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Exemestane vs Femara? Benefits? Weight?
Hi!
I recently had my ovaries removed and a full hysterectomy. I am 35 and was diagnosed with stage 3 IDC late 2012.
i have been on tamoxifen up to this point and my oncologist has just prescribe...
@Boogsqeaks
I did ten years on Femara - no weight gain (at least not due to Femara, a bit up and down but nothing serious) but I did experience vaginal dryness (partly attributable to
age) and loss of bone density (possibly ditto). It’s hard to avoid any side effects of something you are on for a long time, so best to consider what’s most acceptable! Good luck!
I did ten years on Femara - no weight gain (at least not due to Femara, a bit up and down but nothing serious) but I did experience vaginal dryness (partly attributable to
age) and loss of bone density (possibly ditto). It’s hard to avoid any side effects of something you are on for a long time, so best to consider what’s most acceptable! Good luck!
But remember, the main aim is to keep
you clear of cancer!
you clear of cancer!