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Merrilyn
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11 years ago

Letrozole/Femara

I have just been put on Letrozole as am unable to tolerate Tamoxifen.  One thing I have noticed is that I am extremely short of breath all the time and even worse when I actually do any activity.  I feel as if I am not getting enough oxygen.  Oncologist said this is uncommon, but then again they tried to tell me that my horrendous side effects with tamoxifen where uncommon also!   Having held down a full time job whilst going through 16 cycles of chemo and all my radiation treatments I am certainly not someone who doesnt give up easily with a little pain. 

Am just wondering if anyone else here has experienced this shortness of breath and if it eventually went away.

Oncologist is sending me for a full lung function test and an echo as well but just thought i would see if there is anyone out there with this problem

 

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  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    11 years ago
    Now this is a long shot but I seem to remember a post from a lady who was investigated for terrible side effects and in the end she changed medication brands and was miraculously better.I can't remember which drug it was but I know that a similar thing happened to me with Toxifen.I usually get Genox brand but one time I bought another brand and I broke out in a face rash and had a bad headache.It was one of the carrier chemicals.I think it's good to get your lungs checked out and I hope you get the all clear.Tonya xx