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Letrozole tablet concerns???
Hello, I am her2 menopausal. Had lumpectomy surgery, 17 chemos and radio. My oncologist wants to start me on Letrozole tablets next. I'm worried about getting osteoporosis?! I suffered a fair amount ...
Hi @KarenY ,
I too am 54 and about to switch from Tamoxifen to Letrozole - and monthly Zoladex injections to shut down my ovaries. My short experience with Tamoxifen taught me that some side effects, although difficult at the time, diminish as your body gets used to the drug. I have read that Letrozole has fewer side effects than Tamoxifen. I am prepared to endure temporary issues if there is light at the end of the tunnel, so I am approaching this new regimen relatively calmly. I had breast and pelvic ultrasounds today, and will be having a blood test and bone density scan before starting Letrozole. I imagine your oncologist will want to establish baseline information too. My 'new normal' isn't much fun. I just want it all to settle down. I want to get on with my life without constant reminders and appointments. The mental energy spent on f-ing BC is too much. :/
I too am 54 and about to switch from Tamoxifen to Letrozole - and monthly Zoladex injections to shut down my ovaries. My short experience with Tamoxifen taught me that some side effects, although difficult at the time, diminish as your body gets used to the drug. I have read that Letrozole has fewer side effects than Tamoxifen. I am prepared to endure temporary issues if there is light at the end of the tunnel, so I am approaching this new regimen relatively calmly. I had breast and pelvic ultrasounds today, and will be having a blood test and bone density scan before starting Letrozole. I imagine your oncologist will want to establish baseline information too. My 'new normal' isn't much fun. I just want it all to settle down. I want to get on with my life without constant reminders and appointments. The mental energy spent on f-ing BC is too much. :/