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Kisqali and Letrozole have heart issues?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 23 9:54pm | Replies (10)
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@canderson5

Thanks for the info! I started the Letrozole in November (2023) and as far as I could tell was having no issues. Started the Kisqali the beginning of February 2024 (2 months later) This heart attack/issue happened on August 12th so about 6 months later. I am leaning toward the Kisqali too. I have an appointment soon with Oncology/Cardiac and hoping to get straightened out - the medications were working so well for the cancer. . .Hope you are doing well!

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Zebra | @californiazebra | Sep 13 3:13pm

Did you stop the meds? So scary for you. The lower dose of Kisqali is effective for me. There are two similar meds, Ibrance and Verzenio if you can’t continue Kisqali. They don’t seem to have the same cardiac effect, but verzenio causes severe diarrhea for a lot of people. No thanks. I was told Kisqali has the best clinical trial results for extending life span so I’ve stuck with it, but a heart attack would make me think twice if they don’t find another cause. I hope you get the answers and treatment you need. Blessings!

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