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Feeling anxious about Letrazole and Radiation
I have been blessed with a very good GP, after a clear mammogram my GP referred me for an ultrasound due to a strong family history of cancer. At that ultrasound I was found to have a small tumour. I ...
Dear @Islandgirl64
Your concern is perfectly understandable, but best to get more information before getting too worried. At very least, you should have some detailed information about why Letrozole, if there are any other options available and what difference might another treatment make. Next, starting a particular medication does not mean you have to stay on it forever if the side effects are too difficult. Reactions to Letrozole vary - certainly joint pain is not uncommon, and you are right to be concerned about the impact of that on pre-existing conditions. But not everyone gets joint pain - I have been on Letrozole for seven years and have had no joint pain at all. As I was well past menopause before being diagnosed, I can’t comment on night sweats as I haven’t had those either. Knowing more about your options may assist. Best wishes.
Your concern is perfectly understandable, but best to get more information before getting too worried. At very least, you should have some detailed information about why Letrozole, if there are any other options available and what difference might another treatment make. Next, starting a particular medication does not mean you have to stay on it forever if the side effects are too difficult. Reactions to Letrozole vary - certainly joint pain is not uncommon, and you are right to be concerned about the impact of that on pre-existing conditions. But not everyone gets joint pain - I have been on Letrozole for seven years and have had no joint pain at all. As I was well past menopause before being diagnosed, I can’t comment on night sweats as I haven’t had those either. Knowing more about your options may assist. Best wishes.