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Post-tamoxifen and Lupron - Removing ovaries with hysterectomy or not? ER+/PR+/HER2-
I was diagnosed in 2020/age 40 with ER+, PR+, HER2- breast cancer. Unilateral mastectomy; no chemo/radiation; I finished my 5 years of Tamoxifen in September... and felt fine on it. When I stopped, I felt like I was on a crazy hormone rush with breast pain in my remaining side, which was scary. Then, I started having…
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ILC LFET SIDE 46 MM , RIGHT SIDE 5MM IDC
I have diagnosed with ER/PR + HER2 negative on April 21st 2025. Bilateral mastectomy done with reconstruction ,tissue expanders in place . I will start radiation soon my left side . DXoncotype 16 Worried for the side effects of radiation .On Letrozole and lupron since May 2025
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After first shot 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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Advice on Funding for Lupron
New girl here. Just got the bill for my first Lupron shot. Was shocked that I was a whopping $1200 after insurance. My mastectomy was $1100! Any advice on any programs that can assist with this? A one time 1k bill is one thing but to rack that up every month is not feasible. My husband said we will figure it out but I…
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Women on Ovarian Suppression + Hormonal Therapy Unite!
Hi all! I'm starting this thread for those of us premenopausal women who are receiving ovarian suppression treatment (Lupron, Zoladex, oopherectomy, etc.) plus hormonal therapy (tamoxifen, exemestane, or another AI). For me, there's a lot of fear and worry over how this will impact my overall well-being... how it will age…
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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…