every week then surgery.. I've opt for double mastectomy with reconstruction and ovary and tube removal as i am a carrier off the bcra1 gene and a strong family history off both breast and ovarian cancer ...
Hi Ruby, I think they normally like to wait with ovaries removal until you turn 45, but I also believe this should be decided on individual merits. My diagnosis and brca1 status are the same as yours, but my treatment was different, which proves again it's not just a "one size fits all." When is surgery planned for?
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