Lupron shot tomorrow

1stTimeStage2
1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

I was DX in July (stage 2, estrogen +, Braca negative). in August, I had a lumpectomy with a relatively easy recovery (though - the scar tissue still hurts). I am now on week 3 of radiation and am feeling fine (using Myraderm). Tomorrow is my first Lupron shot and I am so nervous.  I have been "lucky" to date but I just have an awful feeling about this chemically induced menopause.  ANyone with experience? Also - should I explore other options (I just read about ovary removal on another site - my ONC and I did not even discuss this).  My ONKA score was a 12 (8% chance of recurrance) so I am tempted to just skip the hormone therapy but I am only 42 so I have a long time to get a recurrance .... ANy advice is much appreciated! Thanks all!

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  • denaporter
    denaporter Member Posts: 10
    edited September 2016 #2
    I was diagnosed in August

    I was diagnosed in August with Stage 1 Grade 3 ER+  I have had the lumpectomy and sentinal node and now have done my first week of radiation. I will also have a hystrectomy after radiation and was not wanting to take the tamoxifen myself. My onco type test was a 10

  • 1stTimeStage2
    1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
    edited September 2016 #3
    Thanks!

    May I ask your age? I am 42. 

  • 1stTimeStage2
    1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
    #4
    Also

    Good luck with radiation - tomorrow I start week 4 and I feel great. I am not eating any sugar (except fruit) becaue sugar always makes me crash and feel so fatigued (I have no portion control with chocolate - am an all or nothing type!). My energy is absolutely normal so far. I am using myraderm for my skin and so far, only minor irritation. I hope you have the same experience!

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