Life After Breast Cancer Survivor Story
Today a close friend who doesn't have BC sent me this link she is a professional counsellor she knew I would want to share this https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/10/176194/life-after-breast-c...
Forum Discussion
Hi @Mjheke
The problems with AIs that people talk about here are very real and they need to be seriously considered. However people have a range of experiences. I have been on letrozole for almost 6 years and have no aches, pains, stiffness or flushes. I do have vaginal dryness, at least triggered by letrozole but alleviated by a pretty small dose of oestrogen cream. The latter also needs to be read (both occurrence and treatment) in the light of my age (now 73). I have always been an advocate of trying something if recommended in your particular case and seeing how you go. You can always stop. No-ones can force you to take any medication and whatever the problems, the balancing up of the possible benefits and the known side effects is personal and particular. I hope you do feel much better, very soon.
The problems with AIs that people talk about here are very real and they need to be seriously considered. However people have a range of experiences. I have been on letrozole for almost 6 years and have no aches, pains, stiffness or flushes. I do have vaginal dryness, at least triggered by letrozole but alleviated by a pretty small dose of oestrogen cream. The latter also needs to be read (both occurrence and treatment) in the light of my age (now 73). I have always been an advocate of trying something if recommended in your particular case and seeing how you go. You can always stop. No-ones can force you to take any medication and whatever the problems, the balancing up of the possible benefits and the known side effects is personal and particular. I hope you do feel much better, very soon.