Honestly, this is insane. Zoladex 3.6mg is being discontinued in Australia from November 2026, and a lot of breast cancer and endometriosis patients are understandably scared, angry and exhausted. For anyone unfamiliar, Zoladex is a hormone-suppressing injection. It’s used by some hormone-positive breast cancer patients as part of ovarian suppression and ongoing hormone treatment. Its also used by endometriosis patients to help manage a painful chronic condition. And just to be very clear: none of us are getting jabbed every month with a giant microchip-looking needle because we’re bored and looking for a quirky little hobby. We do it because we need it. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 30, with no family history. I went through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, and I’m now on ongoing hormone therapy. Zoladex is part of that plan for me. I’ve only just gotten used to the absolute circus of medications, appointments, side effects and the “new normal” after cancer — and now patients are finding out through the news that an important medication may be taken away for commercial reasons. Patients should not be reduced to a commercial decision. We need continued access, or at the very least a guaranteed, affordable and clearly communicated transition plan so nobody is left panicking, unsupported or scrambling. I’ve started a petition here: https://c.org/LkNbbvGrCR I’m not asking for donations — just signatures and shares. I didn’t even realise the petition site asks for donations, but please ignore that bit. Your signature is more than enough. If this affects you, someone you love, or you simply think patients shouldn’t lose access to essential medication because of a commercial decision, please sign/share. Patients are not profit margins. Treatment should not come with a corporate plot twist.   submitted by   /u/Upbeat_Iron_6333 [link]   [comments]