I wad IDC stage 2 Grade 3 1 lymph node involved. I had AC chemo, paclitaxel, radiation. I am 52. I was not in menopause at the time of diagnosis in 2023, and my oncologist said my oestrogen levels were high. I have monthly zoladex injections, daily letrozole, six monthly zoledronic acid and abemaciclib for 2 years, I qualify for abemaciclib because of the high grade, and lymph node involved.
My oncologist told me that I will be getting the zoladex injections for 3-4 years and will then be reassessed. I'm seriously considering ovary removal, which my oncologist supports.
I was told I'd be taking Letrozole for 10 years.
I have minimal side effects from the medication, hot flushes from time to time, mold muscle stiffness and super dry eyes. Hot flushes and dry eyes started with chemo. I'm blaming letrozole for the muscle stiffness, and daily stretches helps a lot. The side effects have very little impact on my daily life.
