Depending on the cancer type & grade, these procedures have important physical & psychological consequences. After removal of the ovaries ,woman can no longer become pregnant and removal of the breasts can affect body image. Many women have reconstructive surgery, in which implants or tissue from else where in the body are used to make new breasts.
It is a very difficult decision for a healthy woman to make. Extensive counselling and discussion takes time & could account for some of the delay. Women may delay ovarian surgery until they have had children, or because of the concerns about having an early menopause.
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