Forum Discussion
Faslodex / Xeloda / Ribociclib with Letrozole
Hi All Tomorrow my oncologist wants to talk about a new drug as others not working, she has pretty much given me 2 options Faslodex (non PBS) Or Xeloda (which I believe is a chemo drug) There i...
Hello Shus
Sorry to hear that your current treatment is not working.
I wonder whether the impact of hormone (endocrine) therapy is somewhat dependent on where the patient is in her hormonal life, pre or post-menopause.
Im in the later groip. Ive been on both Letrozole and Ribociclib for the past 12 months and have had very side effects. And, in the past month I have started to experience pattern alopecia which I understand can be a side effect for a minority of users.
In the end, it feels like a small price to pay.
Good luck!
JmK
Sorry to hear that your current treatment is not working.
I wonder whether the impact of hormone (endocrine) therapy is somewhat dependent on where the patient is in her hormonal life, pre or post-menopause.
Im in the later groip. Ive been on both Letrozole and Ribociclib for the past 12 months and have had very side effects. And, in the past month I have started to experience pattern alopecia which I understand can be a side effect for a minority of users.
In the end, it feels like a small price to pay.
Good luck!
JmK