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14/06/2026

My breast cancer report this reminds me of the importance so please CHECK UR B***S ###

13/05/2026

Zoladex (chemical name: goserelin) is used to reduce the risk of early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer coming back in pre-menopausal women after surgery and other treatments. It is usually prescribed for five to ten years, and is prescribed with an oral anti-estrogen medication as well. This was the treatment I was on .

02/05/2026

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17/04/2026

Blocking estrogen is the 5-10 year journey I am on .70-80% of breast cancer patients will attempt this path.

I recently learned that reminding myself what blocked estrogen actually DOES to me physiologically, helps ground me when I am slipping off the rails 😵‍💫.

So, here I am to share this with you in case you are going through this, and ESPECIALLY if you love someone who is trying to do this.

Blocking estrogen ➡️ reduces neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, and GABA, and increases inflammatory cytokines and alters hypothalamic GnRH neurons.

So if that is just a bunch of Greek to you, here is what that means for that person.

⬇️ serotonin -> lower mood and potential depression

⬇️dopamine -> impact on motivation, pleasure, and cognitive function

⬇️ glutamate -> impact on memory and neuroplasticity

⬇️GABA -> this is what calms us, so maybe your person takes more time to wind back down in any sort of stress

⬇️ endorphins -> less “feel good” chemicals effecting mood as well as pain regulation

•GnRH changes lends to those hot flashes

⬆️ cytokines without estrogen as a protectant -> inflammation and FATIGUE

That is A LOT! So, give that friend or loved one, or yourself a pat on the back, or perhaps a nice long hug!

And then, take your knowing of this and find how you will work around it. Because you will, and I will.
As you do, your compassion for those around you can grow.
This is not an excuse, just a knowing.
Know better -> do better.

As I figure out my work-arounds I will share. If you have some, please speak up too!