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Q: bilateral mastectomy, BRCA2+, hysterectomy soon, 47yrs old

Hi, I come over to here from having many questions answered at the breast cancer site. I guess we are in to new territory here. I say we because I am doing as much reseach for my friend, who is quite overwhelmed right now.

She had IDC and decided to do bilateral M then had the BRCA test and is positive, now is going for a hysterectomy on June 3. She was/is on Tamoxifen will be switched to Amiridex. 47 years old with no idea what to expect. Emotionally, physically and about medications that might help her through this. She is also getting tissue expanders in at the time of hysterectomy.

please help me help her get through this.

Thank you!

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Anjali, Editor
5/20/10 12:04pm

Hi,

It is so sweet that you are helping your friend find answers in what much be a very difficult time. I am sure she is overwhelmed and confused and having you there to support her is very comforting.

 

Given your friends complicated health history, she sounds like she should get all of her doctors together to get more comprehensive care for all her medical issues. Alternatively, getting one person to coordinate her care might also be an option.

 

Let us know if there are any specific questions you have that we may be able to help with.

 

 

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