Bloody Zoladex!!!!

Hi Michelle82,

Take two....hope it comes through....

I was on Zoladex (no Tamoxifen)  for 12 months; the oncologist recommended 5 years of treatment.  I was experiencing severe symptoms and after weighing up my quality of life/benefits I decided to stop. I do not have children, so I can afford to think only of me.

In my previous post I mentioned that I support my health with mistletoe therapy (Iscador by Weleda) and this is widely used in hospitals in Germany and other European countries for cancer treatments. It has therefore had to undergo the test procedures with the required controls etc. Results are available. This therapy also makes you feel better and can be used along side chemotherapy. I feel much safer and do not suffer side effects of any kind. Why don't we hear of this in Australia?.....we follow the US medical system, not the European. Your average GP won't know about it (yet) but a recent study in Canberra has acknowledged the results of mistletoe therapy and is currently doing further research here.

I am all for medical and complimentary therapies working side by side, and patients having an informed choice. This is challenging work at times, particularly when the information is tricky to get hold of...hence me sharing my findings.  My mother is an ex-nurse and also a breast cancer survivor of 30 years. Although I think I have come close to giving her a near heart attack with some of my decisions!

I was diagnosed at 47 and am now 50. The Zoladex resulted in instant menopause which has settled into less severe symptoms now I have ceased the Zoladex. I do question how much is really known about those tricky hormones...it is a finely tuned orchestra and many of play different tunes.

I wish you smooth sailing and thanks for the opportunity to chat with woman sharing similar journeys.

Take care,

Claire