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KarenY
6 years agoMember
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 ...
Sister
6 years agoMember
I would echo the others. I have had pretty severe side effects with joint and muscle pain, as well as vaginal dryness but I am doing my best to stay on it. However, you may have very little in the way of side effects. My suggestion is to go into it with that assumption. But if your oncologist doesn't send you for a bone density test, request one as a baseline. I am due for a scan soon so will be able to make the comparison from 2 years ago.