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saffygirl
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3 years ago

Letrozole(Femara) +Zoledronic Acid (Zometa)

I am to start 5yrs of Letrozole(daily pill) and Zoledronic Acid (6 monthly intravenous) in a few  weeks. The side effect sheets make for crappy reading as usual and am keen to hear anyone's experience that are taking this combo. I know we all react differently to these drugs and also know there is quite a rate of drop-out altogether on the hormone therapy. Stage 1...grade 3  ER positive with no lymph node involvement. I have had lumpectomy, 2d surgery to get a bit more....chemo and just finished radiation. Now the new stress of how I will cope with these drugs and how well or unwell I will be for the next 5 years is freaking me out a bit. 5 yrs of possibly being unwell and feeling crap for a chance that cancer may or may not recur. Its another shit hard decision to make. Be grateful for anybody's experiences and input.
  • I’m just about to start my 10th year of Femara, but haven’t had Zoledronic Acid. I have some side effects but none of the usual ones (such as joint pain, aches, fatigue) so will soldier on to complete the 10 years recommended for me! There will be a BIG celebration when I stop!