Debbie,

 I think some of the other women who are being recommended this treatment also have or had other problems with all their lady parts.  Your cancer sounds a lot like my first cancer, in which I ended up with a complete hysterectomy and a mastectomy, then chemo, hormone therapy then recurrence 3 years later though my medicine was supposed to prevent any estrogen from binding with my cancer cells and the fact that I had no ovaries but still recieved estrogen from others glands in my body.

I did not have my hysterectomy because of my cancer - I actually had it because I had PCOS and 4 miscarriages.  Poly Cystic Ovary Disease and breast cancer often go hand in hand.  Also breast cancer is most likely to return in the uterus, cervix, or ovaries which is another reason why some women may be pushed towards a hysterectomy in addition to the benefits of reducing recurrence risks and the amount of estrogen secretion.  I honestly cannot say if it's worth having it all removed or not just to limit your estrogen, since my cancer recurred despite it.  But what I can tell you is that when I had everything removed, I had so many problems it was likely cancer waiting to happen.  I had fibriods, endometriosis, cysts, swelling and scar tissue - and I never experienced a "female" problem till after I gave birth to my daughter, so in reflection none of it makes any sense really because I was all so young to have had all of those problems (only 31).

So before you think about a hysterectomy, I would get some tests done and see if you even have any problems with your parts that could lead to more serious complications down the road.  Tamoxifen or an AI can help prevent recurrence for now and lower your risks quite substantially.  I can tell you that being 35 and in menopause sucks!  But I chose to have everything removed cause I knew that if I didn't I would just keep trying to have babies and I couldn't suffer another loss.  I'd ask your doctor just why he is pushing toward this procedure for you.  Are your risks that high?

Good luck!

Angi