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Halla
Member
2 years ago

Changing from letrozole to tamoxifen

Hi team!

I’ve been on letrozole for 2.5 years, and am noticing the aches and pains and vg atrophy more now, so my oncologist has prescribed tamoxifen. She says it’s safe to change but I’m still a bit nervous about it - will it be as effective in keeping the cancer away, and will I get more side effects …. Has anyone else made this transition and was it better for you? Cheers xx
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  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    2 years ago
    @Halla
    That question is loaded in that we are all different in the way our bodies react to treatment and AIs.
    How many years has the Oncologist suggested for AIs?
    I started on Tamoxifen and Zoladex then moved to Letrozole,  Aromasin and back to Tamoxifen.   For me, Tamoxifen is easy now - the body has adjusted.  I look forward to reaching the 10 year mark.  It's a routine that I have settled into but thankfully it has an end date!
    Time of day that you take it can help with regulating and acceptance. 
    Take care
  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @Halla - I swapped from Letrozole to Exemestane & then to Anastrozole - so Tamoxifen is the only AI that I HAVEN'T tried .... so I can't comment on it, in particular.  

    Hopefully your side effects will lessen ..... 

    Hopefully others who've had your transition will jump on soon & comment xx