Do I take Letrozole
Hi there. I am new to this group. I have had a Grade 2 cancer removed (lymph clear) and 3 weeks of radiotherapy. The tumour was 9mm Oe+ 100% Pr+ 90% and I now have been recommended to go on Letrozole....
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It is extremely worrying to experience temporary memory loss and my oncologist explained it was dementia type symptoms I was experiencing. I discontinued taking the hormone blocker at that point (4 years on it). Any side effects or changes should be reported as I was thinking I was at the start of dementia which of course turned out not to be.
It was very scary for me, and so I do tell others so they can be monitored and not necessarily think it is the start of dementia and get a false diagnosis for that!
I understand it can be a triggering topic, and for some it can be useful information.
Many have very little side effects from taking an AI or tamoxifen, and that is great.
@Alison_Z I didn't get weight gain, nor osteoporosis, but some worsening joint pain, and some temporary memory loss. I managed four years on an AI and that was the best I could manage. 2% can make a difference and I don't regret taking the hormone therapy. I was also post menopausal and now 7 years on from my diagnosis. Wishing you all the best.
It was very scary for me, and so I do tell others so they can be monitored and not necessarily think it is the start of dementia and get a false diagnosis for that!
I understand it can be a triggering topic, and for some it can be useful information.
Many have very little side effects from taking an AI or tamoxifen, and that is great.
@Alison_Z I didn't get weight gain, nor osteoporosis, but some worsening joint pain, and some temporary memory loss. I managed four years on an AI and that was the best I could manage. 2% can make a difference and I don't regret taking the hormone therapy. I was also post menopausal and now 7 years on from my diagnosis. Wishing you all the best.