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LinLin
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9 years ago

Is anyone taking Zoladex injection and Letrozole tablet?

hi, I recently been diagnosed stage 4 breast cancer and the cancer cells already spread to several spots in the bones.
The surgeon and oncologist advise that surgery and chemo are not suitable for my case as I'm HER2-, ER+ & PR+
So oncologist gave me the Zoladex injection monthly and Letrozole tablet daily. He said that it might help to control the cancer not to growth or spread any further, but no way to fully cure.
Jut wonder anyone have the similar case as me or having the same treatment? Would this hormonal therapy work? Anyone can share the experience? many thanks
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    Cate64
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    9 years ago
    @LinLin I have bone mets, ER/PR+, I am not sure why chemo is not suitable for you as I had AC Chemo x 6 cycles when I was diagnosed stage 4, though surgery was not suitable, your specialists must have their reasons. I had Zoladex injections monthly for 3 months post chemo to shut down my ovaries until they could be removed. 
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    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago
    @LinLin Hi!   I can see this is your first post so welcome and we are all here to help you through. 
    I am on zoladex injections every 4 weeks x 26 and I take Tamoxifen daily which I was told would be for 10 years.  Aches and pains are part of the side effects however we all react differently. Only time will tell and be assured there is a lot of research behind the treatments we are given and they will monitor you very closely. 
    As  you settle into here ask any questions or use the search with keywords and you may find more information that will assist in your thought process. 
    Have you received your My Journey Kit as this will help as well as!  There are lots of opportunities to help us with our demeanour along the way and one is the Look Good Feel Better program, it is free!
    I am sure others will come on and hopefully someone is on your exact regime.
    Take care