Today, I met with my oncologist and also had my after chemo blood test. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I’m officially done with chemo.
We talked about what the plan is now that I’m done with chemo.
Since I have the BRCA1 gene mutation I’m at a higher risk of getting ovarian cancer. It has been recommended that I have my ovaries removed at some point to lower that risk.
BRCA1 carriers have only a 2.2% chance of getting ovarian cancer by the age of 40. It goes up significantly at ages 50 and 60. Dr. Patt said I’m at no greater risk because I have already had breast cancer. She recommends I wait a few years to have a hysterectomy. One of the reasons is bone density loss. After a hysterectomy, the reduction in hormones can cause bone density issues.
Well, the plan is for me to go for checkups with the oncologist every 3 months and get ovarian cancer screening every 6 months.
I’ve been doing pretty well the last few days. I’ve been trying to eat healthier and I think that has been making a difference in how I feel. I’m still recovering from chemo, but feeling better each day. I’m not as nauseous and hardly achy now.