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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
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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- @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 - Thanks @arpie
- 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 - Hi @Halla, while we wait for other members to share their experience about transition of medications, I thought I would provide BCNA's resources related to Hormone Blocking Therapy (You may have already accessed):
Hormone-blocking therapy for early breast cancer
Ask the Expert: Managing side effects of hormone blocking treatment with Dr Michelle White
Hormone therapy and breast cancer
