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After first shoot of Lupron
Hi I am new to this forum. My oncologist recommended a course for Lupron shoot every 3 months for 5 years as I am premenopausal. Then add Tamoxifen for 5 years after my radiation, which is schedule to start next week. The Lupron shoot was done in the middle of my cycle so I had my period at the regular time. But instead of…
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Breast Cancer Index
I am near the 5-year mark of my endocrine therapy. I am meeting with my MO next month. She ordered the Breast Cancer Index test; the result is that I am not likely to benefit from extended endocrine therapy. Does it mean I do not have to continue with my monthly Lupron injection and letrozole beyond 5 years? How do…
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Please give me any advice - Paying for Lupron no insurance
Hello. I am writing this from abroad. I am 44 and stage 1 Luminal B (HER2-negative) breast cancer and was diagnosed so 2 years ago. I went through a surgery, chemo for 12 weeks, and radiation therapy for 30 times. Now I am undergoing treatment with Lupron depot - 3 month 11.25mg) and Tamoxifen (10mg). I am an American but…