Feeling anxious about Letrazole and Radiation

Hi @Islandgirl64, @Afraser nailed it when she said you don’t have to stay on it forever if the side effects are too difficult.  Everyone is different and react in different ways to the medication.  That is why you will have regular checkups with your medical oncologist.  Each time you go be open and honest about how the medication is making you feel.  Write things down so you don’t forget.  I started on Tamoxifen, then changed to Arimidex, then Aromasin and have now finally landed on Letrozole.  Each gave me varying side effects and it’s important to find one that you can live with for 5 or 10 years depending on your situation.  You have to find a way to get through every day, it’s your life so be persistent about finding something that you can work with.  There will always be some side effects you’ll have to compromise with, because the alternative is to not take the drugs at all and I didn’t want to do that.  I know that for my diagnosis the drugs will help.  Don’t worry too much for now, focus on your next step which is radiation.  Being a nurse yourself you will meet the beautiful compassionate people (just like you) who do your treatments for you.  Take time out for yourself and allow others to take care of you.  You are not alone, we are all here for you too.  Take care and all the best for what’s ahead xxx