Letrazole
This is the hormone blocker my oncologist has suggested he will be putting me on 4 weeks after I finish radiation. I need to have a blood test to confirm my ovaries are no longer active (i went throu...
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Hi MKitty68,
i have been on Femara for four and a half years. I have had no aches, pains, flushes etc at all. It can have an effect on bone density so a test will be done to check your current levels before you start. Mine was extremely good before I started, there has been an impact but I should get through 5 years OK. My bone density will probably then be average for my age, but so be it. I have had no accidents or bone related injuries. Femara can also cause vaginal dryness. This is pretty variable and there are lubricants available, but worth discussing. My oncologist encourages me to keep up dairy - low fat milk, yoghurt seems OK. I have also taken Vitamin D and calcium. Best wishes.
i have been on Femara for four and a half years. I have had no aches, pains, flushes etc at all. It can have an effect on bone density so a test will be done to check your current levels before you start. Mine was extremely good before I started, there has been an impact but I should get through 5 years OK. My bone density will probably then be average for my age, but so be it. I have had no accidents or bone related injuries. Femara can also cause vaginal dryness. This is pretty variable and there are lubricants available, but worth discussing. My oncologist encourages me to keep up dairy - low fat milk, yoghurt seems OK. I have also taken Vitamin D and calcium. Best wishes.