My dad is due for his 3-monthly Lupron shot on April 3rd. He is currently on Casodex + Lupron. He completed his chemo this January.
As if dealing with the idea of advanced Pca wasn’t enough, the COVID-19 is a reminder of the fragility of our lives once again.
How is everyone managing visiting the hospital without fear for mandatory things such as a ADT shots etc.?
Would taking a Lupron 6-month shot be a wiser decision to avoid frequent hospital visits.
I went to Kaiser this past Monday for my 3 month Lupron shot. The parking lot was sparsely populated ( for normally jam packed Kaiser ) ... all entrances closed off except where the emergency triage tents are set up ..... they check you out there, you don’t get in unless invited by a active appointment. People opened the doors for me , only two other people in a usually jam packed injection clinic. None of the pesky temp , bp , weight touching etc . Straight into the injection room. The only contact was with nurse giving the injection and I was on my way. Whole thing was very quick took less than 5 minutes. Never touched a thing in the process.
I was out in a flash , workers sanitizing everything... felt quick and clean. I wish every Kaiser visit was as nice as this one was. Got end of month blood tests and another pain med refill coming up pretty soon ... hope the lab experience goes so smoothly. I’ll be wearing a N95 mask ( I have my own supply ) long sleeves and disposable gloves and using generous amounts of sanitizer for that visit.
Talk to your Oncologist about the type of Lupron depot ...
Some knowledgeable people here say 3 month implants are more desirable because they don’t load you up so heavy with a drug that has so many side effects. I get the 3 month version myself.
Best wishes 💪💪👍👍
I too must go in May.Get him in and out . No kissing strangers in the parking lot. It’s no joke . We are all in the same boat . Good that he has you .✌️
I live in Canada and require a 4 month Eligard injection. Fortunately we were given the option to either come in to the office or have a home nurse come to your residence to give the injection.
Here in Connecticut. I took my Mom to Hartford Hospital this past Friday for a transfusion. It was very quiet with noticeable reduced traffic. I was only allowed into the entrance. I dropped Mom off with a Nurse and picked her up a few hours latter. From my perspective it's probably more safe now.
In six years I have never had my Lupron injection at a hospital. Always been done by my family doctor in her office. If that is a problem now, my wife is a retired nurse and she can do it.
Does your wife make house calls?
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Monday 03/23/2020 11:56 AM DST
He married to your ex ... 😂😂😂😂😂
That's the story of my life..... a fly in every ointment.......
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Monday 03/23/2020 4:56 PM DST
Spanish fly in YOUR ointment ....🤪🤪🤪
LOL... nope Chinese fly.........
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Monday 03/23/2020 7:38 PM DST
Gee Whiz Golly, Harriet... I'm really slowing down.... I should have said "Chinese Flew".....
Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.
j-o-h-n Monday 03/23/2020 8:46 PM DST
Good one.
I get my monthly 7.5 mg Lupron at the kitchen table as no insurance coverage. Cost from ADV Care pharmacy in Canada is $500. MOs OK with this. If it gets too risky to go in for the shot in another 3 months you might want to consider this. In office price for me would normally be $2,500. Stay safe out there.
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