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Sam09
9 years agoMember
Is ovary removal a viable option instead of hormone therapy?
i have been told I need to stop oestrogen production and offered a drug to do this called letrozole in which the side effects turn me right off accepting. Has anyone had their ovarys removed instead ...
brightspace
9 years agoMember
Letrozole is a highly effective first line treament for post menoposal women with hormone positive bc
Everyone on this drug does not experience major side effects
Senationalising SE can be disadvantageous to those who really need to be started on an A I therapy
I have mbc have been taking drug for one year ..no bone thining some ankle aches that disappear it works for me
I am very lucky to be on this drug
Please do not misrepresent the drug therapies we are offered
Medical oncologist are trained professionals who guide our treatemt to assess whether the drug will work for us
Everyone on this drug does not experience major side effects
Senationalising SE can be disadvantageous to those who really need to be started on an A I therapy
I have mbc have been taking drug for one year ..no bone thining some ankle aches that disappear it works for me
I am very lucky to be on this drug
Please do not misrepresent the drug therapies we are offered
Medical oncologist are trained professionals who guide our treatemt to assess whether the drug will work for us