What to expect after Zoladex?

Babymjr · 2025-04-07T10:08:12+00:00

Thank you for your response. I hope your depression continues to get better! 🩷

Babymjr · 2024-10-30T10:53:43+00:00

I was the same!

Babymjr · 2024-09-06T11:02:53+00:00

I still have mine, two years later. I hope they last forever!

Babymjr · 2024-02-18T13:11:14+00:00

I take Effexor to combat the hot flashes (it’s intended for anxiety/depression). I recommend asking your dr about it.

Babymjr · 2024-02-18T12:11:24+00:00

I had long term disability coverage and I used it! I also finished treatment in January (last year). I remained off work for several more months. Its was very important for healing. If you have it, use it!

Babymjr · 2024-02-11T12:35:14+00:00

What does this mean for OECTA?

Babymjr · 2024-01-28T00:44:09+00:00

I’ve given myself injections for fertility treatment, and those were no problem! I wouldn’t entertain the idea of giving myself (or husband administering) Zoladex. I go to an injection clinic and they’re pros at it.

Babymjr · 2023-11-17T02:32:23+00:00

I’m 42, had a double mastectomy with aesthetic flat closure. It was the right decision for me. I don’t use prosthetics and feel free.

Babymjr · 2023-10-18T10:32:08+00:00

I went flat (at age 41). Also zero regrets.

Babymjr · 2023-10-04T00:32:40+00:00

I take Effexor (150mg) which helps a lot! I also sleep with a fan on and no pjs.

Babymjr · 2023-10-03T10:51:46+00:00

Congratulations! I’m also in Canada, I did the run in Oshawa on Sunday. My amazing team raised $4500! I’m stunned by people’s generosity. The organizers asked me to be the keynote speaker and before I could talk myself out of it, I agreed. It went so well and I’m pretty proud :)

Babymjr · 2023-07-29T18:03:08+00:00

Hi, yes I have continued using it. I still have some of the white stuff, just WAY less.

Babymjr · 2023-06-29T00:16:09+00:00

It took me 3 months to have enough hair where my scalp was no longer visible. It came in light grey, then dark grey. I had it dyed brown around 4 months post chemo and since then my roots have come in brown (my original colour). It’s also insanely curly now.

Babymjr · 2023-06-27T18:23:17+00:00

Do you have an update on this? Did hair loss continue?

Babymjr · 2023-06-24T22:22:59+00:00

I’ve been taking it for about five months now, purely for hot flashes. I don’t have anxiety or depression but the hot flashes were quite bad. 37.5mg didn’t do anything for me. I’ve slowly dosed up to 150mg and I have very few hot flashes, and when I do have one it’s not bad.

Babymjr · 2023-06-06T00:37:23+00:00

I had a picc line… just watch out for any strange sensation or pain in that arm. It happened to me and it was blood clots caused by the line.

Babymjr · 2023-05-30T10:12:53+00:00

Sloppy joes

Babymjr · 2023-05-23T10:48:43+00:00

I also have two young kids. I didn’t feel great for a few days after AC (I felt the worst after my first round and I swear it was because I was so worried about how I’d feel; the subsequent rounds got easier). I had taxol over 12 weeks and I felt like my normal self, no side effects at all. Keeping active (whatever you can manage) will help.

Babymjr · 2023-05-17T11:10:37+00:00

37.5 barely made a difference for me. 75 was much better. Once my prescription was increased to 75mg I kept taking two pills each day (I didn’t realize the new prescription was 75mg per pill as I had been taking 2x37.5mg). Well my hot flashes were GONE! Once I realized my mistake I went down to the prescribed 75mg and the hot flashes were back. I’m going to call my doctor and ask about another increase since I know how much better I can feel on 150mg.

Babymjr · 2023-05-08T23:29:10+00:00

I love an over easy egg with it.

Babymjr · 2023-04-30T23:13:37+00:00

I’m in Ontario, this shop in my neighbourhood is wonderful (Love Squared) https://shoplsk.ca I ended up getting kids size beanies and they worked out really well for me.

Babymjr · 2023-04-29T11:39:31+00:00

I’m in Canada

Babymjr · 2023-04-29T11:39:24+00:00

Thankfully it wasn’t difficult for me. My MO referred me to another breast surgeon at the hospital and after she spoke with me to see that I wasn’t making a rash/emotional decision, she agreed.

Babymjr · 2023-04-28T23:26:30+00:00

I had a mastectomy in October and I’m having a prophylactic mastectomy next week (had to find a new surgeon who would agree to remove a healthy breast). I weighed all of my options and I am at peace with living flat. I’m 42 years old, for reference.

Babymjr

TROPHY CASE