Zoladex covered by PBS?
This Wednesday I will be seeing a new oncologist for a second opinion. My initial oncologist recommended Zoladex and Aromasin as part of my hormone treatment. Im researching all I can before my appointment this Wednesday, is there guidelines or restrictions on the PBS cover for these drugs? I have "Googled" as much as I can but Im still a bit confused..obviously I will ask my oncologist when I see him. I may even be recommended a different hormone treatment altogether, but thought I need to do my research prior to my visit and be prepared. I have found a copy of "The Beacon" newsletter dated 2015 which was included in my breast care pack, this outlined PBS restrictions which applied to zoladex, but may be well outdated now. Thanks!
Anyone had ovaries removed to lessen BC coming back?
Hi all, Just had second surgery yesterday as did not get clear margins on first surgery due to DCIS surrounding the IDC. My oncologist has suggested ovaries being removed as I had blood clots from all the chemo E/C 5 rounds ( diagnosed Early July’18) and she’s concerned about giving me tamoxifen as it can increase risk of blood clots so is suggesting Zoladex injections continue ongoing ( have been going monthly to GPand having them with a local each time for past 5 months ) as I’m pre menopausal (49) and then an aromatise inhibitor as well which all seems a bit much really. Oncologist suggested this as tumour is 95% Esterogen + and the ovary removal should lower the Esterogen production in the body making me less likely to have recourances. If you are familiar with this surgery or have had success or not have success with it would love to hear from you! Also did you need to continue taking any other meds with it as I’m really hoping to get off everything after radiation which is scheduled for Feb next year. Thanks BC sisters Louise J xx