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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 Fiona1
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re having such a tough time of it. Meaning of life challenges are hard to sort out by ourselves. If you’re not already doing it some regular one on one psychological counseling can make a big difference.
My oncologist says that some women experience hair thinning on the Letrozole/Ribo combination, many others don’t.
As for me, I have a couple of thin patches hence I’ve chosen to have my hair cut very short. I had a tough time adjusting to it over a four week period and now I’m completely fine with it. I wear a cap or scarf occasionally, and a wig rarely.
I wish you well and much happiness.
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re having such a tough time of it. Meaning of life challenges are hard to sort out by ourselves. If you’re not already doing it some regular one on one psychological counseling can make a big difference.
My oncologist says that some women experience hair thinning on the Letrozole/Ribo combination, many others don’t.
As for me, I have a couple of thin patches hence I’ve chosen to have my hair cut very short. I had a tough time adjusting to it over a four week period and now I’m completely fine with it. I wear a cap or scarf occasionally, and a wig rarely.
I wish you well and much happiness.