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Hormone Blocking Treatment
Hi Everyone
Earlier this year in February I was diagnosed at the age of 27 with Breast Cancer. After 5 surgeries and having a full mastectomy on my right breast, I completed my harrowing 18 wk tre...
happylittlevegimite, I have taken Zoladex for 5 months, not for hormones issues but to protect my ovaries while having chemo, I must be honest the side effects are quite severe, I did not suffer much from the chemo, only losing my hair (it is growing fast anyway) and I have (still) a lot of fatigue, however Zoladex made me feel as if someone has put my brain inside the microwave, that strong were the called "hot flashes" my mood changed radically and I felt quite vulnerable and uneasy. I also have read that it could affect your fertility for ever if taken during long periods.
Talk to Jo Davis and ask her as she is having both Tamoxifen and Zoladex...All the best and think about it,
Love,
Leonor