Is Zoladex Effective In Preventing Relapse Of Cancer?
I got a Skin Sparing Mastectomy done on my right breast on March 30th, 2011 as the tumour was malignant. Post that i completed my 8 cycles of Dose-Dense Chemotherapy followed by 28 fractions of radiation therapy. My ER & PR are 90% positive & hence now i am on hormone therapy taking 1x20mg tablet of "Tamoxifen" daily & will have to do so for the next 5 years. I have attached my post surgical report. My Onco yesterday also advised that i get Injection Zoladex for 2 years (@ 3.6 mg monthly or 10.8 mg quarterly). I am 36 years unmarried. I do understand that zoladex will suppress the function of the ovaries for 2 years. My ques:1)By how much does Zoladex reduce chances of recurrence when taken with tamoxifen in comparison to only Tamoxifen ? Basis my report is it advisable to get Zoladex shots ? and why is 2 years considered ideal & not less or more ?
Zoladex reduce chances of recurrence when taken with tamoxifen by 70%. I will advise you to get Zoladex shots and 2 years considered ideal as chances of relapse becomes negligible.
Regards DR DE
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Is Zoladex Effective In Preventing Relapse Of Cancer?
Hi Zoladex reduce chances of recurrence when taken with tamoxifen by 70%. I will advise you to get Zoladex shots and 2 years considered ideal as chances of relapse becomes negligible. Regards DR DE