Hello, I've just finished 5 weeks of radiation last week. (12 February). At the moment I don't have an appointment booked with oncologist to talk about when I will go onto Hormone Therapy Tablets. When the oncologist told me what chemotherapy I would be having. He mentioned I would most likely go onto letrazole. Is there normally a few weeks rest time or is this something I should have soon. Just wondering if I need to follow up with oncologist or not?

I started mine as soon as I finished chemo and before I started radiation but your oncologist should let you know. Please don't stress about going on them. Yes, you will have read here how many of us have side effects but that does not mean that you will.

Absolutely, I hear you, @Garnet7 .... it isn’t their ‘area’ so they really should keep their mouths shut!My surgeon said I would be on Tamoxifen.... but my Onc said Letrozole and I only lasted 6 weeks! Then 6 months on Exemestane... and now ‘happily’ (or as happy as you can be!) on Arimidex for 2.5years now. So don’t be afraid to try a different tablet if this one doesn’t suit you.I am also taking some magic oil (started it when I went onto the Arimidex) and I am sure it is taking the edge off my aches and pains. All the best xx

Follow up with Oncologist as it is part of ongoing treatment. Best wishes

Check with your oncologist - I started Letrozole very soon after finishing chemo and while still on herceptin. But that may vary depending on your specific diagnosis and your oncologist’s preferences. Best wishes.

@Garnet7 I am so glad you are going okay on Arimidex. I come from an arthritis background so had the aches and pains before my diagnosis no matter which tablet i was on! AIs just made them worse! Grr Let me know if you ever visit again! We can meet up for a natter! Xx. I love my back yard. I love kayak fishing too so do that as often as I can!! I also run the local uke group so that helps keep me busy as well and they are great support for me when going through tough times. It is SO important to keep busy, doing what you love!! Being idle mucks with the brain! When you are ready, Jump onto to the webcast on fear of recurrence ... it is really good. I’ve just watched it now. Take care xx

When do I go onto Hormone Therapy Tablets (Not that I want to)

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MicheleR
Member
5 years ago
Hey @locksley,

Im going on ais soon and as you know im still getting radiotherapy. My oncologist asked me to go to dentist to check jaw bones for an infusion to look after my bones and also a bone density scan to recommend the right ai i think. Would be worth asking the questions about what next. I have an oncology appt in next few weeks and still have 3ish weeks of radiotherapy.

I think we had similar treatment to date although different cancer situation.

Hope this helps.
Michele
FLClover
Member
5 years ago
I started Zoladex at the same time I started radiation, and started Letrozole right after I finished radiation. Make an app to see your onco and see what’s happening
Afraser
Member
5 years ago
Check with your oncologist - I started Letrozole very soon after finishing chemo and while still on herceptin. But that may vary depending on your specific diagnosis and your oncologist’s preferences. Best wishes.
iserbrown
Member
5 years ago
Follow up with Oncologist as it is part of ongoing treatment.
Best wishes

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