Hormone blockers
I have just completed radiotherapy and will start Letrozole in a few weeks. I am petrified having read the side effects experienced. I am in menopause and wonder if the impact will be less or if ther...
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@Ifonly24
I did 10 years of letrozole - yes I did have some side effects but I had no joint pain, or similar. Just like reactions to chemo, reactions to letrozole can vary widely. My side effects were also aggravated by being considerably older than you, but could be treated. Remember you can always stop if the side effects are too severe for you. Give it a fair shot, keep your oncologist informed and see how you go. Best wishes.
I did 10 years of letrozole - yes I did have some side effects but I had no joint pain, or similar. Just like reactions to chemo, reactions to letrozole can vary widely. My side effects were also aggravated by being considerably older than you, but could be treated. Remember you can always stop if the side effects are too severe for you. Give it a fair shot, keep your oncologist informed and see how you go. Best wishes.