Is anyone taking Zoladex injection and Letrozole tablet?

@LinLin it is too early to tell, I have only just started the 2nd cycle of it...

@LinLin I have just sent you a message about our free telephone service that BCNA offers.  This may also help to answer some of the questions you may have. As @iserbrown has listed above these links will take you to sites to find a breast care nurse and our telephone support service.

hi Iserbrown, I don't have a breast care nurse, I only see my oncologist for about 30mins monthly, and a nurse give me injection, nothing else. That's why I don't know much apart from my diagnosed figure.
Where can I get the Breast care nurse service?

hi Cate64, How is your situation after you changed from hormonal therapy to oral chemo? Is this better in control the tumors? what are the different in term of the side effect?

hi pacwood, My oncologist didn't give specific reason for not to use chemo, he simply say not suitable.
He say that he is hoping the hormonal therapy to keep my tumors under control but not cure.

hi Zoffiel,

Thanks for your sharing and explanation, it make me more understand about the situation and the treatment theory.
How long have you been on your treatment? Are the tumors gone or under control now?
I'm 41 now, sound like that I will need to continue the Zoladex for my next 10-15 years unless I remove my ovaries.

hi iserbrown,

What is your situation now? Is the tumor gone or still remain ther?
What is your tumor marker level now after the 2 years+ Zoladex injection and tablet.
How long did it take before you get the response from this treatment?
I just ordered the kit, hopefully will receive it soon. Many thanks

Hi @LinLin . I have been having zoladex implants for the past 9 months. Iam also having chemo therapy though. Your specialist team my treat you with hormonal therapy first. Did they give specific reasons for not using chemo therapy just now? The hormone therapy may be used to keep your tumors under control. xx christie.

Lin Lin. My understanding of Zoladex is that it shuts down your production of hormones. You need to be menopausal to take the aromatase inhibitors-- such as Letrazole -- which is why some women have the Zolodex implants at the same time.

 In theory, once you have reached full menopause you don't need the Zolodex anymore which is why some older ladies only have to have it for a while then they can stop. That's because their bodies have reached the stage they have naturally stopped producing most hormones.

I am 53 and was perimenopausal (still having the occasional period) and I decided to have my ovaries removed. I did this for two reasons, to cut the risk of ovarian cancer and to complete my menopause so I wouldn't need Zolodex while taking Letrazole.

You also produce and store some hormones in your body fat. Some ladies still have higher levels even after menopause or having their ovaries removed so still might have to have Zolodex for a couple of years.

 It's all a bit complicated and there seem to be different reasons for different ladies. It will become a bit clearer for you as time passes and you learn more about your disease and treatments. Keep asking your oncologist questions.