I am at day 9 (tomorrow) of Radiotherapy (25 sessions) and started Letrozole 7 days ago. I have gone to bed (take my tablet then) and woken twice now with stomach aches and then diarrhoea. Last night it was 2am before I went back to sleep. I thought it might be the effects of the RT but now realise it's probably the medication. I have read all the info on this site and see there are lots of side effects of inhibitors.
My husband is FIFO too, I am feeling a bit flat this week after managing with a positive attitude since my mastectomy last Aug.
I suppose COVID is not helping either? My oncologist wanted me to go on a trial but I just thinks it's all too hard now (can't drive to Perth at the moment either)
Hi Tinkat,
I would definitely try taking it a little earlier in the evening, but I suppose above all else make sure you let your Oncologist know and any other changes. Hormone blockers can be very tough.
I was on Letrazole and Exemestane for the last 5 years but I've just gone onto Tamoxifen as Caz has been told about osteoporosis I am the same and my bones are no longer stable so Tamoxifen is a little nicer to them.
I've noticed increased upset stomach and diarrhoea since being isolated and I think it's my anxiety talking.
Either way it's not fun and I hope things continue to settle for you :)
