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Leoprolide (Lupron) shot monthly or removal of ovaries?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 28 5:47pm | Replies (37)
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Hello @jgallagher04921 ,
I am diagnosed with stage 4 BC pre-menopausal. My subtype is ER/PR+, HER2 negative/low.
I take monthly Zoladex shots to stop the ovaries (in addition to the meds). My oncologist suggested having them removed but I am hesitant at this time, so going with the monthly shots. The shot may be a bit painful depending on the skill of the nurse 🙂 otherwise ok.

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Rom828 | @jgallagher04921 | May 30, 2023

Do you have to have the shots for 5 years? I just see myself given up after 1 year.
Doctors are so different. My Dr didn't bring up removing my ovaries, I had to ask. She said she doesn't like to do anything permanent unless has to and said if I get bad side effects after removing them I would just have to suffer through them vs w the shot, I could just stop anytime.
Do you have side effects from the shot?

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