Lupron? Tales of Triumph (or Woe)

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mshalto
mshalto Member Posts: 70
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

  Hi--

Now that the drama of my first post-treatment MRI is behind me (benign), I'm moving forward in exploring the options my oncologist suggested. The first is Lupron shots, the hope being to both halt estrogen production AND put a stop to pesky ovarian cysts that I've dealt with for a while.

My last TVU revealed a 5.9 cm complex cyst, fortunately benign, plus I tend to produce small functional cysts on a regular basis. Also deal with pelvic pain, on and off.

I'd love to hear about other people's experiences with Lupron, both positive and negative. A few months back, my onc. suggested an ooph. but after much consideration, I opted not to do it.

Also, in the hopefully not-too-distant future, I'm considering Zometa, which luckily I am eligible for because of osteopenia. Funny, never thought I'd be grateful for weakening bones!

Any and all feedback about Lupron is greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,

Miriam

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  • mshalto
    mshalto Member Posts: 70
    edited August 2009

    Someone? Anyone??

    Have I posted this in the wrong section? If so, could somebody please tell me how to move it to a section where people might respond?

    Thanks,

    Miriam

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  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 1,470
    edited August 2009

    try the hormone section I think you will have more luck there

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  • Kathy16
    Kathy16 Member Posts: 135
    edited August 2009

    I took it unrelated to breast cancer. I have endometriosis and took it in my 30's to shut down the estrogen and ovaries to stop my periods (which contribute to endometriosis).  The main (and only) side effect I recall is that I had bad hot flashes as though I were in menopause because it shut down my ovaries (temporarily).  At that time it was administered via an injection which I gave myself daily (small needle like an insulin needle).  Today maybe they have a pill or other form?  Sorry I can't be of more help, but as I said I took it almost 20 years ago and it was not for breast cancer. 

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  • juniper
    juniper Member Posts: 110
    edited August 2009

    I was on a thirty day lupron shot.  It was not too bad.  The shot left a hard pebble like feeling in my stomach.  I had hot flashes that I controlled using lexapro.  Compared to chemo, rads, etc. - it was a piece of cake.

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