Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Deb I have a question for you. How long were you on tamoxifen and why did you stop taking it? Have you been getting regular periods? I have been on Tamoxifen for a year and have had one period last Oct. It is really unclear if I am in chemo-induced menopause of real menopause or what! Thanks for the info. Judy > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new medication, > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > putting me into true menopause. > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection for > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'm not Deb; however, I've taken Tamoxifen since March 2000. I am 53. Until this year I continued to have regular periods - 28 to 30 days apart. My family doctor ran blood work to see if I was ovulating - wanting to put me on post menopausal treatments - and found that I was still in there. I am still not in menopause but am having irregular periods so I'm on my way. When I went in for my last oncology appointment, the oncologist said that Tamoxifen was a sort of enhancer and that I could become pregnant on it. Hope this helps. Dianna Kay > > > Date: 2004/05/19 Wed PM 11:03:01 EDT > To: breastcancer2 > Subject: Re: Lupron > > Deb I have a question for you. How long were you on tamoxifen and why did you stop taking it? Have you been getting regular periods? I have been on Tamoxifen for a year and have had one period last Oct. It is really unclear if I am in chemo-induced menopause of real menopause or what! Thanks for the info. Judy > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new medication, > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > putting me into true menopause. > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection for > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'm not Deb; however, I've taken Tamoxifen since March 2000. I am 53. Until this year I continued to have regular periods - 28 to 30 days apart. My family doctor ran blood work to see if I was ovulating - wanting to put me on post menopausal treatments - and found that I was still in there. I am still not in menopause but am having irregular periods so I'm on my way. When I went in for my last oncology appointment, the oncologist said that Tamoxifen was a sort of enhancer and that I could become pregnant on it. Hope this helps. Dianna Kay > > > Date: 2004/05/19 Wed PM 11:03:01 EDT > To: breastcancer2 > Subject: Re: Lupron > > Deb I have a question for you. How long were you on tamoxifen and why did you stop taking it? Have you been getting regular periods? I have been on Tamoxifen for a year and have had one period last Oct. It is really unclear if I am in chemo-induced menopause of real menopause or what! Thanks for the info. Judy > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new medication, > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > putting me into true menopause. > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection for > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'm not Deb; however, I've taken Tamoxifen since March 2000. I am 53. Until this year I continued to have regular periods - 28 to 30 days apart. My family doctor ran blood work to see if I was ovulating - wanting to put me on post menopausal treatments - and found that I was still in there. I am still not in menopause but am having irregular periods so I'm on my way. When I went in for my last oncology appointment, the oncologist said that Tamoxifen was a sort of enhancer and that I could become pregnant on it. Hope this helps. Dianna Kay > > > Date: 2004/05/19 Wed PM 11:03:01 EDT > To: breastcancer2 > Subject: Re: Lupron > > Deb I have a question for you. How long were you on tamoxifen and why did you stop taking it? Have you been getting regular periods? I have been on Tamoxifen for a year and have had one period last Oct. It is really unclear if I am in chemo-induced menopause of real menopause or what! Thanks for the info. Judy > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new medication, > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > putting me into true menopause. > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection for > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Judy, I was on tamoxifen for three years, since my first bout with bc...I had not had a period for the last 18 months of taking it..In March, I was diagnosed with a new bout in the other breast. Tamoxifen was stopped and it was planned to give me arimidex after radiation was completed..We all assumed I was in true penopause. two months after stopping tamoxifen, my period returned...May 1st to be exact...and guess what I woke up with again today???? you got it...so it seems safe to say that tamoxifen put me into false menopause..after stopping it, the ovaries kicked back in again!! I will be receiving Lupron to force menopause so to speak...love,deb > > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new > medication, > > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > > putting me into true menopause. > > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection > for > > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. > deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Judy, I was on tamoxifen for three years, since my first bout with bc...I had not had a period for the last 18 months of taking it..In March, I was diagnosed with a new bout in the other breast. Tamoxifen was stopped and it was planned to give me arimidex after radiation was completed..We all assumed I was in true penopause. two months after stopping tamoxifen, my period returned...May 1st to be exact...and guess what I woke up with again today???? you got it...so it seems safe to say that tamoxifen put me into false menopause..after stopping it, the ovaries kicked back in again!! I will be receiving Lupron to force menopause so to speak...love,deb > > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new > medication, > > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > > putting me into true menopause. > > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection > for > > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. > deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Judy, I was on tamoxifen for three years, since my first bout with bc...I had not had a period for the last 18 months of taking it..In March, I was diagnosed with a new bout in the other breast. Tamoxifen was stopped and it was planned to give me arimidex after radiation was completed..We all assumed I was in true penopause. two months after stopping tamoxifen, my period returned...May 1st to be exact...and guess what I woke up with again today???? you got it...so it seems safe to say that tamoxifen put me into false menopause..after stopping it, the ovaries kicked back in again!! I will be receiving Lupron to force menopause so to speak...love,deb > > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new > medication, > > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > > putting me into true menopause. > > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection > for > > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. > deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Janet, thanks for the info..a question for you...how are the side effects of lupron? docs says the same as with tamoxifen put I took that med very well...no weight gain, just tthe horrible sweats!! thanks, deb > > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new > medication, > > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > > putting me into true menopause. > > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection > for > > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. > deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Janet, thanks for the info..a question for you...how are the side effects of lupron? docs says the same as with tamoxifen put I took that med very well...no weight gain, just tthe horrible sweats!! thanks, deb > > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new > medication, > > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > > putting me into true menopause. > > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection > for > > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. > deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Janet, thanks for the info..a question for you...how are the side effects of lupron? docs says the same as with tamoxifen put I took that med very well...no weight gain, just tthe horrible sweats!! thanks, deb > > Hi everybody...hope all is well. > > I met with my oncologist yesterday..since my period has returned > > after stopping tamoxifen..in order for me to take the new > medication, > > arimidex, I must now have a monthly injection of Lupron...this is a > > non surgical way to cease the production of estrogen and ensure > > putting me into true menopause. > > This medication is used for male prostrate cancer and female > > endometreosis, to name a couple. I will need a monthly injection > for > > 5 years in addition to the arimidex. My mom didn't go through true > > menopause till her early 50's...I'm hitting 50 this year...enough > > with the eggs!!! much love to all and I'll keep you all updated. > deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 > Doctor has just requested that I take a Lupron shot. Said it will take > 3 months to work. What has the group experienced when it comes to side > effects with this drug? How long do the side effects last after you > have taken the shot? What kind of " doctor " is this? A urologist, which is a surgeon, or a real cancer specialist, an oncologist? This is not trivial; it could be vital. Lupron (and the similar Zoladex and Trelstar) begins to act almost immediately, not after three months. The " shot " that has been prescribed is probably the 7.5 mg dosage, which is claimed to be effective for three months. Side effects (SEs) can be variable. See this: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lupron-d75_ids.htm And also see this article on SEs: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lupron-d75_ids.htm SEs are individual. What A experiences, B might not. And bear in mind that the SE of doing nothing could be death. Regards, Steve J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 My urologist ordered a 3-mo. dose of Lupron pre-op for the stated purpose of shrinking my prostate prior to prostatectomy surgery. I found the side effects of the Lupron lasted about 6 weeks beyond the 3-mo. period. I have had others tell me their side effects generally lasted about 1.5 times the length of the prescribed dosage. Tom D. Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 My urologist ordered a 3-mo. dose of Lupron pre-op for the stated purpose of shrinking my prostate prior to prostatectomy surgery. I found the side effects of the Lupron lasted about 6 weeks beyond the 3-mo. period. I have had others tell me their side effects generally lasted about 1.5 times the length of the prescribed dosage. Tom D. Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Steve J Thanks for the references. It is a radiation oncologist. The order came as a surprise as my numbers are pretty good. PSA @ 4.7 Gleason 3+3 - Biopsy of 4 out of 18 positive with less than 8% involvement and a clean CT scan. I'm following up today but was hoping to have more ammo for the conversation than what I have now which is zero. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Steve J Thanks for the references. It is a radiation oncologist. The order came as a surprise as my numbers are pretty good. PSA @ 4.7 Gleason 3+3 - Biopsy of 4 out of 18 positive with less than 8% involvement and a clean CT scan. I'm following up today but was hoping to have more ammo for the conversation than what I have now which is zero. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Tom D Thanks for the feedback. Was there a metric that defined what an enlarged prostate is? If you choose - what exactly were the side effects; how did they progress over the 4 months and how impactful were they on your quality of life? Thanks for reaching out - this is no fun. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Tom D Thanks for the feedback. Was there a metric that defined what an enlarged prostate is? If you choose - what exactly were the side effects; how did they progress over the 4 months and how impactful were they on your quality of life? Thanks for reaching out - this is no fun. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 b Thanks for reaching out. What size dose did you get - they want me on a 22.5. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 b Thanks for reaching out. What size dose did you get - they want me on a 22.5. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Steve Exactly what I needed. Nasty stuff if its not necessary. Thanks for the reference. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Steve Exactly what I needed. Nasty stuff if its not necessary. Thanks for the reference. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 My Lupron shot immediately reduced my PSA count to zero. Only had some hot flash's for side effects. b Lupron Doctor has just requested that I take a Lupron shot. Said it will take 3 months to work. What has the group experienced when it comes to side effects with this drug? How long do the side effects last after you have taken the shot?Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Tom Thanks. That was very helpful. Why did he want you on the Zolodex? I think my guy wants to shrink the prostate for some reason. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Tom Thanks. That was very helpful. Why did he want you on the Zolodex? I think my guy wants to shrink the prostate for some reason. Tom **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 There is an error in my post of yesterday. > And also see this article on SEs: Should have referenced this: http://prostate-cancer.org/education/andind/Guess_TestosteroneSideEffects.html as well as this: http://prostate-cancer.org/education/sidefx/Strum_ADS.html Regards, Steve J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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