Femara
I have been on Femara for about 12 months. I was warned it may cause menopausal symptoms and aches and pain. The aches and pains are horrendous and I have developed depression. Do others have simi...
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Dear Marg,
It’s Lisa from the Policy Team. I am sorry to hear about the side effects you are experiencing. You may already have spoken to your doctor about the joint pain, aches and also depression that you are experiencing, but if not, it would be good to talk to your doctor as some women find that switching from one hormone therapy to another can help to reduce side effects.
It can sometimes be helpful to get a second opinion if you feel that your doctor has not listened to you properly or you want to get another perspective.
We have also developed the booklet Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer, which discusses the different types of hormone therapies, common side effects and practical strategies that some women have found to be helpful in managing side effects. You can download the booklet here.
Best wishes,
Lisa