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Kathryne
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13 years ago

Zoladex Implant

Hello Ladies, My Oncologist has just stopped my Tamoxifen due to severe bone pain. I think I am  on the hard road in this Cancer  journey as every step of the way has been difficult so far, I am sure there is some lesson in this for me somewhere. Anyhow I am having a month drug free before I start the Zoladex Implant. Is anyone on this drug and if so how have you been on it??     Kathryne

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    13 years ago

    Hi Kathryne,

    Best wishes as you start this new treatment.  One thing I have learnt is everyones journey is different- and our reactions to this "little pills" are so mixed- some really exreme like yours.

    I hope it goes well for you this time.

    Love Carolyn

     

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    13 years ago

    Hi Kylie,

     

    Nice to hear from you.  I forgot about the Krill oil.  Still taking it  every morning along with the tamoxifen.  I am glad it helped you

    Carolyn  xx

     

  • Lisa_Maree's avatar
    Lisa_Maree
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Kathryne

    Thinking of you on your journey.

    I didnt have too many symptoms while on Zoladex, only minor joint pain. It is hard to believe I am past the five year mark. Life is very busy. Having special friends makes the world of difference.

     

    Stay strong

    Lisa   xx

  • Lisa_Maree's avatar
    Lisa_Maree
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Kathryne

    Thinking of you on your journey.

    I didnt have too many symptoms while on Zoladex, only minor joint pain. It is hard to believe I am past the five year mark. Life is very busy. Having special friends makes the world of difference.

     

    Stay strong

    Lisa   xx

  • Lisa_Maree's avatar
    Lisa_Maree
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hi Cass

    I was diagnosed in July 2007 and began Zoladex injections monthly for two years in December 2007 following mastectomy and chemo. After a few months my oncologist recommended I temporarily stop tamoxifen as I was feeling unwell using both treatments. When the Zoladex was complete, I resumed taking tamoxifen. 

    I am stopping tamoxifen shortly due to a very thick endometrial lining ( I had a curette in 2011 and 2012, and I am preparing to have a tram flap breast reconstruction in November.

    Best Wishes      Lisa x

  • sillysam83's avatar
    sillysam83
    Member
    13 years ago

    Im on Zoladex and have been since may 2012. 

    No real side effects, but have noticed lately I get more hot flushes the week my Zoladex needle is due. I dont get the mood swings yet. I do have sore joints and they can get really stiff and sore if I dont move around frequently. But not sure if that is due to Zoladex or other treatments etc. 

    Good Luck

  • cassboyle's avatar
    cassboyle
    Member
    13 years ago
    Hi, I've been in both zoladex and tamoxifen for 14 months. I've found that I'm prone to being cranky and anxious, more so than i used to be and my onc says that zoladex is the culprit. Exercise and diet has really helped though, and I take time out for myself regularly.