1 Zoladex injection down...only 59 more to go... depending...

taleena
taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Today was the day to meet with my medical oncologist for the first time since before I started radiation.. I was just expecting us to have our discussion about the next steps, which I already knew, no Tamoxifine (poor metabolizer)... but rather Zoladex injections monthly, with Femera... I wasn't prepared to go to the treatment area for my first injection, but that's where I ended up, and found my self starting to cry like a baby... ugh!!! Well, I reminded myself that this was not what the others in the cubicals around me where doing... and that many of my warrior sisters here had been through the whole gambit... so I curtly told myself to knock it off...but I was still scared to death...

My belly is black and blue where they injected the darn thing.. definately not attractive...I feel sick to my stomach, but I'm sure that is nerves from all of it and the stress lately from work... so, I'm crossing my fingers, toes, and anything else that will cross without breaking that the side effects will be minimal... please cross your fingers for me.

♥ & hugs,

~T

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  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #2
    Teena,
    Well, I am sure it
    Teena,
    Well, I am sure it was a shock to be taken for the injection right then and there so tears were allowed and you don't know how anyone else there reacted the first time. But you were a brave girl and sucked it up and I am proud of you. I will keep fingers, arms, legs crossed that this goes without side effects. And at least next time you will be more prepared.
    Stef
  • tjhay
    tjhay Member Posts: 655
    #3
    fingers, toes, arms, and
    fingers, toes, arms, and legs, all crossed for you ~T which is making it very hard to type. you are in my prayers as always.
    tj
  • LC815
    LC815 Member Posts: 155
    #4
    Tears for Fears
    Tears are always allowed in the sisterhood! I got my most recent dx (liver mets), and of course I didn't take anybody with me to the appointment because I'm so tough . . . yeah, I was bawling walking down the hallway of the office. My favorite nurse pulled me into an exam room and helped me get myself together. I'm still not embarrassed about it. If they've never seen tears in an infusion center or an oncologist's office then it must be their first day . . . and the beginning of their first day at that!

    Peace.
    Linda

    P.S. What are the Zoladex injections for (pardon my ignorance)?
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #5
    LC815 said:

    Tears for Fears
    Tears are always allowed in the sisterhood! I got my most recent dx (liver mets), and of course I didn't take anybody with me to the appointment because I'm so tough . . . yeah, I was bawling walking down the hallway of the office. My favorite nurse pulled me into an exam room and helped me get myself together. I'm still not embarrassed about it. If they've never seen tears in an infusion center or an oncologist's office then it must be their first day . . . and the beginning of their first day at that!

    Peace.
    Linda

    P.S. What are the Zoladex injections for (pardon my ignorance)?

    your feelings are real. they
    your feelings are real. they should have prepared you . I dont care if I cry I just pull the curtain. I dont want to upset anyone else receiving treatment, but tears a re real and this is a s real as it gets!
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #6
    Only for you Taleena.....
    I am crossing my EYES!!! Hope this helps to ward off the side effects for you. Hugs and smiles...♥Pammy
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #7
    Fingers Crossed, Prayers and Good Thoughts for T
    Oh T, you are allowed to cry. You needed to cry, and sometimes medical staff need to see our tears. It helps them remember their humanity, and not dismiss us as just objects of tests and procedures.

    Of course Joe and I will cross our fingers and wish for minimal side effects from thee Zoladex. But you were already in our prayers. And there you will stay, and we will celebrate that 60th and last shot with you.

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